2026 Ohio General Election Results:
Federal, State and Local Elections by County
Democrats had a strong night in Ohio’s November 3, 2026, general election, according to unofficial results. Amy Acton defeated Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, and Sherrod Brown was elected to the U.S. Senate. Democrats also won Secretary of State with Allison Russo. In the Attorney General race, John Kulewicz says Keith Faber has conceded in a close race. Several statewide races have not been called yet. Frank LaRose leads for Auditor and Seth Walsh leads for Treasurer.
In the Ohio Supreme Court races, Jennifer Brunner and Marilyn Zayas hold leads, with 102,148 provisional ballots still outstanding. Voters approved State Issue 3, which adds Ohio’s photo ID requirement to the state Constitution. In Central Ohio, incumbents Joyce Beatty, Jim Jordan, Troy Balderson, and David Taylor won re-election to Congress. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson (R – Louisiana) has indicated that he will not seek the top leadership position as Republican’s move to the minority, however, Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan is a likely candidate. In the 15th District, Democrat Don Leonard defeated incumbent Mike Carey. At the Statehouse, Democrats flipped two Central Ohio seats: Shelby Kimball won Ohio House District 60, and Stacie Baker won Ohio Senate District 3. Republicans held the other contested suburban and rural seats, including House Districts 61,68, 69, and 73 and Senate District 19.
On Tuesday November 3rd, Ohioans will head to the polls for the 2026 General election. This is a significant year as voters will get to choose who will vie for federal, state and local seats. Below is a guide to the candidates and issues (as of publication of this document) with links to each county’s board of elections for more detailed information. We have also provided links to a candidate’s website when available.
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Issue 8 – City Council Elections — PASSED – Yes 81.76%, No 18.24%
- Would allow voters to vote only for the City Council member representing the district in which they live.
- Would maintain the current nine-member City Council.
Issue 9 – City Council Structure and Elections — PASSED – Yes 57.23%, No 42.77%
- Would allow voters to vote only for the City Council member representing their district.
- Would expand City Council from nine to thirteen members by adding four at-large members elected citywide.
- Includes additional changes related to future district boundaries and election procedures.
Both issues pass:
Columbus voters supported both Issue 8 and Issue 9. The two amendments work together rather than against each other. Supporters of both measures and City Council have said that passing both is functionally the same as passing Issue 9, and that the amendments do not conflict. Under the combined result, the nine Columbus City Council members will now be elected only by voters in their own residential districts, and four new at-large members will be added in the coming years. Those four at-large members will be elected citywide, bringing the council to 13 members. Below please find election results for Federal, State and Local elections. The results shown are as of publication of this document.
All Counties
Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Ohio:
- Democrat- Amy Acton, David Pepper (D) – 52.31%
- Republican – Vivek Ramaswamy, Robert A. McColley (R) – 44.38%
- Third Party – Donald C. Kissick, James L. Mills (L) – 3.30%
U.S. Senate:
- Democrat – Sherrod Brown (D) – 50.01%
- Republican – Jon Husted (R) – 45.15%
- Third Party – William B. Redpath (L) – 2.79%
Attorney General of Ohio:
- Democrat – John J. Kulewicz (D) – 50.31%
- Republican – Keith Faber (R) – 49.69%
Secretary of State of Ohio:
- Democrat – Allison Russo (D) – 50.25%
- Republican – Robert Sprague (R) – 46.80%
- Third Party – Tom Pruss (L) – 2.95%
Auditor of State of Ohio:
- Democrat – Annette Blackwell (D) – 49.21%
- Republican – Frank LaRose (R) – 50.79% (leading; race not yet called)
Treasurer of State of Ohio:
- Democrat – Seth Walsh (D) – 50.55% (leading; race not yet called)
- Republican – Jay Edwards (R) – 49.45%
Ohio Supreme Court Justice (Full Term Commencing 1-1-2027):
- Democrat – Marilyn Zayas (D) – 51.01% (leading; race not yet called)
- Republican- Daniel R. Hawkins (R) – 48.99%
Ohio Supreme Court Justice (Full Term Commencing 1-2-2027):
- Democrat- Jennifer Brunner (D) – 51.37% (leading; race not yet called)
- Republican – Colleen O’Donnell (R) – 48.63%
Statewide Ohio Ballot Issue
Issue 3: Voter Identification Constitutional Amendment — PASSED – Yes 65.56%, No 34.44%
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
A YES vote would:
- Add Ohio’s current photo ID voting requirement to the Ohio Constitution.
