Primary Election Guide
This Primary Election Guide lists the Democratic candidates for your information only and does not constitute an endorsement unless noted.
FEDERAL
US Senate
Sherrod Brown*
US Congress OH-8
Madaris Grant or Vanessa Enoch
US Congress OH-10
Janice Beckett, David Esrati, Manuel Foggie, Jan Kinner, Tony Pombo, or Kristina Knickerbocker
STATE
Governor & Lieutenant Governor
Amy Acton & David Pepper*
Secretary of State
Allison Russo or Bryan Hambley
Ohio Attorney General
John Kulewicz* or Elliot Forhan
Ohio Treasurer
Seth Walsh*
Ohio Supreme Court
Jennifer Brunner*
Ohio Supreme Court
Marilyn Zayas*
Ohio Auditor
Annette Blackwell*
STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Ohio HD-40
Tim Hornbacker
Please note Tim is an official WRITE IN for the primary. When you pull your Dem ballot, write "Tim Hornbacker" in for HD-40
Ohio HD-45
Jayson Ameer Rasheed**
Ohio HD-46
Benjamin McCall**
Ohio HD-47
Jordan Haire**
COUNTY
Butler County Commissioner
Mike Miller
Butler County Auditor
Amy Hines**
Butler County Issue 3**
Vote YES on Issue 3 to sustain critical support for local families and individuals with developmental disabilities.
Election Day is Tuesday, May 5
Polling places are open from
6:30am-7:30pm
You can vote early in person most days April 7 through May 3
Ohio voters can request to vote
by mail
Visit VoteOhio.gov to register to vote, find your polling place, see early voting hours, or request an absentee ballot
Absentee ballots must be received by the BOE by 7:30p on May 5
Make your plan to vote in this important primary election
* Ohio Democratic Party endorsement
** Butler County Democratic Party endorsement
Dates of Upcoming 2026 Elections
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April 6, 2026: Voter Registration Deadline
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May 5, 2026: Primary and Special Election
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August 4, 2026: Special Election (May Be Held)
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November 3, 2026: General Election
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