Richard Glennon is on the Ohio Voter Guide

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Richard Glennon
Richard Glennon
Background and Bio
Richard Glennon was born and raised in Montgomery County. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Kenyon College in 2008, a Master’s degree in Humanities from the University of Chicago in 2009, and a law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2013. He returned to Montgomery County after law school and has worked at the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office since 2013. For the past five years, he has been a trial supervisor in the Criminal Division, overseeing four criminal dockets and mentoring newer attorneys. He lives in Oakwood with his wife and stepdaughter.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: Glennon’s campaign materials describe his judicial approach as focused on applying the law equally and on ethical, evidence-based prosecution without bias. His campaign materials say that a distrust of government is a barrier to the justice system and express support for judges to be accessible, visible in the community, and willing to explain their decisions.
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety: According to Glennon’s campaign, he has expressed that equal treatment in the criminal justice system depends on how laws are applied as well as how they are written.
Endorsements
  • Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio ACT
  • Montgomery County Dems
Background and Bio
Richard Glennon was born and raised in Montgomery County. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Kenyon College in 2008, a Master’s degree in Humanities from the University of Chicago in 2009, and a law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2013. He returned to Montgomery County after law school and has worked at the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office since 2013. For the past five years, he has been a trial supervisor in the Criminal Division, overseeing four criminal dockets and mentoring newer attorneys. He lives in Oakwood with his wife and stepdaughter.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: Glennon’s campaign materials describe his judicial approach as focused on applying the law equally and on ethical, evidence-based prosecution without bias. His campaign materials say that a distrust of government is a barrier to the justice system and express support for judges to be accessible, visible in the community, and willing to explain their decisions.
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety: According to Glennon’s campaign, he has expressed that equal treatment in the criminal justice system depends on how laws are applied as well as how they are written.
Endorsements
  • Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio ACT
  • Montgomery County Dems
Last Updated:2026-10-19
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