Ohio

2028 Ohio U.S. Senate General Election

Incumbent: Sherrod Brown

The 2028 Ohio U.S. Senate General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect one of Ohio's two U.S. Senators. Voters will choose between major party candidates to fill the seat being vacated by the incumbent senator whose term ends in January 2029.

2028 Ohio U.S. House General Election

Incumbent: Shontel Brown

The 2028 Ohio U.S. House General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect representatives for all 15 congressional districts in Ohio. Voters will choose from major-party and independent candidates to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 118th Congress.

2028 Ohio Statewide General Election

Incumbent: Mike DeWine

The 2028 Ohio Statewide General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect state officials including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Auditor of State, Treasurer of State, and members of the Ohio Supreme Court and State Board of Education. This election determines key executive and judicial leadership in Ohio for the 2029–2033 term.

2028 Columbus Mayoral General Election

Incumbent: Andrew Ginther

The 2028 Columbus Mayoral General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Columbus, Ohio. This nonpartisan municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer, who oversees city operations, budget, public safety, and policy implementation for Ohio's largest city.

2028 Columbus City Council General Election

Incumbent: Elizabeth Brown

The 2028 Columbus City Council General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the Columbus City Council, the legislative body responsible for setting city policy, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal services in Columbus, Ohio. As Ohio’s largest city, Columbus holds nonpartisan elections for its city council, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.

2028 Cleveland Mayoral General Election

Incumbent: Justin Bibb

The 2028 Cleveland Mayoral General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. This nonpartisan city election determines the city’s chief executive, responsible for overseeing municipal services, public safety, economic development, and the city budget.

2028 Cleveland City Council General Election

Incumbent: Kevin Conwell

The 2028 Cleveland City Council General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the Cleveland City Council across multiple wards. These elections determine local representation for residents of Cleveland, Ohio, with council members responsible for legislative oversight, budget approval, and constituent services.

2028 Cincinnati Mayoral General Election

Incumbent: Aftab Pureval

The 2028 Cincinnati Mayoral General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. This nonpartisan race determines the city's chief executive, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and economic development initiatives.

2028 Cincinnati City Council General Election

The 2028 Cincinnati City Council General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the Cincinnati City Council. Cincinnati uses a hybrid system with nine council members elected from nine districts and three at-large seats, all serving four-year terms. This election will determine local policy on budgeting, public safety, infrastructure, and neighborhood development.

2028 Franklin County Commissioner General Election

Incumbent: John O'Grady

The 2028 Franklin County Commissioner General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in Ohio. County commissioners oversee county government operations, including budgeting, public services, infrastructure, and policy implementation. This election will determine leadership for one of Ohio's most populous counties.

2028 Cuyahoga County Commissioner General Election

The 2028 Cuyahoga County Commissioner General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect commissioners to the Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners. This county-level election in Ohio determines leadership for the county's executive and administrative functions, including budget oversight, public services, and infrastructure.

2028 Hamilton County Commissioner General Election

Incumbent: Denise Driehaus

The 2028 Hamilton County Commissioner General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, in Hamilton County, Ohio, to elect members of the county's three-member Board of Commissioners. This partisan election determines leadership for county government, overseeing budget, infrastructure, public services, and policy implementation across Cincinnati and surrounding communities.

2028 Columbus City Schools Board General Election

Incumbent: Jennifer Adair

The 2028 Columbus City Schools Board General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to fill seats on the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. This nonpartisan election determines governance of Ohio's largest school district, overseeing policies, budgets, and academic standards for over 46,000 students across 109 schools.

2028 Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board General Election

The 2028 Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board General Election is a municipal election held on November 7, 2028, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to elect members to the governing board of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The district serves over 35,000 students across Cleveland and surrounding areas, and board members are responsible for setting educational policy, approving budgets, and overseeing the superintendent.

2028 Cincinnati Public Schools Board General Election

Incumbent: Ben Lindy

The 2028 Cincinnati Public Schools Board General Election is a nonpartisan municipal election held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the Cincinnati Board of Education. This election determines governance of the Cincinnati Public Schools district, which serves over 30,000 students across 60+ schools in Hamilton County, Ohio.

2028 Ohio Statewide Primary Election

Incumbent: Sherrod Brown

The 2028 Ohio Statewide Primary Election will be held on May 2, 2028, to nominate candidates for various state and federal offices, including U.S. Senator, statewide executive offices, and congressional districts. Voters will select party nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2028.

2027 Ohio U.S. House Special Election (if needed)

Incumbent: Shontel Brown

The 2027 Ohio U.S. House Special Election is a federal special election to fill a vacancy in Ohio's congressional delegation for the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat became vacant due to the resignation, death, or expulsion of the incumbent representative, triggering the need for a special election under state and federal law. Voters in the affected district will elect a representative to serve the remainder of the term in the 119th Congress.

2026 Ohio U.S. Senate General Election

Incumbent: Eric Schmitt

The 2026 Ohio U.S. Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one of Ohio's two United States Senators. The seat is currently held by incumbent Republican Senator J.D. Vance, who is seeking re-election to a second term.

2026 Ohio U.S. House General Election

Incumbent: Shontel Brown

The 2026 Ohio U.S. House General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect representatives to the United States House of Representatives from Ohio's 15 congressional districts. Voters will choose candidates to serve two-year terms in Congress, with all seats up for election.

2026 Ohio Statewide General Election

Incumbent: Frank LaRose

The 2026 Ohio Statewide General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect Ohio's next governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor of state, treasurer of state, and attorney general. These six statewide executive offices are up for election, with significant policy implications for education, healthcare, voting access, and economic development across the state.

2026 Columbus Mayoral General Election

Incumbent: Andrew Ginther

The 2026 Columbus Mayoral General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Columbus, Ohio. This is a nonpartisan municipal election for the city's chief executive office, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning January 1, 2027.

2026 Columbus City Council General Election

Incumbent: Elizabeth Brown

The 2026 Columbus City Council General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Columbus City Council in Franklin County, Ohio. This election determines representation for various wards and at-large seats on the city council, which holds legislative authority over city budgets, zoning, public safety, and municipal services.

2026 Cleveland Mayoral General Election

Incumbent: Justin M. Bibb

The 2026 Cleveland Mayoral General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. This nonpartisan election will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term, with the winner responsible for overseeing municipal services, public safety, economic development, and the city's annual budget exceeding $1 billion.

2026 Cleveland City Council General Election

Incumbent: Kevin Conwell

The 2026 Cleveland City Council General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Cleveland City Council across all 17 wards. This election determines local representation responsible for city ordinances, budget approvals, and constituent services in Ohio’s second-largest city.

2026 Cincinnati Mayoral General Election

Incumbent: Aftab Pureval

The 2026 Cincinnati Mayoral General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, budget, and policy implementation. This nonpartisan election is scheduled for the same date as the statewide general election.