Shelly Kennedy

Shelly Kennedy is an attorney and political candidate from Ohio who has sought judicial office in Lucas County. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in the regional legal community, including being appointed to a state bar task force in 2016. Her professional background is centered on the legal field, leading to her repeat candidacies for the local judiciary. Kennedy previously ran for a seat on the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas General Division in 2016, where she was defeated in the general election by Lindsay Navarre. As of 2024, she has declared her candidacy for the Republican primary for the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division. The primary election for this judicial seat is scheduled to take place on May 5, 2026.