Marilyn Zayas

Democratic nominee for the second Ohio Supreme Court seat on the 2026 ballot, challenging Republican incumbent Dan Hawkins. A win by Zayas alongside Jennifer Brunner would shift the court from 6–1 to 4–3.

Key facts

• Democratic judge on Ohio's First District Court of Appeals (Cincinnati area).
• Advanced unopposed from the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary (667,037 votes) for the Hawkins seat.
• One of two statewide Democratic judicial nominees in 2026, alongside Jennifer Brunner.

Relationships

• Facing incumbent Dan Hawkins (R) in the Ohio 2026 Supreme Court Election.
• Part of the judicial column of the Ohio 2026 Elections slate; see Democracy and Institutions (Ohio).

Sources

• Ohio Supreme Court elections, 2026 — Ballotpedia (retrieved 2026-07-03)