May 2026 Central Ohio Primary Election Results: Federal, State and Local Elections 

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Ohio voters chose party nominees for key statewide, congressional, and state legislative offices, setting the stage for a high‑stakes November general election. Below is a concise overview of the top-line results; a detailed breakdown of each federal and state race follows in subsequent sections. 

GOVERNOR 

With Governor Mike DeWine term-limited, Ohio will see its first open gubernatorial race since 2018. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy easily defeated Casey Putsch and will face Democrat Amy Acton, former Director of the Ohio Department of Health, in November. 

ATTORNEY GENERAL 

Republican Keith Faber, former Senate President and current Auditor of State, advanced to face Democrat John Kulewicz, an Upper Arlington City Councilmember and retired Vorys attorney, who defeated former State Representative Elliot Forhan. 

AUDITOR OF STATE 

Current Secretary of State Frank LaRose won the Republican nomination for Auditor and will face Democrat Annette Blackwell, Mayor of Maple Heights, in the general election. 

SECRETARY OF STATE 

Republican Treasurer of State Robert Sprague defeated Marcell Strbich, while Democratic State Representative Allison Russo defeated Bryan Hambley. Sprague and Russo will compete to succeed outgoing Secretary of State Frank LaRose. 

TREASURER 

Former State Representative Jay Edwards won a closely watched Republican Primary over State Senator Kristina Roegner and will face Democrat Seth Walsh, a Cincinnati City Councilmember, in November. 

OHIO SUPREME COURT 

Republican Colleen O’Donnell, a former Franklin County Common Pleas Judge, won a four-candidate GOP primary and will face Democratic Justice Jennifer Brunner, currently the Court’s lone Democrat. In the other race, Republican Justice Dan Hawkins and Democratic appellate judge Marilyn Zayas both advanced unopposed and will meet in November. 

U.S. SENATE 

Former Democratic U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown easily secured his party’s nomination and will face Republican U.S. Senator and former Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted in what is expected to be a marquee, nationally watched Senate race. 

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

Most congressional primaries were low-drama, but in OH‑09, former State Representative Derek Merrin won a crowded five-way GOP primary and will face longtime Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur in a 2024 rematch. In OH‑15, Democrat Don Leonard defeated former State Representative Adam Miller and will challenge incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Carey. 

OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

Most incumbents, including former Speaker Jason Stephens and Representative Ron Ferguson, survived primary challenges. Several lawmakers attempting to move to the opposite chamber were unsuccessful, including Representative Jim Hoops, Representative Beth Lear, and Senator Andrew Brenner. A more detailed district-by-district review of notable legislative races appears in the sections that follow. 

Federal: 

U.S. Senate:  

• Democratic Primary – Sherrod Brown (D) 89.5% defeated Ron Kincaid (D) 10.5% 
• Republican Primary – Jon Husted (R) (uncontested) 
• Third Party Primary – William B. Redpath (L) (uncontested) 

U.S. House:

U.S. House District 2:          

• Democratic Primary – Jen Mazzuckelli (D) 53.3% defeated Todd Wilson (D) 46.7% 
• Republican Primary – David Taylor (R, incumbent) 75% defeated Bob Carr (R) 25% 

U.S. House District 3:  

• Democratic Primary – Joyce Beatty (D, incumbent) 79.4% defeated  Joe Gerard (D) (20.6%)         
• Republican Primary – Cleophus Dulaney (R) (uncontested) 

U.S. House District 4:          

• Democratic Primary – Joshua D. Kolasinski (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Jim Jordan (R, incumbent) (uncontested) 

U.S. House District 12:        

• Democratic Primary – Jerrad Christian (D) 46.4% defeated Daniel Crawford (D) 33.6% and Jason Reynard (D) 20% 
• Republican Primary – Troy Balderson (R) (uncontested) 

U.S. House District 15: 

• Democratic Primary – Don Leonard (D) 52.9% defeated  Adam Miller (D) 47.1% 
• Republican Primary – Mike Carey (R-Columbus, incumbent) (uncontested) 
• Third Party Primary – Brennan Jacob Barrington (L) (uncontested) 

