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Elizabeth grew up in Cincinnati and lives there with her children.

Elizabeth previously worked as an assistant prosecutor. 

M. Elizabeth Polston's campaign for Court of Appeals Judge in Ohio Division 1 is her first run for public office. 

As of August 26, 2024, M. Elizabeth Polston’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Said "I care about the safety of our community so families can thrive and businesses can prosper."

- Said "I care about the safety of our community so families can thrive and businesses can prosper."

Judicial Philosophy

As an assistant prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

- As an assistant prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

Legal Experience

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

M. Elizabeth Polston

M. Elizabeth's campaign for judge in District 1, Ohio will be her first run for public office. 

As of September 4, 2024, M. Elizabeth Polston’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Each Ohio district has 4 to 12 Court of Appeals judges, depending on case volume.
- Any three judges from a district form a court to review appeals from lower courts, checking for legal errors. The 10th district (Franklin County) also reviews cases from the Ohio Court of Claims, which handles civil suits against the state.
- This court is the only appellate court before the Ohio Supreme Court and can issue orders like writs of habeas corpus, which forces a jail to justify holding someone, or writs of mandamus, which directs a government official to perform a mandatory duty.
- Judges serve a 6-year term, are elected in partisan elections, and earn a salary of $178,100.
- To qualify, judges must have been practicing law in Ohio for at least one year and have six years of experience as a lawyer or judge in any U.S. court. 