Ballot 2024: The Primary Contest for Cuyahoga County Prosecutor

The City Club of Cleveland Podcast

County prosecuting attorneys aren\'t just responsible for prosecuting criminals--they lead an office of attorneys and professionals who decide what crimes get charged, indicted, and prosecuted. Their vision and leadership is a critical piece in how justice is defined for the communities they serve.\r\n\r\nTwo candidates are running in the March 19th Democratic primary. Because of the political demographics of Cuyahoga County, the winner of the Democratic primary has a very good chance of winning the general election. Matthew Ahn is a professor at Cleveland State University College of Law. He has worked in the Federal Public Defender\'s office and clerked for judges at the federal level, as well.\r\n\r\nIncumbent Michael O\'Malley is in his second term as County Prosecutor.\r\n\r\nThe debate is moderated by Nick Castele, Government Reporter, Signal Cleveland.