State: 

Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Ohio: 

• Democratic Primary – Amy Acton, David Pepper (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Vivek Ramaswamy, Robert A. McColley (R) 82.5% defeated Casey Putsch and Kimberly C. Georgeton (R) 17.5% 
• Third Party Primary – Donald C. Kissick, James L. Mills (L) (uncontested) 

Attorney General of Ohio:  

• Democratic Primary – John J. Kulewicz (D) 63.2% defeated Elliott Forhan (D) 36.8% 
• Republican Primary – Keith Faber (R) (uncontested) 

Secretary of State of Ohio:  

• Democratic Primary – Allison Russo (D) 67.4% defeated Bryan Hambley (D) 32.6% 
• Republican Primary – Robert Sprague (R) 70.21% defeated Marcell Strbich (R) 29.79% 
• Third Party Primary – Tom Pruss (L) (uncontested) 

Auditor of State of Ohio: 

• Democratic Primary – Annette Blackwell (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Frank LaRose (R) (uncontested) 

Treasurer of State of Ohio:  

• Democratic Primary – Seth Walsh (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Jay Edwards (R) 53.05% defeated Kristina D. Roegner (R) 46.95% 

Ohio Supreme Court Justice (Full Term Commencing 1-1-2027): 

• Democratic Primary – Marilyn Zayas (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary- Daniel R. Hawkins (R) (uncontested) 

Ohio Supreme Court Justice (Full Term Commencing 1-2-2027): 

• Democratic Primary – Jennifer Brunner (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Colleen O’Donnell (R) 32.15% defeated Andrew King (R) 29.72%, Jill Lanzinger (R) 20.05%, and Ronald Lewis (R) 18.08% 

Ohio House 

Ohio House District 01:  

• Democratic Primary – Dontavious Jarrells (D, incumbent) defeated  Christopher Robbins  
• Republican Primary – Joel A. Greff (R) (uncontested)  

Ohio House District 02:  

• Democratic Primary – Charity Martin King (D)  Michael Cole (D)  
• Third Party Primary – Steve Dodge (L)(WI) 

Ohio House District 03:  

• Democratic Primary – Ismail Mohamed (D, incumbent) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Bernadine Kennedy Kent (R)(WI) 

Ohio House District 04:  

• Democratic Primary – Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D, incumbent) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 05:  

• Democratic Primary – Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D, incumbent) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Richard Cole (R)(WI) 

Ohio House District 06:  

• Democratic Primary – Christine Cockley (D, incumbent) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Matthew Jackson (R)  

Ohio House District 07: 

• Democratic Primary – Ukeme Awakessien Jeter (D) defeated Michaela Burriss (D) and Zach Rossfeld (D)  
• Republican Primary – William Mercier (R) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 08:  

• Democratic Primary- Anita Somani (D, incumbent) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Kelly Hunter-Kalagidis (R) (WI) 

Ohio House District 09:  

• Democratic Primary – Munira Yasin Abdullahi (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Bruce Euans (R) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 10: 

• Democratic Primary – Mark E. Sigrist (D) (uncontested)  
• Republican Primary – Denise D’Angelo (R) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 11:  

• Democratic Primary – Crystal Lett (D, incumbent) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Shawn Kaeser (R) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 12: 

• Democratic Primary –Liam Strausbaugh (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Brian Stewart (R, incumbent) defeated Patty Hamilton (R)  

Ohio House District 60:       

• Democratic Primary – Shelby Kimball (D) defeated Elijah Wenzel  
• Republican Primary – Brian Lorenz (R, incumbent) 77.19% defeated Peggy Guzzo (R)  

Ohio House District 61: 

• Democratic Primary – Vince McGrail (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Shawn Stevens (R) defeated Andrew Brenner (R)  

Ohio House District 68: 

• Democratic Primary – Mason Blankenship (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Thad Claggett (R, incumbent) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 69: 

• Democratic Primary – Amy Rigsby (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Kevin D. Miller (R, incumbent) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 73: 

