Republican Incumbents Win Ohio Legislative and Congressional Seats
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Ohio Election News
In Ohio, election news means campaigns, polling, voting and results. Reporting here follows candidate activity and the mechanics of the democratic process across the state.
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November 7, 2026
Ohio Puts Lucas County Elections Board Under OversightThe state places the county board at the highest level of administrative oversight after delays in reporting November election results.
November 5, 2026
Ty Moore Wins Re-Election in Ohio HouseThe Ohio District 95 representative secured another term as the state's gas tax holiday takes effect.
November 5, 2026
East Ohio Turnout Tops 50% in MidtermsFour East Ohio counties recorded turnout above 50% in Tuesday's midterm election, while statewide turnout reached 58.1%.
November 5, 2026
Thomas Wins 65th District Seat Over BarboRepublican David Thomas holds the Ohio House seat, defeating Democrat John Barbo in the Ashtabula and Trumbull county district.
November 5, 2026
Kulewicz Wins Ohio Attorney General RaceDemocrat John Kulewicz narrowly defeated State Auditor Keith Faber, and absentee and provisional ballots are still being counted.
November 4, 2026
Ohio Voters Enshrine Photo ID in ConstitutionLucas County voters elected Democrats in most races as Issue 3 passed statewide with 63.59 percent approval.
November 4, 2026
Sigurdson Wins Ohio House 19th District SeatDemocrat Nicole Sigurdson defeated Republican Ed Hargate in the Cuyahoga County race to succeed term-limited incumbent Phil Robinson.
November 4, 2026
Click Wins Fourth Term in Ohio's 88th DistrictRepublican State Rep. Gary Click defeats Democrat Aaron Jones to retain his seat representing Sandusky and Seneca counties.
November 4, 2026
Acton Wins Ohio Governor's Race for DemocratsDemocrats also return Sherrod Brown to the Senate and flip key Ohio congressional seats.
November 4, 2026
Acton Wins Ohio Governor Race Over RamaswamyDemocrat Amy Acton was projected to defeat Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, while Sherrod Brown was projected to win the Ohio Senate race over Jon Husted.
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Ohio reporting spans campaigns, ballot initiatives, voting access and election results. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where the electorate gathers to cast ballots. The geography of the state often produces distinct regional voting patterns that define how statewide races take shape. Campaign finance and changes to voting requirements are the factors that shift most frequently from one cycle to the next.