Christian A. Jenkins is on the Ohio Voter Guide

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Incumbent
Democrat
Christian A. Jenkins
Christian A. Jenkins

Background and Bio

Christian A. Jenkins is a judge on the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, elected in 2020. He earned his undergraduate degree from Penn State University, attended Georgetown University Law Center, and received his law degree with high honors from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He began his career in the labor and employment and litigation departments of a large Milwaukee law firm before moving to Cincinnati in 1998. Over more than 25 years in private practice, he focused on complex litigation, including national class actions, and represented public-sector employee unions, including the City of Cincinnati and area school district employees. He has also brought consumer and privacy cases. Jenkins lives in Cincinnati and is married with two daughters.

Policy Issue Summaries

  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach:  Jenkins’ campaign emphasizes his commitment to fair and impartial administration of justice, approaching cases with an open mind, applying all laws as written, and respecting the rights of all parties to be heard.
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety: No public statement from Jenkins on this topic was located at the time of this publication.

Endorsements

  • Hamilton County Democratic Party
  • Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio ACT

Background and Bio

Christian A. Jenkins is a judge on the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, elected in 2020. He earned his undergraduate degree from Penn State University, attended Georgetown University Law Center, and received his law degree with high honors from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He began his career in the labor and employment and litigation departments of a large Milwaukee law firm before moving to Cincinnati in 1998. Over more than 25 years in private practice, he focused on complex litigation, including national class actions, and represented public-sector employee unions, including the City of Cincinnati and area school district employees. He has also brought consumer and privacy cases. Jenkins lives in Cincinnati and is married with two daughters.

Policy Issue Summaries

  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach:  Jenkins’ campaign emphasizes his commitment to fair and impartial administration of justice, approaching cases with an open mind, applying all laws as written, and respecting the rights of all parties to be heard.
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety: No public statement from Jenkins on this topic was located at the time of this publication.

Endorsements

  • Hamilton County Democratic Party
  • Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio ACT
Last Updated:2026-10-19
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