2026 Ohio Senate election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Ohio Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect senators in 17 odd-numbered districts of the Ohio Senate.[1]
Outgoing incumbents
[edit]Republican
[edit]- District 1: Rob McColley is term-limited.
- District 5: Steve Huffman is term-limited.
- District 7: Steve Wilson is term-limited.
- District 13: Nathan Manning is term-limited.
- District 19: Andrew Brenner is term-limited.
- District 27: Kristina Roegner is term-limited.
Democratic
[edit]- District 15: Hearcel Craig is term-limited.
- District 23: Nickie Antonio is term-limited.
Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[2] | Likely R | January 22, 2026 |
Results
[edit]| District | 2024 Pres.[3] | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Outcome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | R+49.0 | Rob McColley | Rep | TBD | |||
| 3rd | R+10.7 | Michele Reynolds | Rep | TBD | |||
| 5th | R+36.3 | Steve Huffman | Rep | TBD | |||
| 7th | R+16.9 | Steve Wilson | Rep | TBD | |||
| 9th | D+49.1 | Catherine Ingram | Dem | TBD | |||
| 11th | D+21.0 | Paula Hicks-Hudson | Dem | TBD | |||
| 13th | R+10.8 | Nathan Manning | Rep | TBD | |||
| 15th | D+56.8 | Hearcel Craig | Dem | TBD | |||
| 17th | R+51.7 | Shane Wilkin | Rep | TBD | |||
| 19th | R+20.8 | Andrew Brenner | Rep | TBD | |||
| 21st | D+66.6 | Kent Smith | Dem | TBD | |||
| 23rd | D+41.2 | Nickie Antonio | Dem | TBD | |||
| 25th | D+31.3 | Bill DeMora | Dem | TBD | |||
| 27th | R+5.8 | Kristina Roegner | Rep | TBD | |||
| 29th | R+20.1 | Jane Timken | Rep | TBD | |||
| 31st | R+43.0 | Al Landis | Rep | TBD | |||
| 33rd | R+23.9 | Alessandro Cutrona | Rep | TBD | |||
List of districts
[edit]|
District 1 • District 3 • District 5 • District 7 • District 9 • District 11 • District 13 • District 15 • District 17 • District 19 • District 21 • District 23 • District 25 • District 27 • District 29 • District 31 • District 33 |
District 1
[edit]The 1st district includes a portion of Logan County and all of Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Williams counties.[4] The incumbent is Republican Rob McColley, who is the president of the Ohio Senate, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Craig Riedel, former state representative from the 82nd district (2017–2022) and candidate for Ohio's 9th congressional district in 2024[5]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig Riedel | 22,242 | 50.99 | |
| Republican | Jim Hoops | 21,382 | 49.01 | |
| Total votes | 43,624 | 100.0 | ||
District 3
[edit]The 3rd district includes the southern half of Franklin County and all of Madison and Pickaway counties.[4] The incumbent is Republican Michele Reynolds, who was elected with 52.7% of the vote in 2022.[8]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Michele Reynolds, incumbent state senator
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michele Reynolds (incumbent) | 17,678 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 17,678 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Stacie Baker, Reynoldsburg city councilmember (2017–present)
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Natasha Wheatley-Caffrey, nonprofit professional
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stacie Baker | 11,167 | 55.85 | |
| Democratic | Natasha Wheatley-Caffrey | 8,826 | 44.15 | |
| Total votes | 19,993 | 100.0 | ||
District 5
[edit]The 5th district includes portions of Butler, Darke, and Montgomery counties and all of Miami and Preble counties.[4] The incumbent is Republican Steve Huffman, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Phil Plummer, state representative from the 39th district (2019–present)[10]
Did not file
[edit]- Rodney Creech, state representative from the 40th district (2023–present)[11]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Plummer | 26,868 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 26,868 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Jeffrey Harris
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeffrey Harris (write-in) | 584 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 584 | 100.0 | ||
District 7
[edit]The 7th district includes portions of Hamilton County and all of Warren County.[4] The incumbent is Republican Steve Wilson, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Kim Lukens
Endorsements
[edit]- U.S. representatives
- Steve Chabot, former OH-01 (1995–2009, 2011–2023)[13]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Zac Haines | 22,360 | 77.35 | |
| Republican | Kim Lukens | 6,549 | 22.65 | |
| Total votes | 28,909 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Cara Jacob, physician
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cara Jacob | 19,095 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 19,095 | 100.0 | ||
District 9
[edit]The 9th district encompasses the city of Cincinnati.[4] The incumbent is Democrat Catherine Ingram, who was elected with 72.5% of the vote in 2022.[8]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Catherine Ingram, incumbent state senator
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Catherine Ingram (incumbent) | 29,593 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 29,593 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Linda Matthews
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Linda Matthews (write-in) | 214 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 214 | 100.0 | ||
District 11
[edit]The 11th district encompasses the city of Toledo.[4] The incumbent is Democrat Paula Hicks-Hudson, who was elected with 55.1% of the vote in 2022.[8]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Paula Hicks-Hudson, incumbent state senator
