Ohio 2026 Elections and Political Phone Banking
What is on the Ohio ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and what live voter contact costs for an Ohio campaign.
Ohio at a glance
- General election
- U.S. House seats
- 15
- U.S. Senate race in 2026
- Yes (special election)
- Governor race in 2026
- Yes
- Registration deadline
- Mon, Oct 5
- Same-day registration
- No
- Early in-person voting
- Tue, Oct 6 to Sun, Nov 1
- Mail ballot request by
- Tue, Oct 27
- Voter registration
- vote.gov (OH)
Dates from Ballotpedia and state sources, compiled September 7, 2026. Absentee request deadline Oct 27, 2026 (received). See the full 2026 calendar.
On the Ohio ballot in 2026
- U.S. Senate (special election)
- Governor
- All 15 U.S. House seats
- State legislative, county, municipal, judicial, and school board races set by state law
Phone banking cost for an Ohio campaign
HyperPhonebank prices by voter household, not by call or by minute, and the rate is the same in every state. Every program includes professional live callers, three attempts per household, the candidate's voice on voicemail, a campaign caller ID, and a real time dashboard. No hidden fees.
| Voter households | Rate per household | Program total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,500 | $0.62 | $1,551 |
| 5,000 | $0.57 | $2,853 |
| 10,000 | $0.47 | $4,711 |
| 25,000 | $0.35 | $8,670 |
| 50,000 | $0.28 | $14,230 |
Who should I vote for in Ohio?
Every Ohio candidate for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office scored on the Ballot Standard: 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance, from public records, the same way for every party.
- Ohio Senate: Brown vs. Husted
- Ohio Attorney General: Faber vs. Kulewicz
- Ohio Secretary of State: Russo vs. Sprague
- Ohio Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Acton vs. Ramaswamy
- Ohio Auditor of State: Blackwell vs. LaRose
- Ohio Treasurer of State: Edwards vs. Walsh
- OH-01: Conroy vs. Landsman
- OH-02: Mazzuckelli vs. Taylor
- OH-03: Beatty vs. Dulaney
- OH-04: Jordan vs. Kolasinski
- OH-05: Latta vs. Shaver
- OH-06: Kirtley vs. Rulli
- OH-07: Miller vs. Poindexter
- OH-08: Davidson vs. Enoch
- OH-09: Kaptur vs. Merrin
- OH-10: Knickerbocker vs. Turner
- OH-11: Brown vs. Kirchner
- OH-12: Balderson vs. Christian
- OH-13: Coleman vs. Sykes
- OH-14: Joyce vs. Jukic
- OH-15: Carey vs. Leonard
How every Ohio underdog can still win
Precinct-level paths to victory for the trailing candidate in each Ohio U.S. Senate and U.S. House race: the net votes needed, where they are, and the odds with and without a plan.
- U.S. Senate: Jon Husted
- District 1: Eric Conroy
- District 2: Jen Mazzuckelli
- District 3: Cleophus Dulaney
- District 4: Joshua Kolasinski
- District 5: Brian Shaver
- District 6: Elizabeth Kirtley
- District 7: Max Miller
- District 8: Vanessa Enoch
- District 9: Marcy Kaptur
- District 10: Kristina Knickerbocker
- District 11: Mike Kirchner
- District 12: Jerrad Christian
- District 13: Carey Coleman
- District 14: Maria Jukic
- District 15: Don Leonard
2026 odds for Ohio and the nation
All forecasts- Will Vivek Ramaswamy win the 2026 Ohio governor's race?TPG Forecast Ledger · updated Oct 15, 202634%Unlikely
- Will Democrat James Talarico defeat Ken Paxton in the 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race?TPG Forecast Ledger · updated Oct 15, 202654%Toss-up
- Will Susan Collins win reelection in the 2026 Maine Senate race against Troy Jackson?TPG Forecast Ledger · updated Oct 15, 202642%Toss-up
- Will Democrats win control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections?TPG Forecast Ledger · updated Oct 15, 202692%Very likely
Ohio 2026 election questions
What is the Ohio voter registration deadline for 2026?+
The Ohio voter registration deadline for the 2026 general election is October 5, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia 2026 registration deadlines, cross-checked where a Secretary of State calendar was available. Confirm with the Ohio election office before acting.
When does early voting start in Ohio in 2026?+
Early in-person voting in Ohio runs from October 6, 2026 through November 1, 2026. Mail ballot requests must be received by October 27, 2026. Voter identification calls should be complete before the first ballots are cast so the GOTV universe is set on day one.
When is the Ohio 2026 general election?+
The Ohio general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines and early voting windows are set by Ohio law; the official registration page for Ohio is linked from vote.gov.
What is on the Ohio ballot in November 2026?+
Ohio voters elect u.s. senate (special election), governor, all 15 u.s. house seats in 2026, along with state legislative, county, municipal, judicial, and school board races scheduled under state law.
How much does political phone banking cost in Ohio?+
HyperPhonebank pricing is the same in every state and is based on the number of voter households called. Rates run from $0.67 per household for small lists down to $0.26 per household at volume, with three attempts per household, live professional callers, and a real time dashboard included. A 10,000 household Ohio program is $4,711.
Outside money in Ohio
Every PAC, super PAC, leadership PAC and party committee registered in Ohio with real 2026 activity, and the independent expenditures aimed at Ohio federal races, from FEC filings.
AI in Ohio political ads
Ohio has no law regulating AI or deepfakes in political ads or calls as of October 2026; every election deepfake bill has stalled, including HB 362 (2025) and HB 1000 (introduced September 2026), which would each add a 90 day AI disclosure rule.
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