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2026 Ohio U.S. Senate General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 5, 2026
Current holder:Eric Schmitt(Republican)

The 2026 Ohio U.S. Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one of Ohio's two United States Senators. The seat is currently held by incumbent Republican Senator J.D. Vance, who is seeking re-election to a second term.

About This Race

The 2026 Ohio U.S. Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one of Ohio's two United States Senators. The seat is currently held by incumbent Republican Senator J.D. Vance, who is seeking re-election to a second term.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 8, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Ohio residents must register to vote by October 5, 2026, either online through the Ohio Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at a county board of elections office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST, or participate in early voting from October 8 to November 2 at designated locations; a valid photo ID is required for in-person voting.

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Incumbent
Republican

Eric Schmitt

U.S. Senate

Biography

Republican; no further biographical details provided in source data.

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Incumbent
Republican

J.D. Vance

United States Senator from Ohio

Biography

James David Vance is the incumbent Junior U.S. Senator from Ohio, first elected in 2022. A former venture capitalist and author of 'Hillbilly Elegy,' he is running for re-election to continue his policy focus on economic opportunity, border security, and reducing federal overreach.

Campaign Website
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Incumbent
Republican

Lindsey Graham

Senator

No biography available for this candidate yet.

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Incumbent
Republican

Ted Budd

Senator

No biography available for this candidate yet.

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Incumbent
Republican

Todd Young

Senator

Biography

Republican U.S. Senator from Indiana since 2017, former representative with focus on trade and national security.

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Democratic

Amy Acton

United States Senator from Ohio

Biography

Amy Acton is the former Director of the Ohio Department of Health and a physician who gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is running for Senate to advocate for public health infrastructure, affordable healthcare, and workers' rights across Ohio.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Howard Stackhouse

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

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Republican

Jon Husted

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

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