2026 Ohio Senate election
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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]
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Outgoing incumbents
Republican
- 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
- District 15: Hearcel Craig is term-limited.
- District 23: Nickie Antonio is term-limited.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[2] | Likely R | January 22, 2026 |
Results
| 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
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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
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
Candidates
Nominee
- 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
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig Riedel | 22,165 | 50.98 | |
| Republican | Jim Hoops | 21,309 | 49.02 | |
| Total votes | 43,474 | 100.0 | ||
District 3
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Michele Reynolds, incumbent state senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michele Reynolds (incumbent) | 17,592 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 17,592 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Stacie Baker, Reynoldsburg city councilmember (2017–present)
Eliminated in primary
- Natasha Wheatley-Caffrey, nonprofit professional
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stacie Baker | 11,083 | 55.94 | |
| Democratic | Natasha Wheatley-Caffrey | 8,730 | 44.06 | |
| Total votes | 19,813 | 100.0 | ||
District 5
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Phil Plummer, state representative from the 39th district (2019–present)[9]
Did not file
- Rodney Creech, state representative from the 40th district (2023–present)[10]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Plummer | 26,768 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 26,768 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jeffrey Harris
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeffrey Harris (write-in) | 579 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 579 | 100.0 | ||
District 7
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
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Kim Lukens,
Endorsements
- U.S. representatives
- Steve Chabot, former OH-01 (1995–2009, 2011–2023)[12]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Zac Haines | 22,290 | 77.35 | |
| Republican | Kim Lukens | 6,527 | 22.65 | |
| Total votes | 28,817 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Cara Jacob, physician
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cara Jacob | 18,991 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 18,991 | 100.0 | ||
District 9
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Catherine Ingram, incumbent state senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Catherine Ingram (incumbent) | 29,253 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 29,253 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Linda Matthews
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Linda Matthews (write-in) | 212 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 212 | 100.0 | ||
District 11
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Paula Hicks-Hudson, incumbent state senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paula Hicks-Hudson (incumbent) | 20,614 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 20,614 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- James Nowak, attorney
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Nowak | 8,537 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,537 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kenneth Sharp
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | Kenneth Sharp | 277 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 277 | 100.0 | ||
District 13
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Gayle Manning, speaker pro tempore and state representative from the 52nd district (2019-present) (Incumbent Nathan Manning's mother)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gayle Manning | 20,920 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 22,196 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joe Miller, state representative from the 53rd district (2019–present)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Miller | 24,699 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 24,699 | 100.0 | ||
District 15
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Latyna Humphrey, state representative from the 2nd district (2023–present)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Latyna Humphrey | 28,110 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 28,110 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joseph Healy
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | [Joseph Healy | 3,811 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,811 | 100.0 | ||
District 17
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Shane Wilkin, incumbent state senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shane Wilkin (incumbent) | 24,092 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 24,092 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brian Deer, coach
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Deer | 9,372 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 9,372 | 100.0 | ||
District 19
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Ryan Rivers, former Orange township trustee[13]
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Rivers | 18,266 | 51.84 | |
| Republican | Beth Lear | 16,970 | 48.16 | |
| Total votes | 35,236 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Janet Wagner[15]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Janet Wagner | 17,788 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 17,788 | 100.0 | ||
District 21
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Kent Smith, incumbent state senator
Eliminated in primary
- Delores Ford, member of the Ohio State Board of Education from the 11th district (2025–present)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kent Smith (incumbent) | 30,271 | 68.18 | |
| Democratic | Delores Ford | 14,129 | 31.82 | |
| Total votes | 44,400 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mikhail Alterman, nominee for this district in 2022
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mikhail Alterman | 3,382 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,382 | 100.0 | ||
District 23
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Bride Rose Sweeney, state representative from the 16th district (2023–present)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bride Rose Sweeney | 28,822 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 28,822 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Robert Dintaman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Dintaman | 5,983 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,983 | 100.0 | ||
District 25
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill DeMora, incumbent state senator
Eliminated in primary
- Jesse Baker
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill DeMora (incumbent) | 15,984 | 56.27 | |
| Democratic | Jesse Baker | 12,421 | 43.23 | |
| Total votes | 28,405 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Don Roberts, attorney
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Roberts | 8,098 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,098 | 100.0 | ||
District 27
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Steve Demetriou, state representative from the 35th district (2023–present)[16]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Demetriou | 21,726 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 21,726 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Roberto, former superintendent of the Aurora City School District (2020–2023)[17]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Roberto | 27,495 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 27,495 | 100.0 | ||
District 29
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.[18] Schuring was re-elected with no formal opposition in 2022.[8]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jane Timken, incumbent state senator[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jane Timken (incumbent) | 25,966 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 25,966 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Thomas West, former state representative from the 49th district (2017–2023)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas West | 21,960 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 21,960 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Zach Moore
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | Zach Moore (write-in) | 3 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3 | 100.0 | ||
District 31
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
Candidates
Nominee
- Al Landis, incumbent state senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Al Landis (incumbent) | 22,196 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 22,196 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Laura Sirot
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Laura Sirot | 11,736 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,736 | 100.0 | ||
District 33
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.[20]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Al Cutrona, incumbent state senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Al Cutrona (incumbent) | 22,921 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 22,921 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michael Kripchak, businessman and former congressional candidate[21]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Kripchak | 20,035 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 20,035 | 100.0 | ||