10/06/2026
๐บ๐ธ IMPORTANT ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT ๐บ๐ธ
Unfortunately, Judge Peter B. Abele of the 4th District Court of Appeals recently passed away. The Lawrence County Republican Party wants to extend our deepest condolences to Judge Abeleโs family, friends and colleagues at this time. Judge Abele was slated to be on the ballot for re-election in November.
Because of his passing, a district committee of the 14 counties in the 4th district met last weekend and chose Jayme Hartley Fountain as his replacement on the General Election ballot. Jayme is a conservative Republican, lifelong Southern Ohioan, and career prosecutor with 20 years of experience standing up for victims, enforcing the law, and protecting our communities. Raised in Pickaway County by a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and an elementary school teacher, Jayme learned early the values of faith, family, hard work, and service.
As a prosecutor, Jayme has handled serious felony cases, advised local governments, and argued before the Fourth District Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Ohio. Now she is ready to take that experience, toughness, and conservative approach to the bench.
Jayme lives in Pickaway County with her husband of nearly 24 years, Will, and their teenage daughter. She is running for the Fourth District Court of Appeals to uphold the Constitution, respect the rule of law, and bring strong conservative values to the court. Please join us in voting for Jayme Hartley Fountain for 4th District Court of Appeals Judge!
Early voting began today! Lawrence County residents can vote early at the Lawrence County Board of Elections located at 1305 S. 3rd St. Ironton, OH or on Election Day on November 3, 2026.