Susan Luken is on the Ohio Voter Guide

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Susan Luken
Susan Luken
Background and Bio
Susan Luken was born and raised in Cincinnati. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and her law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she was on Law Review. She practiced commercial litigation at Dinsmore & Shohl before joining the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, as a law clerk and staff attorney in 2006. She served as a Hamilton County Juvenile Court magistrate in 2011 and 2012.. She was then the General Division’s assistant court administrator for almost 10 years, and returned to Juvenile Court as a magistrate from 2021 to 2023. Since March 2023, she has been a magistrate and assistant court administrator at Hamilton County Probate Court. She lives in Cincinnati.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: Luken’s campaign emphasizes administering justice consistently and with clear courtroom expectations, as well as supporting evidence-based programs and partnerships with law enforcement, children’s services, and schools.
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety: Luken’s campaign materials highlight holding offenders accountable to discourage repeat offenses, as well as providing young offenders with support resources.
Endorsements
  • Hamilton County Republican Party
Background and Bio
Susan Luken was born and raised in Cincinnati. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and her law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she was on Law Review. She practiced commercial litigation at Dinsmore & Shohl before joining the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, as a law clerk and staff attorney in 2006. She served as a Hamilton County Juvenile Court magistrate in 2011 and 2012.. She was then the General Division’s assistant court administrator for almost 10 years, and returned to Juvenile Court as a magistrate from 2021 to 2023. Since March 2023, she has been a magistrate and assistant court administrator at Hamilton County Probate Court. She lives in Cincinnati.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: Luken’s campaign emphasizes administering justice consistently and with clear courtroom expectations, as well as supporting evidence-based programs and partnerships with law enforcement, children’s services, and schools.
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety: Luken’s campaign materials highlight holding offenders accountable to discourage repeat offenses, as well as providing young offenders with support resources.
Endorsements
  • Hamilton County Republican Party
Last Updated:2026-10-19
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