Question 1

Who should I vote for in Ohio in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 21 Ohio races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Ohio Senate?

Accepted Answer

Jon Husted has the strongest record in the Ohio U.S. Senate race. Jon Husted scores 71 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Sherrod Brown at 69, as of October 9, 2026. Jon Husted's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Sherrod Brown's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Stephen Faris (1 of 15 criteria), Anthony Holliman (0 of 15 criteria), Greg Levy (5 of 15 criteria), Bill Redpath (6 of 15 criteria) and Timothy Telymonde (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Ohio Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Keith Faber has the strongest record in the Ohio attorney general race. Keith Faber scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Keith Faber's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. John Kulewicz (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Ohio Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

Allison Russo has the strongest record in the Ohio secretary of state race. Allison Russo scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Robert Sprague at 64, as of October 9, 2026. Allison Russo's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Robert Sprague's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tom Pruss (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Ohio Governor and Lieutenant Governor?

Accepted Answer

Amy Acton has the strongest record in the Ohio governor and lieutenant governor race. Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy each score 58 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026; Amy Acton ranks first on the tiebreakers (character score, then total points earned). Amy Acton's highest marks are temperament and judgment and relevant experience. Vivek Ramaswamy's highest marks are command of the job and communication. Timothy Grady (0 of 15 criteria), Heather Hill (0 of 15 criteria), Don Kissick (3 of 15 criteria), Renea Turner (0 of 15 criteria) and Ron Ula (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in Ohio Auditor of State?

Accepted Answer

Annette Blackwell has the strongest record in the Ohio auditor of state race. Annette Blackwell scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Frank LaRose at 63, as of October 9, 2026. Annette Blackwell's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Frank LaRose's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in Ohio Treasurer of State?

Accepted Answer

Jay Edwards has the strongest record in the Ohio treasurer of state race. Jay Edwards scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Seth Walsh at 59, as of October 9, 2026. Jay Edwards's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Seth Walsh's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in OH-01?

Accepted Answer

Greg Landsman has the strongest record in Ohio's 1st Congressional District. Greg Landsman scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Eric Conroy at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Greg Landsman's highest marks are relevant experience and constituent service. Eric Conroy's highest marks are roots in the constituency. Nathan Weise (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in OH-02?

Accepted Answer

David Taylor has the strongest record in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. David Taylor scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. David Taylor's highest marks are roots in the constituency and showing up. Jen Mazzuckelli (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in OH-03?

Accepted Answer

Joyce Beatty has the strongest record in Ohio's 3rd Congressional District. Joyce Beatty scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Joyce Beatty's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Cleophus Dulaney (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in OH-04?

Accepted Answer

Jim Jordan has the strongest record in Ohio's 4th Congressional District. Jim Jordan scores 58 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Jim Jordan's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Joshua Kolasinski (6 of 15 criteria) and Tracey Tackett (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in OH-05?

Accepted Answer

Bob Latta has the strongest record in Ohio's 5th Congressional District. Bob Latta scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Brian Shaver at 61, as of October 9, 2026. Bob Latta's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Brian Shaver's highest marks are accountability and relevant experience. Michael Veloff (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in OH-06?

Accepted Answer

Michael Rulli has the strongest record in Ohio's 6th Congressional District. Michael Rulli scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Michael Rulli's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Elizabeth Kirtley (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 14

Who should I vote for in OH-07?

Accepted Answer

Max Miller has the strongest record in Ohio's 7th Congressional District. Max Miller scores 58 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Brian Poindexter at 56, as of October 9, 2026. Max Miller's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Brian Poindexter's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Thahbia Asad (0 of 15 criteria) and Andrey Joseph Martinichin (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 15

Who should I vote for in OH-08?

Accepted Answer

Warren Davidson has the strongest record in Ohio's 8th Congressional District. Warren Davidson scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Warren Davidson's highest marks are courage and relevant experience. Vanessa Enoch (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 16

Who should I vote for in OH-09?

Accepted Answer

Derek Merrin has the strongest record in Ohio's 9th Congressional District. Derek Merrin scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Marcy Kaptur at 57, as of October 9, 2026. Derek Merrin's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Marcy Kaptur's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Kathy McKinstry (1 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 17

Who should I vote for in OH-10?

Accepted Answer

Mike Turner has the strongest record in Ohio's 10th Congressional District. Mike Turner scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Kristina Knickerbocker at 50, as of October 9, 2026. Mike Turner's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Thomas McMasters (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 18

Who should I vote for in OH-11?

Accepted Answer

Shontel Brown has the strongest record in Ohio's 11th Congressional District. Shontel Brown scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Shontel Brown's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Mike Kirchner (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 19

Who should I vote for in OH-12?

Accepted Answer

Troy Balderson has the strongest record in Ohio's 12th Congressional District. Troy Balderson scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Troy Balderson's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Jerrad Christian (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 20

Who should I vote for in OH-13?

Accepted Answer

Emilia Sykes has the strongest record in Ohio's 13th Congressional District. Emilia Sykes scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Emilia Sykes's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Carey Coleman (5 of 15 criteria) and Sandeep Dixit (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 21

Who should I vote for in OH-14?

Accepted Answer

David Joyce has the strongest record in Ohio's 14th Congressional District. David Joyce scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. David Joyce's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Maria Jukic (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 22

Who should I vote for in OH-15?

Accepted Answer

Mike Carey has the strongest record in Ohio's 15th Congressional District. Mike Carey scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Mike Carey's highest marks are relevant experience and showing up. Brennan Barrington (4 of 15 criteria), Gary Josephson (1 of 15 criteria), Don Leonard (5 of 15 criteria) and Samuel Ronan (2 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Ohio?

U.S. Senate, Ohio

Attorney General of Ohio

Secretary of State of Ohio

Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Ohio

Auditor of State of Ohio

Treasurer of State of Ohio

U.S. House, Ohio 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 7th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 8th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 9th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 10th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 11th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 12th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 13th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 14th Congressional District

U.S. House, Ohio 15th Congressional District