Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 713

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Ohioans will vote for a new governor, attorney general, auditor, secretary of state, and treasurer this November. Ohio Supreme Court seats and a highly competitive congressional race are also among those to appear on the ballot.

A primary election in May will decide the final lineup for the end-of-the-year ballot.

All current statewide executive office-holders are term-limited, meaning they are unable to run for the same office again.

Ohio’s candidate filing deadline was Wednesday …

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