GET READY TO VOTE
Ohio General Election Day: November 3, 2026
Elected officials make decisions about your money, your business, and your rights. Voting is how you get a say.
What is a sample ballot?
A sample ballot lets you see a preview of what races and measures will appear, so you can research candidates and issues and plan your vote in advance to speed up your time in the voting booth.
Find your sample ballot to feel confident before you vote.
What’s on my ballot?
Every office on your ballot affects your daily life, from national laws to fixing potholes. Here's what each one does.
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Makes national laws on things like Social Security, healthcare, and taxes for all Americans.
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Represents your district in Congress and decides how federal tax dollars get spent.
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Runs Ohio's state government and signs state laws that affect schools, roads, and jobs.
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Ohio's top lawyer, whose job is to protect consumers from scams and enforce state laws.
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Watches how governments spend your tax money and checks for waste or fraud.
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Runs Ohio's elections, whose job it is make sure voting is fair, secure, and accessible.
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Manages Ohio's money and makes sure the state can pay its bills.
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The highest court in Ohio that interprets state laws and decides big legal questions.
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Make Ohio's state laws and decide the budget for schools, healthcare, and public services.
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Run your county government—managing roads, public health, parks, and the county budget.