Ohio

2026 Cincinnati City Council General Election

Incumbent: Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney

The 2026 Cincinnati City Council General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Cincinnati City Council. The council is the legislative body of the city, responsible for passing local ordinances, approving the budget, and overseeing city services. Members are elected from nine districts and three at-large seats, with all 12 seats up for election in 2026.

2026 Franklin County Commissioner General Election

Incumbent: John O'Grady

The 2026 Franklin County Commissioner General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect three county commissioners who serve as the legislative and executive authority for Franklin County, Ohio. These officials oversee county operations, including budgeting, public safety, infrastructure, and human services, representing over 1.3 million residents.

2026 Cuyahoga County Commissioner General Election

Incumbent: Chris Ronayne

The 2026 Cuyahoga County Commissioner General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners. This election will determine the leadership of Ohio's second-most populous county, which oversees public health, human services, economic development, and county infrastructure. Voters will choose from candidates representing various political affiliations to fill commissioner seats.

2026 Hamilton County Commissioner General Election

Incumbent: Denise Driehaus

The 2026 Hamilton County Commissioner General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect three members of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners in Ohio. This partisan election determines the county's executive and legislative leadership, overseeing budget, public services, and policy for over 800,000 residents.

2026 Columbus City Schools Board General Election

Incumbent: Jennifer Adair

The 2026 Columbus City Schools Board General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. This election determines leadership for Ohio's largest school district, overseeing policies, budgets, and educational direction for over 47,000 students across 109 schools.

2026 Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board General Election

The 2026 Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill multiple seats on the school board governing Ohio's second-largest school district. Voters will elect board members responsible for setting educational policy, approving budgets, and overseeing the superintendent for over 35,000 students across Cleveland.

2026 Cincinnati Public Schools Board General Election

The 2026 Cincinnati Public Schools Board General Election will determine the composition of the school board overseeing Cincinnati Public Schools, Ohio's second-largest school district. Voters will elect members to the nonpartisan board responsible for setting educational policy, approving budgets, and supervising the superintendent for over 30,000 students across 65 schools.

2026 Ohio Statewide Primary Election

The 2026 Ohio Statewide Primary Election on May 5, 2026, will determine party nominees for statewide offices including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Auditor. These primaries are critical for selecting candidates who will appear on the general election ballot in November 2026.