What’s sought in a judicial applicant:

What’s sought in a judicial applicant:

The applicant’s background and ability to serve fairly and effectively.

The applicant’s contribution to bringing diverse perspectives to Ohio’s judiciary.

The likelihood that the applicant could and would effectively campaign to retain the seat if appointed to the bench.

The at-large panel members are:

Janet E. Jackson, panel chairwoman, president of United Way of Central Ohio.

Meg Flack, board member of the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus.

Doloris Learmonth, managing partner at a Cincinnati law firm.

Joy Malek Oldfield, partner in an Akron law firm.

Charles Saxbe, former state representative and senior partner in a Columbus law firm.

Source: Gov. Ted Strickland’s office