These are the general-election candidates on Ohio's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Ohio 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Ohio
Amy Acton Democratic
Vivek Ramaswamy Republican
Don Kissick Libertarian
Tim Grady Independent
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. Senate (special election)
Sherrod Brown Democratic
Jon Husted Republican
Bill Redpath Libertarian
Tony Glasses Holliman Independent
Greg Levy No Party
Secretary of State
C. Russo Democratic
Robert Sprague Republican
Tom Pruss Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Attorney General
John Kulewicz Democratic
Keith Faber Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Treasurer
Seth Walsh Democratic
Jay Edwards Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Auditor
Annette Blackwell Democratic
Frank LaRose Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 1
Greg Landsman DemocraticIncumbent
Eric Conroy Republican
Nathan Weise Libertarian
U.S. House, District 2
Dave Taylor RepublicanIncumbent
Jen Mazzuckelli Democratic
U.S. House, District 3
Joyce Beatty DemocraticIncumbent
Cleophus Dulaney Republican
Jason Fistick Nonparty
U.S. House, District 4
Jim Jordan RepublicanIncumbent
Josh Kolasinski Democratic
Tracey Tackett Independent
U.S. House, District 5
Bob Latta RepublicanIncumbent
Brian Shaver Democratic
Dalton Franklin Independent
U.S. House, District 6
Michael Rulli RepublicanIncumbent
Elizabeth Kirtley Democratic
U.S. House, District 7
Max Miller RepublicanIncumbent
Brian Poindexter Democratic
U.S. House, District 8
Warren Davidson RepublicanIncumbent
Vanessa Enoch Democratic
U.S. House, District 9
Marcy Kaptur DemocraticIncumbent
Derek Merrin Republican
Matthew Althaus Libertarian
U.S. House, District 10
Mike Turner RepublicanIncumbent
Kristina Knickerbocker Democratic
Tom McMasters Libertarian
U.S. House, District 11
Shontel Brown DemocraticIncumbent
Mike Kirchner Republican
Cortney Peterson Independent
U.S. House, District 12
Troy Balderson RepublicanIncumbent
Jerrad Christian Democratic
U.S. House, District 13
Emilia Sykes DemocraticIncumbent
Carey Coleman Republican
Sandeep Dixit Nonparty
U.S. House, District 14
Dave Joyce RepublicanIncumbent
Maria Jukic Democratic
U.S. House, District 15
Mike Carey RepublicanIncumbent
Don Leonard Democratic
Brennan Barrington Libertarian
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Also on the Ohio ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Ohio voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Ohio
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Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Ohio in 2026?
Governor: Amy Acton (Democratic), Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican), Don Kissick (Libertarian), Tim Grady (Independent). U.S. Senate: Sherrod Brown (Democratic), Jon Husted (Republican), Bill Redpath (Libertarian), Tony Glasses Holliman (Independent), Greg Levy (No Party). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Ohio on Election Day?
Polls are open statewide on November 3, 2026; confirm your local hours at Vote.org.
When is the Ohio election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Ohio 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.