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paula Hicks-Hudson (incumbent) | 20,711 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 20,711 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- James Nowak, attorney
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Nowak | 8,565 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,565 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Kenneth Sharp
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | Kenneth Sharp | 277 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 277 | 100.0 | ||
District 13
[edit]The 13th district includes all of Lorain County and most of Huron County.[4] The incumbent is Republican Nathan Manning, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Gayle Manning, speaker pro tempore and state representative from the 52nd district (2019-present) (Incumbent Nathan Manning's mother)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gayle Manning | 20,979 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 20,979 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Joe Miller, state representative from the 53rd district (2019–present)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Miller | 24,808 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 24,808 | 100.0 | ||
District 15
[edit]The 15th district encompasses the city of Columbus.[4] The incumbent is Democrat Hearcel Craig, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Latyna Humphrey, state representative from the 2nd district (2023–present)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Latyna Humphrey | 28,462 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 28,462 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Joseph Healy
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joseph Healy | 3,841 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,841 | 100.0 | ||
District 17
[edit]The 17th district includes a portion of Perry County and all of Fayette, Highland, Hocking, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, and Vinton counties.[4] The incumbent is Republican Shane Wilkin, who was elected with 74.4% of the vote in 2022.[8]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Shane Wilkin, incumbent state senator
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shane Wilkin (incumbent) | 24,283 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 24,283 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Brian Deer, coach
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Deer | 9,436 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 9,436 | 100.0 | ||
District 19
[edit]The 19th district includes all of Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, and Knox counties.[4] The incumbent is Republican Andrew Brenner, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Ryan Rivers, former Orange township trustee[15]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Rivers | 18,344 | 51.84 | |
| Republican | Beth Lear | 17,042 | 48.16 | |
| Total votes | 35,386 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Janet Wagner[17]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Janet Wagner | 17,874 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 17,874 | 100.0 | ||
District 21
[edit]The 21st district includes the cities of Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Shaker Heights, and Warrensville Heights in suburban Cleveland.[4] The incumbent is Democrat Kent Smith, who was elected with 82.8% of the vote in 2022.[8]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Kent Smith, incumbent state senator
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Delores Ford, member of the Ohio State Board of Education from the 11th district (2025–present)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kent Smith (incumbent) | 30,445 | 68.09 | |
| Democratic | Delores Ford | 14,271 | 31.91 | |
| Total votes | 44,716 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Mikhail Alterman, nominee for this district in 2022
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mikhail Alterman | 3,401 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,401 | 100.0 | ||
District 23
[edit]The 23rd district encompasses the cities of Cleveland, Lakewood, and Westlake.[4] The incumbent is Democrat Nickie Antonio, the minority leader of the Ohio Senate, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Bride Rose Sweeney, state representative from the 16th district (2023–present)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bride Rose Sweeney | 29,023 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 29,023 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Robert Dintaman
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Dintaman | 6,008 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 6,008 | 100.0 | ||
District 25
[edit]The 25th district encompasses the communities of Upper Arlington and Minerva Park.[4] The incumbent is Democrat Bill DeMora, who was elected with 72.6% of the vote in 2022.[8]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Bill DeMora, incumbent state senator
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Jesse Baker
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill DeMora (incumbent) | 16,103 | 56.14 | |
| Democratic | Jesse Baker | 12,582 | 43.86 | |
| Total votes | 28,685 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Don Roberts, attorney
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Roberts | 8,142 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,142 | 100.0 | ||
District 27
[edit]The 27th district includes all of Portage County, as well as portions of Geauga and Summit counties.[4] The incumbent is Republican Kristina Roegner, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Steve Demetriou, state representative from the 35th district (2023–present)[18]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Demetriou | 21,809 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 21,809 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Mike Roberto, former superintendent of the Aurora City School District (2020–2023)[19]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Roberto | 27,632 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 27,632 | 100.0 | ||
