Ohio · 2026 Midterms

What's on your Ohio ballot

A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races Ohio voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.

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U.S. Senate, Ohio (special election)

Husted vs BrownToo close to call

Special election for the final two years of JD Vance's term. A true toss-up: RCP's polling average has Brown narrowly ahead, and June polls (Fox, AARP) favor Brown.

Jon Husted Republican

Appointed U.S. Senator since 2025; former Ohio Lieutenant Governor

45%est. chance of winning · RCP: Toss-up; appointed incumbent seeking to finish the term
  • EconomyTax cuts, support for manufacturing and working-class jobs
  • ImmigrationStronger border enforcement
  • GovernmentTrump-endorsed; positions himself between the party’s populist and moderate wings
versus
Sherrod Brown Democrat

Former three-term U.S. Senator

55%est. chance of winning · RCP average (July): Brown +0.6; Fox News (June): +8; AARP (June): +3
  • EconomyChampion of working-class and labor interests, trade policy focused on American jobs
  • HealthcareProtect and expand access, lower drug costs
  • GovernmentPopulist record, anti-corporate posture
  • HousingSupports affordable housing investment

Governor

Ramaswamy vs ActonToo close to call

Open seat; Gov. Mike DeWine is term-limited. The race has tightened to a dead heat: June polls (AARP, Fox) show Acton narrowly ahead.

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Businessman and former presidential candidate

45%est. chance of winning · Trump-endorsed; June polls show a 1-3 point deficit
  • EconomyCut taxes and regulation, pro-business growth agenda
  • EducationSupports school choice and curriculum changes
  • GovernmentOutsider, close to the Trump movement
  • ImmigrationSupports stronger enforcement
versus
Amy Acton Democrat

Former Ohio Department of Health Director

55%est. chance of winning · AARP (June): Acton +3; Fox News: Acton +1
  • HealthcarePublic health focus, expand access; led Ohio's early COVID-19 response
  • EconomyFocus on working families and cost of living
  • EducationInvest in public schools

Attorney General

Faber vs KulewiczCompetitive

Open seat; AG Dave Yost was term-limited. Ohio Republicans have held statewide offices since 2006.

Keith Faber Republican

Ohio State Auditor since 2019; former Ohio Senate president

68%est. chance of winning · R-leaning statewide
  • GovernmentDefend constitutional rights and religious liberty, consumer fraud protection
  • ImmigrationSupports border enforcement
  • EconomyAnti-fraud and anti-trafficking focus
versus
John Kulewicz Democrat

Retired attorney; Upper Arlington City Council member

32%est. chance of winning · R-leaning statewide
  • GovernmentRule-of-law focus, decades of legal experience
  • EconomyConsumer protection

Secretary of State

Sprague vs RussoCompetitive

Open seat; SoS Frank LaRose is running for Auditor.

Robert Sprague Republican

Ohio State Treasurer since 2019

68%est. chance of winning · R-leaning statewide
  • DemocracyElection administration and integrity
  • GovernmentFiscal management background
versus
Allison Russo Democrat

Ohio House Democratic leader

32%est. chance of winning · R-leaning statewide
  • DemocracyExpand voter access
  • HealthcareHealth-policy background
  • GovernmentLegislative experience

State Auditor

LaRose vs BlackwellCompetitive

Open seat; Auditor Keith Faber is running for AG.

Frank LaRose Republican

Ohio Secretary of State since 2019

68%est. chance of winning · R-leaning statewide
  • GovernmentFiscal oversight and accountability
  • DemocracyElection-integrity record
versus
Annette Blackwell Democrat

Mayor of Maple Heights

32%est. chance of winning · R-leaning statewide
  • EconomyLocal-government fiscal management
  • GovernmentAccountability and transparency

State Treasurer

Edwards vs WalshCompetitive

Open seat; Treasurer Robert Sprague is running for Secretary of State.

Jay Edwards Republican

Former Ohio state representative; former House Finance chair

68%est. chance of winning · R-leaning statewide
  • EconomyProtect taxpayer funds, fiscal restraint
  • GovernmentBanking and budget focus
versus
Seth Walsh Democrat

Democratic nominee

32%est. chance of winning · R-leaning statewide
  • EconomyResponsible management of state funds
  • GovernmentTransparency focus

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