• Democratic Primary – Whittney Wood (D) defeated Andrew Foltz (D)  
• Republican Primary – Jeff LaRe (R, incumbent) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 83: 

• Democratic Primary – Sheila Coressel (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Ty Matthews (R, incumbent) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 85: 

• Democratic Primary – Victoria Maddox (D) defeated Pamela Griogean (D) and John Clayton Newlin II 
• Republican Primary – Tim Barhorst (R, incumbent) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 86:       

• Democratic Primary – Kent Halloran (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Ben Weber (R) 45.1% defeated Wezlynn Davis (R) 31.3% and Steven Wolfe (R) 23.6% 

Ohio House District 87:       

• Democratic Primary – Lora Covrett (D) (WI) 
• Republican Primary – Jeff McClain (R) (uncontested) 

Ohio House District 98: 

• Democratic Primary – Scott Grund (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Mark Hiner (R, incumbent) (uncontested) 

Ohio Senate:

Ohio Senate District 03:  

• Democratic Primary – Stacie A. Baker (D) defeated Natasha Wheatley-Caffrey (D)  
• Republican Primary – Michele Reynolds (R, incumbent) (uncontested) 

Ohio Senate District 15:  

• Democratic Primary – Latyna M. Humphrey (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Joseph Healy (R) (uncontested) 

Ohio Senate District 19:  

• Democratic Primary – Janet Wagner (D) (uncontested)   
• Republican Primary – Ryan Rivers (R) defeated Beth Lear (R)  

Ohio Senate District 25: 

• Democratic Primary – Bill DeMora (D, incumbent) defeated Jesse Baker (D)  
• Republican Primary – Don Roberts (R) (uncontested) 

Court of Appeals 

District 3 (Logan, Marion, Union) 

Judge of the Court of Appeals (3^rd District 2/9/27): 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Mark C. Miller (R) (uncontested) 

District 4 (Pickaway) 

Judge of the Court of Appeals (4^th District): 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Peter B. Abele (R) (uncontested) 

District 5 (Delaware, Fairfield, Knox, Licking, Morrow): 

Judge of the Court of Appeals 5^th District  

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Matthew George (R) defeated Matt Donahue (R) and Jeff Furr (R) 

District 10 (Franklin) 

Judge of Court of Appeals (10^th District 2-9-27) 

• Democratic Primary – Michael C. Mentel (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – none filed 

Judge of Court of Appeals  (10^th District 7-1-27) 

• Democratic Primary – Terri Jamison (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – none filed 

District 12 (Madison)             

Judge of the Court of Appeals (12^th District 1-1-27): 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Matthew Byrne (R) (uncontested) 

Judge of the Court of Appeals (12^th District 2-9-27): 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Robert A. Hendrickson (R) (uncontested) 

Local: 

Delaware County

Delaware County Commissioner: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Renee Vaughan (R) 56.7% defeated Joe St. John (R) 43.3% 

Delaware County Auditor: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – George Kaitsa 67.6% defeated Don Rankey (R) 32.4% 

Key Issues and Levies 

Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities – Failed (50.7%) 

Voters narrowly rejected the levy, so no new funding will be added for developmental‑disability services. 

Shawnee Hills Village Police Protection Levy – Passed (57.6%) 

The levy was approved, providing continued funding for police protection in the village. 

Orange Township Fire & EMS Protection Levy – Passed (58.9%) 

Voters approved the levy to support fire and EMS services in Orange Township. 

Porter‑Kingston Fire Protection Levy – Passed (54.2%) 

The fire protection levy passed, ensuring ongoing funding for fire services in the Porter‑Kingston area. 

Fairfield County 

Fairfield County Commissioner: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Jeffrey Fix (R) (uncontested) 

Fairfield County Auditor: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Carri L. Brown (R) (uncontested) 

Fairfield County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division) 

• Democratic Primary: none filed 
• Republican Primary: David Andrew Trimmer (R) (uncontested) 

Fairfield County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Juvenile/Probate): 

• Democratic Primary: none filed 
• Republican Primary: Terre L. Vandervoort (R) (uncontested) 

Key Issues and Levies 

Pickerington Local Schools 1.25% Income Tax – Failed Would have generated $32.8M annually; rejected by voters. 