- Require future changes to the photo ID requirement to be approved through a constitutional amendment process.
A NO vote would:
- Leave Ohio’s current voter ID requirements in state law rather than placing them in the Constitution.
At a Glance
- Issue 3 is the only statewide ballot measure certified for Ohio voters in the November 3, 2026 General Election.
- The measure concerns whether Ohio’s photo identification requirement for voting should be incorporated into the state Constitution.
Delaware County
To find all the county-wide candidates and issues use this link. Below are Congressional races, Statehouse races, and ballot issues that impact Delaware County voters:
U.S. House District 4:
- Democrat – Joshua D. Kolasinski (D) – 31.25%
- Republican – Jim Jordan (R, incumbent) – 64.49%
U.S. House District 12:
- Democrat- Jerrad Christian (D) – 40.61%
- Republican – Troy Balderson (R) – 59.39%
Ohio House District 60:
- Democrat – Shelby Kimball (D) – 52.10%
- Republican – Brian Lorenz (R, incumbent) – 47.90%
Ohio House District 61:
- Democrat – Vince McGrail (D) – 44.39%
- Republican – Shawn Stevens (R) – 55.61%
Ohio Senate District 19:
- Democrat – Scott Charland (D) – 44.26%
- Republican – Ryan Rivers (R) – 55.74%
Delaware County Commissioner:
- Democrat– none filed
- Republican – Renee Vaughan (R) – Unopposed
Delaware County Auditor:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – George Kaitsa (R) – Unopposed
Judge of the Court of Appeals (5th District):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Matthew George (R) – Unopposed
Fairfield County
To find all the county-wide candidates and issues use this link. Below are Congressional, Statehouse, and local races that impact Fairfield County voters:
U.S. House District 12:
- Democrat – Jerrad Christian (D) – 40.61%
- Republican – Troy Balderson (R) – 59.39%
Ohio House District 69:
- Democrat – Amy Rigsby (D) – 29.60%
- Republican – Kevin D. Miller (R, incumbent) – 70.40%
Ohio House District 73:
- Democrat – Whittney Wood (D) – 47.60%
- Republican – Jeff LaRe (R, incumbent) – 52.40%
Fairfield County Commissioner:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Jeffrey Fix (R) – Unopposed
Fairfield County Auditor:
- Democrat– none filed
- Republican – Carri L. Brown (R) – Unopposed
Fairfield County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division)
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – David Andrew Trimmer (R) – Unopposed
Fairfield County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Juvenile/Probate):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Terre L. Vandervoort (R) – Unopposed
Judge of the Court of Appeals (5th District):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Matthew George (R) – Unopposed
Franklin County
To find all the county-wide candidates and issues use this link. Below are Congressional, Statehouse, and local races, as well as the bond and tax levy issues that impact Franklin County voters:
U.S. House District 3:
- Democrat – Joyce Beatty (D, incumbent) – 77.22%
- Republican – Cleophus Dulaney (R) – 22.78%
U.S. House District 15:
- Democrat– Don Leonard (D) – 51.90%
- Republican – Mike Carey (R-Columbus, incumbent) – 45.27%
- Third Party– Brennan Jacob Barrington (L) – 2.83%
Ohio House District 01:
Ohio House District 02:
Ohio House District 03:
- Democrat – Ismail Mohamed (D, incumbent) – 83.78%
- Republican – Bernadine Kennedy Kent (R) – 15.97%
Ohio House District 04:
Ohio House District 05:
- Democrat – Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D, incumbent) – 68.00%
- Republican – Richard Cole (R) – 31.89%
- Third Party – Eboney C. Eldridge – 0.05% (write-in)
Ohio House District 06:
Ohio House District 07:
- Democrat– Ukeme Awakessien Jeter (D) – 70.01%
- Republican – William Mercier (R) – 24.20%
- Non-Party – Cameron Koffel – 5.79%
Ohio House District 08:
- Democrat – Anita Somani (D, incumbent) – 70.79%
