Ohio: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
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- Voter registration deadline: October 5, 2026. County boards of elections and the Secretary of State's office stay open until 9 p.m. This deadline has passed.
- Early in-person voting: October 6, 2026 to November 1, 2026. Remaining hours: Oct 23, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Oct 24, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Oct 26, 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Oct 27, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Oct 28–30, 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Oct 31, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Nov 1, 1–5 p.m. There is no early voting on Monday, Nov 2.
- Last day to request an absentee (mail) ballot: October 27, 2026. Your county board of elections must receive the application by 8:30 p.m. Completed ballots must reach the board by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day (Nov 3). Military and overseas ballots can arrive by mail as late as Nov 7.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Official election information: Ohio Secretary of State
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
United States Senate (Unexpired Term Ending 01/03/2029)
This special election fills the rest of the Senate term that ends January 3, 2029. Jon Husted, who was appointed to the seat in 2025, is running.
Some details of this race couldn't be confirmed. Check your sample ballot.
- Sherrod Brown Democratic · Challenger
Sherrod Brown is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat from Ohio whose term ends January 3, 2029. Jon Husted, a Republican, holds the seat now. Brown has held elected… - Jon Husted Republican · Incumbent
Jon Husted is a Republican who has represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate since January 2025, when Governor Mike DeWine appointed him to the seat JD Vance left after becoming Vice… - Greg Levy Other-party candidate · Challenger
Greg Levy is an Akron-born military veteran and community organizer who lives in University Heights. He is the Party for Socialism and Liberation's candidate and is on Ohio's… - William B. Redpath Libertarian · Challenger
William B. "Bill" Redpath is a Libertarian from Perrysburg, Ohio. He grew up in Findlay and retired in 2023 after a 38-year career in business valuation. He ran in the May 5, 2026…
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
This is a four-year term starting January 11, 2027. It is an open seat because Governor Mike DeWine (R) is term-limited. Governor and lieutenant governor are elected together on one ticket. The running mates are David Pepper (with Amy Acton), Robert A. McColley (with Vivek Ramaswamy), and James L. Mills (with Don Kissick).
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- Amy Acton Democratic · Open seat
Amy Acton is a physician who served as Director of the Ohio Department of Health. She is the Democratic nominee for Governor of Ohio in the November 3, 2026 general election,… - Don Kissick Libertarian · Open seat
Don Kissick is the Libertarian Party of Ohio's nominee for governor in 2026. His running mate for lieutenant governor is business owner James Mills. Kissick lives in Ottawa, Ohio,… - Vivek Ramaswamy Republican · Open seat
Vivek Ramaswamy is a Republican businessman and 2024 presidential candidate running for governor of Ohio in the November 3, 2026 general election. He founded the biotech company…