Franklin County 

Franklin County Auditor: 

• Democratic Primary: Michael Stinziano (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary: none filed 

Franklin County Commissioner: 

• Democratic Primary: Erica C. Crawley (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary: Davide Cugini (uncontested)           
• Third Party Primary – Eric Terford (L) (WI) 

Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division 1-1-27) 

• Democratic Primary – Carl Aveni (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – none filed 

Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division 2-9-27) 

• Democratic Primary – Andy Miller (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – none filed 

Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division 7-1-27) 

• Democratic Primary – David Young (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – none filed 

Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division 7-2-27) 

• Democratic Primary – Chris Brown (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – none filed 

Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Domestic 1-2-27) 

• Democratic Primary – Kelly Gabrielle Boller (D) 86% opposition withdrew 
• Republican Primary – none filed 

Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Domestic 1-3-27) 

• Democratic Primary – Lasheyl N. Stroud (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – none  

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Probate 2-9-27) 

• Democratic Primary – Kelly Green (D) 89.6% opposition withdrew 
• Republican Primary – Chris Junga (R) 100% (uncontested) 

Key Issues and Levies 

#5 Community Crisis Response Amendment – Passed (76.76%) 

Columbus voters overwhelmingly approved creating a crisis‑response system within 911, allowing trained social workers, behavioral‑health professionals, peer supporters, and EMTs to respond to certain emergencies, with an oversight board established. 

Pickerington Local School District – 1.25% Income Tax – Failed (62.55%) 

Voters rejected the proposed additional 1.25% income tax, which would have generated about $32.8 million annually for school operations. 

Jonathan Alder Local School District – 0.75% Earned Income Tax Renewal – Passed (54.30%) 

The district’s 10‑year renewal of its 0.75% earned income tax was approved, continuing existing operating revenue. 

Minerva Park – 3.2‑Mill Renewal Levy – Passed 

Voters renewed the levy costing $59 per $100,000 of appraised value for five years. 

Prairie Township – 5.38‑Mill Continuing Levy – Passed 

A continuing levy costing $188 per $100,000 appraised value was approved. 

Jefferson Township – 1.9‑Mill Continuing Levy – Passed 

Voters approved the levy to fund 24/7 law‑enforcement coverage at $67 per $100,000 of appraised value. 

Sharon Township Fire District – 2.34‑Mill Levy – Passed 

The fire levy passed, costing property owners $81.90 per $100,000 of appraised value. 

Southwest Public Libraries – 1‑Mill Levy – Passed 

A 10‑year, 1‑mill levy costing $35 per $100,000 of market value was approved to support library operations. 

Franklin Township – 15.9‑Mill Fire Levy – Failed 

Voters rejected the large additional levy, which would have cost $557 per $100,000 of market value and generated nearly $6 million annually. 

Knox County

Knox County Commissioner: 

• Democratic Primary – Chuck Rogers (D) (WI) 
• Republican Primary – Bill Pursel (R) 77.7 % defeated Christa L. Ciotola (R) 22.3% 

Knox County Auditor: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Sarah Ann Thorne (R) (uncontested) 

Knox County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Probate/Juvenile 2-9-27): 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Jay Walter Nixon (R) (uncontested) 

Key Issues and Levies 

Mount Vernon Schools Proposed Additional Income Tax – Failed 

The additional school income tax was narrowly rejected, with 50.94% voting against and 49.06% voting for. 

Central Ohio Joint Fire District Renewal Levy – Passed 

The renewal levy was approved with 51.16% voting for and 48.84% voting against, continuing existing fire‑district funding. 

Homer Fire (Licking & Knox Counties) Renewal Levy – Passed 

Voters strongly supported the renewal levy, with 66.47% in favor and 33.53% opposed. 

Fredericktown Community Joint Ambulance District Renewal Levy – Passed 

The ambulance district renewal levy passed with 63.49% voting for and 36.51% voting against, maintaining current EMS funding. 