- Republican – Kelly Hunter-Kalagidis (R) – 29.21%
Ohio House District 09:
Ohio House District 10:
- Democrat – Mark E. Sigrist (D) – 59.26%
- Republican – Denise D’Angelo (R) – 40.74%
Ohio House District 11:
- Democrat – Crystal Lett (D, incumbent) – 62.26%
- Republican – Shawn Kaeser (R) – 37.74%
Ohio House District 12:
- Democrat – Lee Yarsky (D) – 33.48%
- Republican – Brian Stewart (R, incumbent) – 66.52%
Ohio Senate District 03:
- Democrat – Stacie A. Baker (D) – 51.88%
- Republican – Michele Reynolds (R, incumbent) – 48.12%
Ohio Senate District 15:
- Democrat – Latyna M. Humphrey (D) – 85.02%
- Republican – Joseph Healy (R) – 14.98%
Ohio Senate District 25:
- Democrat – Bill DeMora (D, incumbent) – 72.31%
- Republican – Don Roberts (R) – 27.55%
- Third Party – Raisheda D. Angus – 0.07% (write-in)
Franklin County Auditor:
Franklin County Commissioner:
Judge of Court of Appeals (10th District 2-9-27)
- Democrat – Michael C. Mentel (D) – 100% (unopposed)
- Republican – none filed
Judge of Court of Appeals (10th District 7-1-27)
- Democrat – Terri Jamison (D) – 100% (unopposed)
- Republican – none filed
Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division 1-1-27)
- Democrat – Carl Aveni (D) – 100% (unopposed)
- Republican – none filed
Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division 2-9-27)
- Democrat – Andy Miller (D) – 100% (unopposed)
- Republican – none filed
Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division 7-1-27)
- Democrat– David Young (D) – 100% (unopposed)
- Republican – none filed
Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Division 7-2-27)
- Democrat – Chris Brown (D) – 100% (unopposed)
- Republican – none filed
Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Domestic 1-2-27)
- Democrat – Kelly Gabrielle Boller (D) – 100% (unopposed)
- Republican – none filed
Franklin County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Domestic 1-3-27)
- Democrat – Lasheyl N. Stroud (D) – 100% (unopposed)
- Republican – none filed
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Probate 2-9-27)
- Democrat – Kelly Green (D) – 76.93%
- Republican – Chris Junga (R) – 23.07%
Knox County
The list of all certified candidates can be found here. Congressional races, a ballot issue and one Statehouse race that impact Knox County voters are listed below:
U.S. House District 12:
- Democrat – Jerrad Christian (D) – 40.61%
- Republican – Troy Balderson (R) – 59.39%
Ohio House District 61:
- Democrat– Vince McGrail (D) – 44.39%
- Republican – Shawn Stevens (R) – 55.61%
Ohio House District 98:
- Democrat – Scott Grund (D) – 29.02%
- Republican – Mark Hiner (R, incumbent) – 70.98%
Ohio Senate District 19:
- Democrat – Scott Charland (D) – 44.26%
- Republican – Ryan Rivers (R) – 55.74%
Knox County Commissioner:
- Democrat – Chuck Rogers (D) – 31.56%
- Republican – Bill Pursel (R) – 68.44%
Knox County Auditor:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Sarah Ann Thorne (R) – Unopposed
Judge of the Court of Appeals (5th District):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Matthew George (R) – Unopposed
Knox County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Probate/Juvenile):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Jay Walter Nixon (R) – Unopposed
Licking County
For a list of all candidates and issues on the ballot, use this link to perform a county-wide ballot lookup. Below is a snapshot of a Congressional race, three Statehouse races as well as local races that will impact Licking County:
U.S. House District 12:
- Democrat – Jerrad Christian (D) – 40.61%
- Republican – Troy Balderson (R) – 59.39%
Ohio House District 68:
- Democrat– Mason Blankenship (D) – 48.07%
- Republican – Thad Claggett (R, incumbent) – 51.93%
Ohio House District 69:
- Democrat– Amy Rigsby (D) – 29.60%
- Republican – Kevin D. Miller (R, incumbent) – 70.40%
