Democrat
Cassandra A. Rice
Background and Bio
Cassandra A. Rice has lived in Montgomery County for nearly 20 years. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Purdue University while also working as a respite care provider for families of children with physical and mental disabilities, and later earned her law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Rice began her legal career as staff attorney to Common Pleas Judge Gregory Singer and currently works in private practice. She and her husband, Michael, have two sons, Cameron and Ethan.
Policy Issue Summaries
- Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: Rice’s campaign materials center her judicial philosophy in the probate court on supporting a patient, transparent, and less adversarial approach. According to her campaign, she has expressed support for faster case processing, better-trained clerk’s office staff, and stronger fraud detection through supplemental documentation.
- Criminal Justice and Public Safety: According to campaign materials, Rice helped form the Women’s Therapeutic Court, a specialty docket for women in substance abuse treatment, which is now called RISE Court. She has also highlighted support for closer coordination with Adult Protective Services and the county prosecutor to protect vulnerable adults.
Endorsements
- Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Regional Labor Council
- Ohio Pride
- Montgomery County Democrats
- Planned Parenthood SW Ohio ACT
Background and Bio
Cassandra A. Rice has lived in Montgomery County for nearly 20 years. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Purdue University while also working as a respite care provider for families of children with physical and mental disabilities, and later earned her law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Rice began her legal career as staff attorney to Common Pleas Judge Gregory Singer and currently works in private practice. She and her husband, Michael, have two sons, Cameron and Ethan.
Policy Issue Summaries
- Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: Rice’s campaign materials center her judicial philosophy in the probate court on supporting a patient, transparent, and less adversarial approach. According to her campaign, she has expressed support for faster case processing, better-trained clerk’s office staff, and stronger fraud detection through supplemental documentation.
- Criminal Justice and Public Safety: According to campaign materials, Rice helped form the Women’s Therapeutic Court, a specialty docket for women in substance abuse treatment, which is now called RISE Court. She has also highlighted support for closer coordination with Adult Protective Services and the county prosecutor to protect vulnerable adults.
Endorsements
- Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Regional Labor Council
- Ohio Pride
- Montgomery County Democrats
- Planned Parenthood SW Ohio ACT
Last Updated:2026-10-19
