Bar Poll Results - November 3, 2026 General Election

The Geauga County Bar Association has conducted a poll of its membership regarding contested and uncontested candidates for the upcoming November 3, 2026 General Election. A total of 48 ballots were received, which represents 35% of the Geauga County Bar Association.

Candidates were asked to complete a Candidate Questionnaire. The Geauga County Bar Association believes the information requested would help members give the public thoughtful and accurate ratings of candidates. 

Scores are based on a weighted vote tally:

80-100% - Highly Recommended
60-79% - Recommended
40-59% - Minimally Qualified
0-39% - Not Recommended

Justice of the Supreme Court
(Full Term Commencing January 1, 2027)
Daniel R. Hawkins – 27.92% - Not Recommended
Marilyn Zayas – 30.00% - Not Recommended

Justice of the Supreme Court
(Full Term Commencing January 2, 2027)
Jennifer Brunner – 46.67% - Minimally Qualified
Colleen O’Donnell – 32.71% - Not Recommended

Judge of the Court of Appeals, 11th District
(Full Term Commencing February 9, 2027)
Robert J. Patton – 74.58% - Recommended

Judge of the Court of Appeals, 11th District
(Full Term Commencing February 10, 2027)
Marisa L. Cornachio – 39.17% - Not Recommended

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
(Full Term Commencing February 9, 2025)
Abbey King Mueller – 70.00% - Recommended


​Candidate Questionnaires

Jennifer Brunner:
brunner_jennifer_-_candidate_questionnaire.pdf
​brunner_jennifer_-_cv.pdf 

Abbey King Mueller:
king_abbey_-_candidate_questionnaire.pdf

Robert J. Patton:
​patton_robert_-_candidate_questionnaire.pdf
patton_robert_-_cv.pdf
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Marilyn Zayas:
​zayas_marilyn_-_candidate_questionnaire.pdf