Kelly Green is on the Ohio Voter Guide

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Democrat
Kelly Green
Kelly Green
Background and Bio
Kelly Green was raised in Massillon. She earned a B.A. in sociology from Ohio University and a J.D. from New England School of Law. She spent eight years as a staff attorney for the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, before becoming a magistrate in the Franklin County Probate Court in 2010. She has served as the court’s Chief Magistrate since 2021. She was the primary probate instructor for Ohio’s New Magistrates’ Training from 2018 to 2024 and serves on the Ohio Probate Judges’ Association Probate Law and Procedure Committee. Green lives in Reynoldsburg.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: According to her campaign, Green's approach to the judiciary is to ensure that everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and that decisions are made impartially and according to the law. She has highlighted that she would approach each case from an individual approach and with impartiality, applying the law consistently and explaining decisions as clearly as possible.
  • Guardianship, Public Safety and Court Access: Green has said that before appointing a guardian, the court requires “an expert evaluation from a qualified medical professional” and must consider “whether a less restrictive alternative can meet the person’s needs.” She cited her role in establishing a Small Estates Resource Center, a guardianship legal clinic for people without attorneys, and a community education program on estate planning.
Endorsements
  • Franklin County Democratic Party
  • Columbus/Central Ohio Building & Construction Trades Council
  • Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO
  • Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local 67
  • Franklin County Young Democrats
  • Franklin County Democratic Lawyers Club
Background and Bio
Kelly Green was raised in Massillon. She earned a B.A. in sociology from Ohio University and a J.D. from New England School of Law. She spent eight years as a staff attorney for the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, before becoming a magistrate in the Franklin County Probate Court in 2010. She has served as the court’s Chief Magistrate since 2021. She was the primary probate instructor for Ohio’s New Magistrates’ Training from 2018 to 2024 and serves on the Ohio Probate Judges’ Association Probate Law and Procedure Committee. Green lives in Reynoldsburg.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: According to her campaign, Green's approach to the judiciary is to ensure that everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and that decisions are made impartially and according to the law. She has highlighted that she would approach each case from an individual approach and with impartiality, applying the law consistently and explaining decisions as clearly as possible.
  • Guardianship, Public Safety and Court Access: Green has said that before appointing a guardian, the court requires “an expert evaluation from a qualified medical professional” and must consider “whether a less restrictive alternative can meet the person’s needs.” She cited her role in establishing a Small Estates Resource Center, a guardianship legal clinic for people without attorneys, and a community education program on estate planning.
Endorsements
  • Franklin County Democratic Party
  • Columbus/Central Ohio Building & Construction Trades Council
  • Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO
  • Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local 67
  • Franklin County Young Democrats
  • Franklin County Democratic Lawyers Club
Last Updated:2026-10-19
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