Judge of the Court of Appeals (5th District):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Matthew George (R) – Unopposed
Licking County Common Pleas General Court Judge:
- Democrat– none filed
- Republican – Thomas M. Marcelain (R) – 100% (unopposed)
Licking County Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Court Judge:
- Democrat – Michael Dalsanto (D) – 45.05%
- Republican – Deborah G. Lang (R) – 54.95%
Licking County Common Pleas Domestic Court Judge:
- Democrat – Robert D. Essex (D) – 35.78%
- Republican – Richard P. Wright (R) – 64.22%
Licking County Auditor:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Michael L. Smith (R) – Unopposed
Licking County Commissioner:
- Democrat – Mary K. McLeish (D) – 40.00%
- Republican – Mark A. Van Buren (R) – 58.63%
- Write-in – Brian Belcher – 1.37%
Logan County
For a list of all candidates and issues on the ballot, use this link to perform a county-wide ballot lookup. Below is a snapshot of a Congressional race and two Statehouse races and that will impact Logan County:
U.S. House District 4:
- Democrat – Joshua D. Kolasinski (D) – 31.25%
- Republican – Jim Jordan (R, incumbent) – 64.49%
Ohio House District 83:
- Democrat – Sheila Coressel (D) – 30.94%
- Republican – Ty Matthews (R, incumbent) – 69.06%
Ohio House District 85:
- Democrat – Victoria Maddox (D) – 25.02%
- Republican – Tim Barhorst (R, incumbent) – 74.98%
Ohio Senate District 1:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Craig Riedel (R) – Unopposed
Judge of the Court of Appeals (3rd District):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Mark C. Miller (R) – Unopposed
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Family Division):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Sarah J. Warren (R) – Unopposed
Logan County Commissioner:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Michael E. Yoder (R) – Unopposed
Logan County Auditor:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Jack Reser (R) – Unopposed
Madison County
For a list of all candidates and issues on the ballot, use this link to perform a county-wide ballot lookup. Below is a snapshot of two Congressional races and two Statehouse races as well as ballot issues that will impact Madison County:
U.S. House District 15:
- Democrat– Don Leonard (D) – 51.90% (leading; race not yet called)
- Republican – Mike Carey (R-Columbus, incumbent) – 45.27%
- Third Party – Brennan Jacob Barrington (L) – 2.83%
Ohio House District 12:
- Democrat – Lee Yarsky (D) – 33.48%
- Republican – Brian Stewart (R, incumbent) – 66.52%
Ohio Senate District 3:
- Democrat – Stacie A. Baker (D) – 51.88%
- Republican – Michele Reynolds (R, incumbent) – 48.12%
Madison County Commissioner:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Tony K. Xenikis (R) – Unopposed
Madison County Auditor:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Ashley Cooper (R) – Unopposed
Judge of the Court of Appeals (12th District 1-1-27):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Matthew Byrne (R)
Judge of the Court of Appeals (12th District 2-9-27):
- Democrat– none filed
- Republican – Robert A. Hendrickson (R) – Unopposed
Madison County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Probate/Juvenile Division):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Christopher J. Brown (R) – Unopposed
Marion County
For a list of all candidates and issues on the ballot, use this link to perform a county-wide ballot lookup. Below is a snapshot of two Congressional races and two Statehouse races as well as ballot issues that will impact Marion County:
U.S. House District 4:
- Democrat – Joshua D. Kolasinski (D) – 31.25%
- Republican – Jim Jordan (R, incumbent) – 64.49%
Ohio House District 86:
- Democrat – Kent Halloran (D) – 40.80%
- Republican – Ben Weber (R) – 59.20%
Ohio House District 87:
- Democrat – Lora Covrett (D) – 25.20%
