Kelly D. Madzey is on the Ohio Voter Guide

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Democrat
Kelly D. Madzey
Kelly D. Madzey
Background and Bio
Kelly D. Madzey earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from the University of North Dakota and a law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law. She began her career as a staff attorney for Ohio's Twelfth District Court of Appeals from 2005 to 2008. Following that role, she has been a Montgomery County assistant prosecuting attorney, and since October 2025, she has been assigned to the Violent Crimes Bureau. She lives in Washington Township with her husband and their three children.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: According to her campaign, Madzey approaches the law through a lens of fairness, integrity, and impartiality. Her campaign materials highlight the need for judges who can listen carefully, apply the law faithfully, and approach each case with care, including being compassionate toward victims, witnesses, and plaintiffs as well as the defense. 
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety: Campaign materials highlight her support for rebuilding public trust in the justice system as a top priority.

Endorsements
  • Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio ACT
  • Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Regional Labor Council
  • Montgomery County Democrats
Background and Bio
Kelly D. Madzey earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from the University of North Dakota and a law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law. She began her career as a staff attorney for Ohio's Twelfth District Court of Appeals from 2005 to 2008. Following that role, she has been a Montgomery County assistant prosecuting attorney, and since October 2025, she has been assigned to the Violent Crimes Bureau. She lives in Washington Township with her husband and their three children.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: According to her campaign, Madzey approaches the law through a lens of fairness, integrity, and impartiality. Her campaign materials highlight the need for judges who can listen carefully, apply the law faithfully, and approach each case with care, including being compassionate toward victims, witnesses, and plaintiffs as well as the defense. 
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety: Campaign materials highlight her support for rebuilding public trust in the justice system as a top priority.

Endorsements
  • Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio ACT
  • Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Regional Labor Council
  • Montgomery County Democrats
Last Updated:2026-10-19
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