2026 General Election Voter Guide

Election season brings no shortage of information. Between campaign advertisements, mailers, social media, news coverage, and conversations with friends and neighbors, voters are surrounded by messages competing for their attention. In the middle of all that noise, taking the time to be an informed voter matters.
This November, Ohioans will make decisions that reach from the Governor’s Office and other statewide offices to the Ohio Supreme Court, Congress, the Statehouse, and local government. Voters will also consider state and local ballot issues, including tax questions that can directly impact our communities and the services residents and businesses rely upon.
The Clermont County Chamber of Commerce believes strong communities benefit from an informed and engaged electorate. This Voter Guide is intended to serve as a resource as you consider the candidates and issues appearing on the ballot and do your own research before Election Day.
As a non-partisan organization, the Chamber provides this guide strictly for informational purposes. We do not endorse candidates or political parties, nor do we seek to tell voters how to cast their ballots. Our goal is to encourage participation and help voters approach the ballot informed and prepared.
Voting is important. Knowing what—and who—you are voting for is just as important.
I hope you will take time to review this guide and make your voice heard on November 3.
Andrew McAfee
Vice President
Clermont Chamber of Commerce
Voting Information
IMPORTANT DATES
October 5: Deadline to register to vote
October 6: Early in-person voting begins
October 6: Absentee voting by mail begins
October 27: Absentee ballot applications due by 8:30 pm
November 3 – Election Day
November 3: 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
Statewide Offices
Governor and Lt. Governor of Ohio
REPUBLICAN

Vivek Ramaswamy
and Robert A. McColley
DEMOCRAT

Amy Acton
and David Pepper
LIBERTARIAN

Don Kissick
and James L. Mills
Attorney General
REPUBLICAN

Keith Faber
DEMOCRAT

John J. Kulewicz
Auditor of State
REPUBLICAN

Frank LaRose
DEMOCRAT

Annette Blackwell
Secretary of State
REPUBLICAN

Robert Sprague
DEMOCRAT

Allison Russo
LIBERTARIAN

Tom Pruss
Treasurer of State
REPUBLICAN

Jay Edwards
DEMOCRAT

Seth Walsh
Ohio Supreme Court
Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-1-2027)
REPUBLICAN

Daniel R. Hawkins
DEMOCRAT

Marilyn Zayas
For Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-1-2027)
REPUBLICAN

Colleen O'Donnell
DEMOCRAT

Jennifer Brunner
United States Senate
REPUBLICAN

Jon Husted
DEMOCRAT

Sherrod Brown
LIBERTARIAN

William B. Redpath
OTHER-PARTY CANDIDATE

Greg Levy
United States House of Representatives – 2nd District
REPUBLICAN (Incumbent)

David Taylor
DEMOCRAT

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

Jean Schmidt
DEMOCRAT

Ian Schwartz
Ohio House of Representatives – 63rd District
REPUBLICAN (Incumbent)

Adam Bird
DEMOCRAT

Debbie Davidson
Clermont County Commissioner
REPUBLICAN (Incumbent)

Claire Corcoran
DEMOCRAT