Licking County 

Licking County Common Pleas General Court Judge: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Thomas M. Marcelain (R) (uncontested) 

Licking County Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Court Judge: 

• Democratic Primary – Michael Dalsanto (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Deborah G. Lang (R) (uncontested) 

Licking County Common Pleas Domestic Court Judge: 

• Democratic Primary – David Branstool (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Richard P. Wright (R) (uncontested) 

Licking County Auditor: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Michael L. Smith (R) (uncontested) 

Licking County Commissioner:  

• Democratic Primary – Mary K. McLeish (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – Mark A. Van Buren (R) 43.2% defeated Bill Bogantz 39%, Jeff Rath 8.6%, Gregory Smith 6.1%, and James Snedden, Jr. 3.1% 

Key Issues and Levies: 

Riverview School District Renewal Tax Levy – Failed  

Voters rejected the renewal levy, which would have continued existing funding for district operations without increasing taxes. The district will not retain this revenue stream moving forward. 

Homer Fire District  Renewal Tax Levy – Passed 

Residents approved renewing the fire district’s levy, maintaining current funding levels for fire and emergency services without raising the tax rate. 

Licking County Transit Authority Sales & Use Tax – Failed 

A proposed countywide sales and use tax to support public transit services was defeated. The transit authority will not receive the additional funding it sought. 

City of Newark Charter Amendment – Passed 

Voters approved a change to the city charter.  

City of Newark Municipal Income Tax – Failed 

A proposed municipal income tax increase was rejected, meaning the city will not receive the additional revenue for operations or services that the measure sought to fund. 

Village of Alexandria Municipal Income Tax – Failed 

Voters rejected a proposed municipal income tax, preventing the village from adding this new revenue source. 

Village of Hanover Additional Roads & Bridges Levy – Failed 

A proposed additional levy to fund road and bridge improvements was defeated. No new tax revenue will be added for these infrastructure needs. 

Village of Hanover Renewal Fire & EMS Levy – Passed 

Voters approved renewing the levy that funds fire and EMS services, maintaining current support without increasing taxes. 

Hanover Township Additional Cemeteries Levy – Failed 

A proposed additional levy to support cemetery maintenance and operations was rejected, leaving current funding levels unchanged. 

Newark Township Additional Roads & Bridges Levy – Failed 

Voters rejected an additional levy intended to fund road and bridge improvements. The township will not receive the new revenue requested. 

Logan County 

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Family Division 2/9/27): 

• Democratic Primary – Miranda Warren 
• Republican Primary – Sarah J. Warren (R) (uncontested) 

Logan County Commissioner: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Michael E. Yoder (R) (uncontested) 

Logan County Auditor: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Jack Reser (R) (uncontested) 

Key Issues and Levies: 

Tri-Valley Fire Renewal Current Expense Levy – Passed 

Voters approved renewing the fire district’s existing levy, maintaining current funding levels for fire and emergency services without increasing taxes. 

Waynesfield-Goshen Renewal Current Expense Income Tax – Passed 

Residents approved renewing the district’s income tax used for operating expenses. This continues existing funding at the current rate. 

Logan County Additional Developmental Disabilities Levy – Failed 

A proposed additional levy to expand funding for developmental disabilities services was rejected. No new tax revenue will be added for these programs. 

Bloomfield Township Additional Fire/EMS Levy – Passed 

Voters approved an additional levy to increase funding for fire and EMS services, providing new revenue to support emergency response operations. 

Madison County

Madison County Commissioner: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Tony K. Xenikis (R) (uncontested) 

Madison County Auditor: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Ashley Cooper (R) (WI) 50.83% 

Madison County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Probate/Juvenile Division): 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Christopher J. Brown (R) (uncontested) 

Key Issues and Levies: 

Range Township – Tax Levy – Passed 

Voters approved the township’s tax levy, providing continued funding for township operations and services. 

Jonathan Alder Local School District – Income Tax – Passed 

In addition to the district’s renewal levy that also passed, voters approved this income tax measure, securing additional operating revenue for the school district. 

