2026 Primary Election Voter Guide
One of the most important contributions we can make to strengthen our communities is to exercise our right to vote.
The following Voter Guide is intended to serve as a resource for voters by highlighting the contested races appearing on the upcoming primary ballot and where candidates stand on key issues impacting Clermont County and our local business community.
In addition to the candidate races, voters will also see several property tax issues on the ballot this election. These issues help fund important community services provided by local agencies that support residents, families, and businesses throughout Clermont County. As with any ballot question, we encourage voters to take time to review these issues carefully and understand the role they play in maintaining the services our community relies upon.
As a non-partisan organization, the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce provides this voter guide strictly for informational purposes. Our goal is to help voters become more informed about the individuals seeking public office. This publication does not endorse any candidate or political party.
I hope you will take time to review this guide and make your voice heard at the ballot box this March.
Andrew McAfee
Vice President
Clermont Chamber of Commerce
Voting Information
IMPORTANT DATES
April 6: Deadline to Register to Vote (for May Primary Election)
April 7: Early in-person voting begins
April 7: Absentee voting by mail begins
April 28: Absentee ballot applications due by 8:30 pm
May 5 – Election Day
May 5: Absentee ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to your county board of elections. If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.
Return Absentee Ballots:
Clermont County Board of Elections
76 S. Riverside Drive
Batavia, Ohio 45103
513-732-7275
Find Your Polling Location, View Your Sample Ballot, Track Your Ballot: HERE
Issues + Levies




Meet the Candidates
United States House of Representatives – 2nd District
REPUBLICAN (Incumbent)

David Taylor
REPUBLICAN

Bob Carr
Did not participate
DEMOCRAT

Todd Wilson
DEMOCRAT

Jen Mazzuckelli
Did not participate
Ohio House of Representatives – 62nd District
REPUBLICAN (Incumbent)

Jean Schmidt
REPUBLICAN

Dillon Blevins
DEMOCRAT

Ian Schwartz
LIBERTARIAN

Ron Grethel
Ohio House of Representatives – 63rd District
REPUBLICAN (Incumbent)

Adam Bird
DEMOCRAT

Debbie Davidson
Clermont County Commissioner
REPUBLICAN (Incumbent)

Claire Corcoran
REPUBLICAN

Luiza McQueen
Did not participate
DEMOCRAT

Fred Lewton
Did not participate
DEMOCRAT

Joe Wessels
Did not participate
Clermont County Auditor
REPUBLICAN

Gregg Gentile
REPUBLICAN

