Republican contender Maureen O'Connor has filled a variety of positions in justice and government, including magistrate, judge, and Summit County preosecutor. She now wears two hats, as Ohio's Lieutenant Governor, and as head of the Ohio Department of Public Safety - a department 4,000 strong. She has not been on the bench since 1994, but tells ideastream's April Baer her adminsitrative experience gives her a unique perspective on the demands of the bench. [Listen]
Judge Tim Black is a Democrat running a second time for a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court. Two years ago, he lost a close race to incumbent Deborah Cook. This time, he's running against Maureen O'Connor, from whom we heard yesterday. He's been a judge of the Hamilton county municipal court since 1993. He spoke with ideastream's April Baer about his campaign Friday, September 13th. [Listen]