Terri Jamison

Judge Terri Jameson has served as a judge on the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals since 2021.

From Her Campaign Website:

• "I am seeking election to the Ohio Supreme Court to make equal justice under the law a reality for all Ohioans. The Court’s power to profoundly impact the lives of Ohioans has too often been overlooked or undervalued... I want to show that our courts serve the public, and don’t answer to any party or those funding election campaigns. I’m running for Ohio Supreme Court to help restore public trust in our legal system. Rulings from the Ohio Supreme Court impact our day-to-day lives. The personal beliefs, philosophies, and principles of the justices determine the outcomes of cases and shape our society. Cases involving workers’ rights impact how we earn our living. Reproductive rights, taxation and the economy, and the school system affect how we seek healthcare, start a small business, or educate our children... As a Justice on the Ohio Supreme Court, I will keep fighting to remove burdensome costs, unnecessary delays, and ensure that everyone coming before the court has their fair hearing and opportunity to be heard. The Ohio Supreme Court profoundly impacts how we live our lives everyday. I am running for Justice because I take that responsibility seriously. Ohioans deserve a fourth justice who believes strongly in democracy, an independent court, and that justice should be accessible to all."
• There is a link below this statement that says "Join Team Jamison Today for an Equitable Ohio - Volunteer!"
• Under her "Judicial Philosophy" section, Judge Jameson said, "Voters often ask me to explain my judicial philosophy. When I think of this question, I think of Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm and her quote 'Unbossed and Unbought.' It is my philosophy that a judge should not be swayed by public opinion nor campaign contributions. I begin to interpret a regulation, statute, or constitutional provision by referring to the original intent or original meaning of the rule at the time it was created and look to what legislators intended at the time it was written. I will apply the law to the individual facts of the case and to our current society to ensure justice and equity for all people. I believe that Chief Justice Roberts said it best, 'Judges are like umpires. Umpires don’t make the rules. They apply them.' When there is no rule that fits the facts, I believe a judge has the authority to interpret the law and render a decision that will answer questions that are of public or great general interest. In this world we have to consider that legislation oftentimes has unintended consequences and impacts the lives of the constituency far differently than intended. Courts may interpret legislation differently and in direct conflict with another district. Deciding conflicts between the appellate district courts, answering constitutional questions, and deciding issues of public importance is the job of the Supreme Court of Ohio. I am seeking election to the Ohio Supreme Court for two fundamental reasons: First, to preserve and strengthen the Court’s Constitutionally granted status as an independent and co-equal branch of state government, and, Second, to use my seat on the Supreme Court to ensure that the promise of 'Equal Justice Under Law' becomes a reality for all Ohioans. Service is the rent WE pay for room on this Earth!"

Info from Other Sources:

• Posted on Facebook, "Organized labor fought for many rights workers- in a union or not- benefit from today. As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, 'The Labor Movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.' Happy Labor Day, and thank you to our Unions!"
• Quoted an article written about herself that "Judge Terri Jamison’s candidacy for Ohio Supreme Court in November’s election provides the community with a rare golden window of opportunity to restore justice.... getting Judge Jamison over the finish line against opponent Patrick Fischer is imperative to shift the court’s political majority."
• Posted on Facebook, "Speaking to a packed house of voters who are concerned about democracy and the attack on their rights. I’m committed to making Equal Justice Under the Law a reality for all Ohioans!"