Following are the editorial board’s endorsements so far in select contested candidate elections for the Nov. 4, 2025, election. Early voting has begun.

To read the full endorsement editorial, click on the candidate recommendation. Audio of the candidate endorsement interviews is posted with the endorsement editorials.

Judicial endorsements

Cleveland Municipal Court:

Jan. 1, 2026, term: In Son J. Loving

Jan. 3, 2026, term: Khalilah Lawson

Unexpired term ending Jan. 1, 2028: Brett Earle Horton

Rocky River Municipal Court:

Jan. 1, 2026, term: Brian F. Hagan

Mayoral endorsements

Cleveland Heights mayor: Jim Petras

East Cleveland mayor: Sandra Morgan

Cleveland City Council endorsements

Ward 3: Erich V. Stubbs

Ward 4: Kris Harsh

Ward 5: Richard A. Starr

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