2026 Ohio House of Representatives election Last updated March 05, 2026
2026 Ohio House of Representatives election Republican incumbent Term-limited or retiring Republican Democratic incumbent Term-limited or retiring Democrat
The 2026 Ohio House of Representatives election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections . [ 1] Voters will elect members of the Ohio House of Representatives in all 99 of the U.S. state of Ohio 's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. [ 2]
Summary of results by district District 1 Republican primary Declared Joel Greff, computer analyst [ 12] District 9 Republican primary Declared Bruce Euans, real estate agent [ 12] District 12 Republican primary Declared Brian Stewart , incumbent representative (2023-present) [ 16] Patty Hamilton, army veteran and candidate for this district in 2024 [ 16] District 14 Republican primary Declared David J. Morgan, candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024 (write-in) [ 17] District 15 Libertarian primary Declared Ryan McClain, Republican candidate for this district in 2024 (write-in) [ 17] District 16 Republican primary Declared Sophia Tjotjos, attorney [ 17] District 19 Democratic primary Declared Dionna Gore, teacher [ 17] Cheryl Perez, small business owner [ 17] Nicole Sigurdson, union organizer [ 17] Azaadjeet Singh, college professor (write in) [ 17] Republican primary Declared Eric Geyer, pharmacist [ 17] District 21 Republican primary Declared Tina Barhams (write in) [ 17] District 24 Democratic primary Candidates Dani Isaacsohn, incumbent representative (2023-present) [ 20] District 26 Republican primary Candidates Tom Brinkman , former representative from the 27th district (2001-2008, 2015-2022) [ 20] District 29 Democratic primary Candidates Jonathan Bradner, pastor [ 24] District 31 Republican primary Candidates J. Noah Spinner, lawyer [ 25] District 33 Republican primary Candidates Napoleon Rodgers Jr. [ 25] District 35 Republican primary Declared Vik Sandhu, small business owner [ 26] [ 27] Declined
District 36 Democratic primary Candidates Rose Lounsbury, teacher [ 32] District 37 Democratic primary Candidates Phil Crippen, banker [ 32] Tom Herner [ 32] District 39 Republican primary Candidates Mark Campbell, at-large city councilman for Huber Heights (1990-present) [ 32] [ 33] Democratic primary Candidates Daquan Neal, legislative aide [ 32] Mike Stevens [ 32] District 40 Democratic primary Candidates Timothy Hornbacker (write-in) [ 32] District 43 Republican primary Candidates Kristi Kille [ 35] David Karmol, attorney [ 35] Libertarian primary Candidates Zach Hall, retail worker [ 35] District 44 Democratic primary Candidates David Fournier, attorney [ 35] District 46 Democratic primary Candidates Benjamin McCaul, business consultant [ 36] District 47 Democratic primary Candidates Jordan Haire, mental health counselor [ 36] District 48 Democratic primary Candidates Nick Morris, university professor [ 37] District 49 Democratic primary Candidates Krista Allison, attorney [ 37] Brit Steiner, diplomat [ 37] District 50 The 50th district is represented by Republican Matthew Kishman , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 51 The 51st district is represented by Republican Jodi Salvo , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 52 The 52nd district is represented by Republican Gayle Manning , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 53 The 53rd district is represented by Democrat Joe Miller , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 54 The 54th district is represented by Republican Kellie Deeter , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 55 The 55th district is represented by Republican Michelle Teska , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 56 The 56th district is represented by Republican Adam Mathews , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 57 Republican primary Declared Jesse Styles, small business owner [ 19] Democratic primary Declared Rick Walker, nominee for this district in 2024 [ 19] District 58 The 58th district is represented by Democrat Lauren McNally , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 59 The 59th district is represented by Republican Tex Fischer , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 60 The 60th district is represented by Republican Brian Lorenz , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 61 The 61st district is represented by Republican Beth Lear , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 62 Democratic primary Declared Ian Schwartz, Air Force Veteran [ 41] District 64 The 64th district is represented by Republican Nick Santucci , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 65 The 65th district is represented by Republican David Thomas , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 66 The 66th district is represented by Republican Sharon Ray , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 67 The 67th district is represented by Republican Melanie Miller , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 68 The 68th district is represented by Republican Thaddeus Claggett , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 69 The 69th district is represented by Republican Kevin D. Miller , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 70 The 70th district is represented by Republican Brian Lampton , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 71 The 71st district is represented by Republican Levi Dean , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 72 Democratic primary Declared Nathaniel Adams, nominee for this district in 2024 [ 46] Jeff Clapper, Kent city councilman [ 47] District 73 The 73rd district is represented by Republican Jeff LaRe , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 74 The 74th district is represented by Republican Bernard Willis , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 75 The 75th district is represented by Republican Haraz Ghanbari , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 76 The 76th district is represented by Republican Marilyn John , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 77 The 77th district is represented by Republican Meredith Craig , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 78 The 78th district is represented by Republican Matt Huffman , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 79 The 79th district is represented by Republican Monica Robb Blasdel , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 80 The 80th district is represented by Republican Johnathan Newman , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 81 The 81st district is represented by Republican James Hoops , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 82 The 82nd district is represented by Republican Roy Klopfenstein , who is running for re-election.
Libertarian Primary- Christopher Elder
Democratic Primary- David Plant (write-in)
District 83 The 83rd district is represented by Republican Ty Mathews , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 84 The 84th district is represented by Republican Angela King , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 85 The 85th district is represented by Republican Tim Barhorst , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 86 The 86th district is represented by Republican Tracy Richardson , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 87 The 87th district is represented by Republican Riordan McClain , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 88 The 88th district is represented by Republican Gary Click , who is running for re-election. [ 49]
District 89 Democratic primary Declared Easton Retzke, entrepreneur [ 51] Withdrawn
District 90 The 90th district is represented by Republican Justin Pizzulli , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 92 The 92nd district is represented by Republican Mark Johnson , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 93 Democratic primary Declared
Jessica Harper, teacher [ 58] District 94 Democratic primary Declared
Wenda Sheard, nominee for this district in 2024 [ 60] District 95 Democratic primary Declared
District 98 The 98th district is represented by Republican Mark Hiner , who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
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