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Colleen O'Donnell

Republican candidate for State Supreme Court in Ohio

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Colleen O'Donnell

Republican candidate for State Supreme Court in Ohio

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Ohio Supreme Court: Brunner seat winner?

$136.52

NOV 7, 2026

General Election

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Live Odds — Ohio Supreme Court: Brunner seat winner?

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65%chance to win

$136.52

NOV 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleJudge

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderFemale

LocationOhio

BackgroundJudge

Notable personal detailsColleen O’Donnell is an Ohio jurist and Republican candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court. She previously served as a judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, after being appointed to a judicial vacancy by Gov. John Kasich. Her professional background includes service at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, work as an Assistant Ohio Attorney General, a federal judicial clerkship, and private practice representing business clients.

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odonnellforohio.com ohiosos.gov courtnewsohio.gov supremecourt.ohio.gov judgethecandidates.org fccourts.org boe.ohio.gov opif.ohioattorneygeneral.gov superiorcourt.maricopa.gov lakecountyohio.gov votehamiltoncountyohio.gov parmamunicourt.org cp.cuyahogacounty.gov columbus.org en.wikipedia.org my.lwv.org ohiolife.org myemail.constantcontact.com ivoterguide.com voteloraincountyohio.gov ballotready.org transparencyusa.org lookup.boe.ohio.gov news.bloomberglaw.com waynecountyoh.gov odonnellcpas.com supremecourt.gov linkedin.com ca10.uscourts.gov odonnellandcompany.net ofbf.org irontontribune.com tiffinohio.net statenews.org ohiocapitaljournal.com cleveland.com dispatch.com wyso.org x.com facebook.com fec.gov govinfo.gov docquery.fec.gov ncsl.org

Political Positions

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Immigration & Border

Colleen O'Donnell's campaign describes her as having handled illegal entry and asylum cases as an immigration judge during the border crisis, saying she never granted asylum and consistently ordered the removal of people described as illegal aliens. Her publicly stated framing emphasizes enforcement of immigration law, border crisis handling, and removal rather than expanded asylum or legal pathways.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Colleen O'Donnell has been publicly endorsed by Ohio Right to Life PAC as part of an incredibly pro-life slate for the Ohio Supreme Court. An Ohio Value Voters endorsement also says she will protect the sanctity of life. Her campaign website describes her as a constitutional conservative, but it does not spell out a detailed abortion policy position.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate presents herself as a constitutional conservative who says she would protect public safety and uphold the rule of law. Her public profile also shows affiliations with Buckeye Firearms Association and Fraternal Order of Police, which points toward a law-and-order, pro-gun-rights posture rather than support for new gun restrictions.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

There is little direct news about Colleen O'Donnell in the provided items. The summaries mostly cover broader Ohio and national political developments, including the 2026 Ohio governor race and Republican campaign strategy. No specific recent action, statement, or campaign update involving O'Donnell is included here.

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Ccleveland.com2 months ago