Marion County

Marion County Commissioner: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Kenneth H. Stiverson (R) 33.2% defeated Tim Mooney 28.1%, Christy Neff 19.9%, and Jason Schaber 18.8% 

Marion County Auditor: 

• Democratic Primary – Joan Kasotis (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – none filed 

Marion County Coroner: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Timothy F. Garner (R) 56.4% defeated (Invalid Write-In) (R) 43.6% 

Marion County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Family Division):        

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Rhonda Burggraf (R) (uncontested) 

Rejected Levies 

• Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities: 2.4‑mill, 10‑year levy failed (3,359–5,483). 
• Marion County ADAMH Board: 1‑mill, 5‑year renewal failed narrowly (4,227–4,581). 
• Cardington‑Lincoln Local Schools: 2.1‑mill, 5‑year additional levy failed (32–59). 
• Pleasant Township Fire Department: 4‑mill, 5‑year additional levy failed narrowly (629–650). 

Approved Levies 

• Fort Morrow Fire District: 2‑mill, 5‑year renewal passed (472–212). 
• Marion Township Fire District: 3.3‑mill, 5‑year renewal + increase passed (763–532). 
• Waldo Village: Gas aggregation resolution approved (33–15). 

Morrow County

Key Issues and Levies: 

Cardington‑Lincoln Local School District 2.1‑Mill Permanent Improvement Levy – Failed 

The district’s five‑year, 2.1‑mill permanent improvement levy was rejected. This was the district’s third attempt to pass the measure, which would have funded long‑term building and facility needs. 

Lexington Schools Levy – Failed 

Voters rejected the district’s proposed levy, preventing the school system from securing the additional revenue it sought for operations or improvements. 

Morrow County – Road Maintenance Levy – Passed 

Residents approved the county’s road maintenance levy, ensuring continued funding for upkeep and repair of county roads. 

Canaan Township Fire Protection Levy – Passed 

Voters approved the levy supporting fire protection services, maintaining or increasing funding for emergency response operations. 

Congress Township Cemeteries Maintenance Levy – Passed 

The township’s levy for cemetery upkeep and maintenance was approved, providing ongoing funding for cemetery operations. 

Pickaway County 

Pickaway County Commissioner: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Jay H. Wippel (R) (uncontested) 

Pickaway County Auditor: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Brad Washburn (R) (uncontested) 

Pickaway Coroner: 

• Democratic Primary – Brad W. Cotton (D) (Write -In) 87.8% 
• Republican Primary – none filed 

Pickaway County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Juvenile & Probate Division): 

• Democratic Primary – Shelly R. Harsha (D) (uncontested) 
• Republican Primary – none filed 

Key Issues and Levies: 

Senior Citizens Services Levy – Passed 

A 0.75‑mill levy will raise about $1.8M per year for senior services, costing $26 per $100,000 in home value for five years starting in 2026. 

Perry Township Additional Levy – Failed 

A proposed 2.5‑mill levy that would have raised about $75,623 per year for road and bridge work, costing $88 per $100,000 in home value for five years was rejected by voters. 

Southwest Public Libraries 1‑Mill Levy – Passed 

A 1‑mill levy was approved to support library operations. Property owners will pay $35 per $100,000 of market value for 10 years, helping maintain staffing, resources, and community programs. 

Union County 

Union County Commissioner: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Shaun M. Bailey (R) 66.7% defeated Tish Rayl (R) 10.6% and PJ Reilly (R) 22.7% 

Union County Auditor: 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Andrea L. Weaver (R) 70.2% defeated Tanalee Stoll (R) 29.8% 

Union County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Divisions): 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary –David Phillips (R) (uncontested) 

Union County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Probate and Juvenile Divisions): 

• Democratic Primary – none filed 
• Republican Primary – Rick Rodger (R) (uncontested) 

Key Issues and Levies: 

Jonathan Alder Local School District earned income tax renewal – Passed 54% 

The Jonathan Alder Local School District placed a 0.75% earned income renewal levy on the ballot to support district operations. The renewal term is for 10 years. 

Union Township Fire Tax Levy – Passed 

Voters approved fire tax levy, providing increased funding to support fire and emergency response services within the township.