Judge Chris Brown is running for reelection to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (Term Commencing July 2), in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. The race is nonpartisan.
Brown has served on the bench since 2015, hearing felony criminal cases and civil disputes, according to the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council. He was first elected in 2014.
Candidate information
- Residence: Lifelong central Ohio resident; grew up on the south side of Columbus
- Education: High school diploma, South High School (1998); bachelor's degree in political science, Ohio State University (2002); J.D., Capital University (2005)
Experience and public service
Brown worked as an assistant prosecutor at the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney's Office from 2005 to 2012, according to BallotReady profile data. He then served as managing attorney at J. Scott Weisman Law Offices from 2012 to 2015 before taking the bench.
On the issues
Judicial philosophy: Brown said on his campaign website that if reelected, he will continue to vigorously apply the law to each case "with an eye towards the intent and the impact of the law on all people in Franklin County, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or age."
Endorsements
The following organizations have endorsed Brown, according to the sources noted:
- Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council
- Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio
- AFL-CIO
Candidate information is drawn from a producer-reviewed profile, BallotReady data and the candidate's campaign website. Issue positions reflect the candidate's own statements.
