League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
	Ohio State Government March 6, 2012 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Justice; Ohio State Supreme Court; Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/14; Democratic Party

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Ohio and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Campaign finance, Recusal Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. There is a public perception that campaign spending influences judicial decisions. What steps should be taken to give Ohioans confidence that justice is impartial and not influenced by campaign spending? Answer from Yvette McGee Brown: The perception is not the reality. In Ohio, our constitution requires the election of judges. Informed voters are the ultimate accountability. Judges are also required to abide by a strict judicial canon of ethics that states all judges are to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. 2. Ohio has recusal standards requiring judges not to participate in cases where they have an interest. What are specific examples of situations where you think a judge should recuse himself or herself? Answer from Yvette McGee Brown: A judge is required to avoid the appearance of impropriety. Any case where a judge has a personal interest or stake in the outcome of the proceedings; has a relationship with one of the parties; or where the judge for whatever reason believes they cannot be impartial, are just a few examples. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.