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Ohio

Voter Registration

Deadline for November 3 general: October 4, 2026 (30 days before)

Elections

Primary

Ohio Primary Election

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Governor, statewide offices

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General

Ohio General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Governor, statewide offices

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Who's Running

Governor

General Election: November 3, 2026

Matt Dolan

Republican · Challenger

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Nan Whaley

Democratic · Challenger

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U.S. House Races

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Ohio — District 1

General Election: November 3, 2026

Greg Landsman

Democratic · Incumbent

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Damon Lynch

Democratic

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Eric Conroy

Republican

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Holly Adams

Republican

Ballot Measures

2024 Results

Issue 1 · OhioPassed

Independent Redistricting Commission

Created an independent citizens redistricting commission to draw state legislative and congressional district maps, replacing the politician-controlled process that had produced maps repeatedly struck down by courts.