- Republican – Jeff McClain (R) – 68.21%
- Independent – Craig Swartz – 6.59%
Marion County Commissioner:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Kenneth H. Stiverson (R) – Unopposed
Marion County Auditor:
- Democrat – Joan Kasotis (D) – Unopposed
- Republican – none filed
Marion County Coroner:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Timothy F. Garner (R) – Unopposed
Judge of the Court of Appeals (3rd District):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Mark C. Miller (R) – Unopposed
Marion County Judge of the Court of Common Appeals (Family Division):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Rhonda Burggraf (R) – Unopposed
Morrow County
For a list of all candidates and issues on the ballot, use this link to perform a county-wide ballot and candidate lookup. Below is a snapshot of a Congressional race and a Statehouse race:
U.S. House District 4:
- Democrat – Joshua D. Kolasinski (D) – 31.25%
- Republican – Jim Jordan (R, incumbent) – 64.49%
Ohio House District 87:
- Democrat – Lora Covrett (D) – 25.20%
- Republican – Jeff McClain (R) – 68.21%
- Independent – Craig Swartz – 6.59%
Judge of the Court of Appeals (5th District):
- Democrat– none filed
- Republican – Matthew George (R) – Unopposed
Pickaway County
The list of all certified candidates can be found here. Below is a snapshot of one Congressional, three Statehouse, and several county races that will impact Pickaway County:
U.S. House District 2:
- Democrat – Jen Mazzuckelli (D) – 35.76%
- Republican – David Taylor (R, incumbent) – 64.24%
U.S. House District 15:
- Democrat – Don Leonard (D) – 51.90% (leading; race not yet called)
- Republican – Mike Carey (R, incumbent) – 45.27%
- Libertarian – Brennan Barrington – 2.83%
- Samuel Ronan (Write-in)
Ohio House District 12:
- Democrat – Lee E. Yarsky (D) – 33.48%
- Republican – Brian Stewart (R, incumbent) – 66.52%
Ohio Senate District 03:
- Democrat – Stacie A. Baker (D) – 51.88%
- Republican – Michele Reynolds (R, incumbent) – 48.12%
Pickaway County Commissioner:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Jay H. Wippel (R) – Unopposed
Pickaway County Auditor:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Brad Washburn (R) – Unopposed
Pickaway Coroner:
- Democrat – Brad W. Cotton (D)
- Republican– none filed
- Third Party – Seth Yates (Write – In)
Pickaway Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Juvenile & Probate Division)
- Democrat – Shelly R. Harsha (D) – Unopposed
- Republican – none filed
Judge of Court of Appeals (4th District)
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Peter B. Abele (R) – Unopposed
Union County
The list of all certified candidates can be found here. Below are one Congressional and two Statehouse races that will impact Union County:
U.S. House District 4:
- Democrat – Joshua D. Kolasinski (D) – 31.25%
- Republican – Jim Jordan (R, incumbent) – 64.49%
- Third Party – Tracey Tackett – 4.26%
Ohio House District 86:
- Democrat – Kent Halloran (D) – 40.80%
- Republican – Ben Weber (R) – 59.20%
Union County Commissioner:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Shaun M. Bailey (R) – Unopposed
Union County Auditor:
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Andrea L. Weaver (R) – Unopposed
Judge of the Court of Appeals (3rd District):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Mark C. Miller (R) – Unopposed
Union County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Divisions):
- Democrat– none filed
- Republican – David Phillips (R) – Unopposed
Union County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Probate and Juvenile Divisions):
- Democrat – none filed
- Republican – Rick Rodger (R) – Unopposed
Issues:
- Village of Richwood: Renewal – Roads – 3 mills for 5 years – PASSED – For 55.17%, Against 44.83%
- Jerome Township: Renewal – Police /PSO – 1.2 mills for 5 years – PASSED – For 53.23%, Against 46.77%
