The Honorable Judge David J. Claus was elected in November 2023. Judge Claus received his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and his law degree from the University of Akron. He has been in private practice in Sandusky County, Huron County, Seneca County and Erie County for over 24 years, he also served as Prosecutor for the City of Bellevue for 12 years and in Seneca County for 4 years. Judge Claus and his wife have 3 children.