The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the fifteen U.S. representatives from the State of Ohio, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, a special election to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections will take place on May 5, 2026.
Background
Redistricting
Due to constitutional requirements, Ohio needed to redraw its congressional map in time for the 2026 election, as the current map was only valid for two cycles. Republicans initially planned for a map that would have resulted in a 13 Republican to 2 Democrat representation in the state, netting the party 3 seats. In October 2025, Republicans and Democrats on the state's redistricting commission reached a deal that resulted in a map that made Ohio's 1st and 9th congressional district more Republican friendly. Democrats protected the Akron-area 13th congressional district, which was redrawn to be slightly more friendly towards Democrats. The redrawn maps are expected to increase Republican chances to flip OH-1 and OH-9 which Republican nominee Donald Trump would have won in the 2024 presidential election by three and eleven points respectively.
District 1
The 1st district is based in the city of Cincinnati, stretching northward to Warren County and Clinton County after successful redistricting efforts. The incumbent is Democrat Greg Landsman, who was re-elected with 54.6% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Greg Landsman, incumbent U.S. representative
- Damon Lynch IV, activist
Endorsements
Fundraising
Republican primary
Declared
- Holly Adams, sales person
- Eric Conroy, U.S. Air Force veteran and former CIA officer
- Steven Erbeck, dentist
- Rosemary Oglesby-Henry, nonprofit CEO
Endorsements
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Declared
- Jason Stoops, property owner (write-in)
Withdrawn
- John Hancock, engineering technician
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
General election
Predictions
District 2
The new 2nd district takes in the eastern Cincinnati suburbs, including Loveland, and stretches eastward along the Ohio River, taking in Athens and Marietta. The incumbent is Republican David Taylor, who was elected with 73.50% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Declared
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jennifer Mazzuckelli, candidate for Clermont County Commissioner in 2024
- Todd Wilson, educator and administrator
Libertarian primary
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
District 3
The 3rd district is located entirely within the borders of Franklin County, taking in inner Columbus, Bexley, Whitehall, as well as Franklin County's share of Reynoldsburg. The incumbent is Democrat Joyce Beatty, who was re-elected with 70.70% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Joyce Beatty, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Joe Gerard, engineer
Endorsements
Fundraising
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Cleophus Dulaney, candidate for this district in 2020
Independents
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
District 4
The 4th district sprawls from the Columbus exurbs, including Marion and Lima into north-central Ohio, taking in Mansfield. The incumbent is Republican Jim Jordan, who was re-elected with 68.5% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Joshua Kolasinski, small business owner
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
District 5
The 5th district encompasses the lower portion of Northwestern Ohio and the middle shore of Lake Erie, taking in Findlay, Lorain, Oberlin, and Bowling Green. The incumbent is Republican Bob Latta, who was re-elected with 67.50% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Daniel Burket, small business owner
- Martin Heberling III, educator and candidate for this district in 2022
- Brian Shaver, president of Fostoria City Council
- Scott Tabor, sheet metal worker
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Declared
- Michael J. Veloff (write-in)
Independents
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
District 6
The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio and the Mahoning Valley, including Youngstown, Steubenville, and Marietta. The incumbent is Republican Michael Rulli, who was re-elected with 66.7% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Declared
- Jullie Kelley, pastor and town board candidate in 2023
- Michael Rulli, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
Withdrawn
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
General election
Predictions
District 7
The 7th district stretches from exurban Cleveland to rural areas in north central Ohio, including Medina and Wooster. The incumbent is Republican Max Miller, who was re-elected with 51.10% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Democratic primary
Declared
Endorsements
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Declared
- Brian Duvall-Gambino, motivational speaker and life coach (write-in)
General election
Predictions
District 8
The 8th district takes in the northern and western suburbs of Cincinnati, including Butler County. The incumbent is Republican Warren Davidson, who was re-elected with 62.8% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Decared
- Vanessa Enoch, perennial candidate
- Madaris Grant, businessman
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
District 9
The 9th district is based in Northwest Ohio, including Toledo and the western Lake Erie coast. The incumbent is Democrat Marcy Kaptur, who was reelected with 48.3% of the vote in 2024. The district was redrawn mid-decade in an effort to flip the district to the Republican party. Despite this, Kaptur announced she would seek reelection.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Republican primary
Declared
Declined
Withdrawn
- Wayne Kinsel, brewery owner
Endorsements
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Libertarian primary
Declared
- David Gedert, small-business owner
General election
Predictions
District 10
The new 10th district encompasses the Dayton metro area, including Dayton and the surrounding suburbs, as well as Middletown. The incumbent is Republican Mike Turner, who was re-elected with 57.6% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Janice Beckett, attorney
- David Esrati, nominee for this seat in 2022, candidate for this district in 2012 and 2024, and candidate for the 3rd district in 2010
- Manuel Foggie, attorney
- Jan Kinner, consultant
- Kristina Knickerbocker, U.S. Air Force veteran
- Tony Pombo, candidate for this district in 2024
Endorsements
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Thomas McMasters, former mayor of Huber Heights and Independent candidate for this district in 2016
General election
Predictions
District 11
The 11th district takes in Cleveland and its inner suburbs, including Euclid, Cleveland Heights, and Warrensville Heights. The incumbent is Democrat Shontel Brown, who was re-elected with 78.3% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Shontel Brown, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Sean Freeman, analyst
- Ardelia Holmes, educator
Endorsements
Fundraising
Republican primary
Declared
- James Hemphill, general contractor and 2022 and 2024 candidate for this district
- Mike Kirchner
General election
Predictions
District 12
The 12th district encompasses area of Ohio east of the Columbus metro area, taking in Newark, and Zanesville, as well as Athens. The incumbent is Republican Troy Balderson, who was re-elected with 68.6%% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jerrad Christian, IT specialist and nominee for this district in 2024
- Daniel Crawford, community activist
- Jason Reynard
Endorsements
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
District 13
The 13th district includes most of the Akron-Canton population corridor, taking in all of Summit County and parts of Portage and Stark Counties. The incumbent is Democrat Emilia Sykes, who was re-elected with 51.1% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Republican primary
Declared
- Margaret Briem, businesswoman and Summit county council candidate in 2022
- Carey Coleman, radio host
- Sanjin Drakovac, physician
- Neil Patel, businessman
- Kevin Siembida, mayor of Leetonia (2016âÂÂpresent)
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Sandeep Dixit, software architect
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
District 14
The 14th district is located in Northeast Ohio, taking in the eastern suburbs and exurbs of Cleveland, Ohio. The incumbent is Republican David Joyce, who was re-elected with 63.4% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Declared
Withdrawn
- Mark Zetzer, field technician and nominee for the 11th district in 2014
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
General election
Predictions
District 15
The 15th district encompasses the southwestern Columbus metro area, taking in the western, southern, and some northern suburbs of Columbus, including Dublin, Hilliard, and Grove City. The incumbent is Republican Mike Carey, who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Declared
- Mike Carey, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Samuel Ronan, candidate for the 1st district in 2018
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Don Leonard, educator
- Adam Miller, former state representative and nominee for this district in 2024
Endorsements
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Presumptive candidate
General election
Predictions
See also
References
External links
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 9th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 11th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 12th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 13th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 14th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 15th district candidates