Andrew King
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Andrew King
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
Supreme Court Justice, 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Capital University Law School, Columbus, JD
Ohio State, Columbus, BA
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Judge, Ohio Court of Appeals, Fifth District
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Supreme Court of Ohio
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Ohio Right to Life PAC
Clermont County Republican Party
Butler County Republican Party
Ohio Conservatives PAC
OTHER (2)
Mark Fraizer
Andrew Brenner
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Monroe County GOP
Washington County GOP
Licking County GOP
Lake County GOP
Brown County GOP
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)
Daniel R. Hawkins (2025)
Justin Pizzulli (2025)
Kevin Ritter (2025)
Megan Shanahan (2025)
Michele Reynolds (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
In re N.B.G. (2025). Authored. The Court held that the grandmother’s appeal was dismissed because she lacked standing. She was not a party to the permanent custody case and did not file to get legal custody or join the proceedings. Even though she had custody before, she didn’t take the steps required to be formally involved. The court had given permanent custody of the child to Stark County Job and Family Services, and because the grandmother wasn’t a proper party, the appeal was dismissed without looking at her arguments.
State v. Striblin (2024). Authored. The court overturned Striblin’s conviction for having a gun in a Class D liquor establishment because the law wasn’t supported by historical evidence from the Founding Era. The case arose after Striblin had brought a concealed gun into a bar, drank alcohol, and shot someone during a fight in the restroom.Under Bruen, gun law must match historical traditions, and the court found early laws about guns and alcohol were rare and narrow. The State’s arguments using later laws or “crowded space” ideas didn’t persuade the court. Because Ohio Class D places include bars, theaters, and wine tastings, a blanket ban on guns wasn’t historically justified.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Was Dobbs v. Jackson rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: In Dobbs, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal constitution does not confer a right to abortion.)
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Does the federal Constitution support the right to physician assisted suicide? Please explain in light of Washington v. Glucksberg (1997).
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Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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How do you view the judiciary’s role in matters of abortion regulation following Dobbs?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Do you believe religious liberty is at risk in the United States. If so, what is the judiciary's proper role in addressing this issue?
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Does the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment require government to be strictly secular or does it allow for the nation's religious heritage?
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Was Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held tha the state may not show religious hostility when enforcing anti-discrimination laws against a business owner.)
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
The burden of proof in a criminal case is generally that the state must provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Some say the reason the burden of proof is so high is because we greatly value ensuring that the innocent are not unjustly imprisoned. Please comment on this topic.
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When reviewing wrongful conviction claims, what role, if any, should judges play in determining remedies?
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2ND AMENDMENT
What is your understanding of the Second Amendment’s right to keep and bear arms?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Which branch of government do you believe was intended to wield the most authority?
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Describe your judicial philosophy.
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Do you believe judges should primarily apply the law according to its original public meaning, or do you believe the law evolves over time to reflect contemporary values?
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Which current or past U.S. Supreme Court justice best reflects your judicial philosophy?
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Was Obergefell v. Hodges rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses create a right for same-sex couples to marry.)
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A. How should a judge approach a case where the constitutional or statutory text is clear on its face? B. Conversely, how should a judge proceed when the text is ambiguous or silent on a disputed issue?
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What is your view of judicial restraint versus judicial activism? How do you define each?
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What is the proper role of a judge?
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When applying or interpreting the text of a statute or constitutional provision, is it ever proper for a judge to consider present day public opinion or consequences?
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If precedent departs from the Constitution’s text or original meaning, should a judge follow it or correct the error? Please explain.
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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What is your understanding of parental rights under the Constitution regarding the upbringing of children, particularly regarding choices about education and sexual identity?
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Is gender identity a protected class under the Constitution? Please explain the constitutional basis for your view.
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