District 29
[edit]The 29th district includes most of Stark County, including the communities of Alliance, Canton, Massillon, and Waynesburg.[4] The incumbent is Republican Jane Timken, who was appointed to the Senate in January 2025 following the death of Kirk Schuring.[20] Schuring was re-elected with no formal opposition in 2022.[8]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Jane Timken, incumbent state senator[21]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jane Timken (incumbent) | 26,068 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 26,068 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Thomas West, former state representative from the 49th district (2017–2023)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas West | 22,087 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 22,087 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Failed to qualify
[edit]- Zach Moore
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | Zach Moore (write-in) | 3 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3 | 100.0 | ||
District 31
[edit]The 31st district includes all of Muskingum, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties, as well as portions of Guernsey and Stark counties.[4] The incumbent is Republican Al Landis, who was elected with no formal opposition in 2022.[8]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Al Landis, incumbent state senator
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Al Landis (incumbent) | 22,286 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 22,286 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Laura Sirot
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Laura Sirot | 11,777 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,777 | 100.0 | ||
District 33
[edit]The 33rd district includes all of Carroll, Columbiana, and Mahoning counties.[4] The incumbent is Republican Al Cutrona, who was elected with 60.9% of the vote in 2024.[22]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Al Cutrona, incumbent state senator
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Al Cutrona (incumbent) | 22,963 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 22,963 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Michael Kripchak, businessman and former congressional candidate[23]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Kripchak | 20,087 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 20,087 | 100.0 | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Ohio State Senate elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ Jacobson, Louis (January 22, 2026). "Handicapping The 2026 State Legislative Map: A First Look". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Dave's Redistricting". Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 "Find Your Senator". Ohio Senate. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ Cummins, Todd (April 30, 2025). "Riedel eyes return to Statehouse with focus on tax cuts, school choice". WLIO. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ Cummins, Todd (April 14, 2025). "Hoops eyes Ohio Senate seat in 2026 election". WLIO. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 "May 5, 2026 Primary/Special Election Official Canvass". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "2022 Ohio State Senate Election Results". Statesman Journal. November 8, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "May 5, 2026 Primary/Special Election Official Canvass". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ↑ McPherson, LeAnne Marie (July 8, 2025). "State Rep. Phil Plummer seeks Ohio Senate seat in 2026". WDTN. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ Kreemer, Avery (May 14, 2025). "Ohio House speaker asked Rep. Creech to resign, removed him from committees after sexual misconduct probe". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Ohio State Senate elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ "Week in review: October 26, 2025". The Ohio Society of CPAs.
- 1 2 "May 5, 2026 Primary/Special Election Official Canvass". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Rivers declares run for State Senate". Knox Pages. April 27, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Week in review: July 13, 2025". The Ohio Society of CPAs. July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Democratic Candidates". Delaware County Democratic Primary. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Schreck, Isabella (May 19, 2025). "Legislative update: Politicians talk House GOP budget, Demetriou runs for Ohio Senate". The Portager. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ https://signalohio.org/these-ohio-educators-were-fed-up-democrats-recruited-them-to-run-for-the-statehouse-election-2026/
- ↑ Trau, Morgan (January 27, 2025). "Former Ohio GOP Chair Jane Timken appointed to open state Senate seat". Ohio Capital Journal. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ Springer, Grace (January 27, 2025). "Jane Timken will represent Stark County in Ohio Senate. Here are her plans for office". Canton Repository. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
[Timken] said she plans to seek reelection.
- ↑ "2024 OH State Senate General Election Results". USA Today. November 5, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ Skolnick, David (January 31, 2026). "Kripchak files to challenge Cutrona for state senator". Salem News. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
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