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2026 Columbus Mayoral General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 6, 2026
Current holder:Andrew Ginther(Democratic)

The 2026 Columbus Mayoral General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Columbus, Ohio. This is a nonpartisan municipal election for the city's chief executive office, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning January 1, 2027.

About This Race

The 2026 Columbus Mayoral General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Columbus, Ohio. This is a nonpartisan municipal election for the city's chief executive office, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning January 1, 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 6, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 8, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Ohio residents can register to vote online through the Ohio Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at county board of elections offices. Voters must present a valid ID at the polls, such as an Ohio driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport; early voting begins October 8 and runs through November 2 at designated locations across Franklin County.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Andrew Ginther

Mayor of Columbus, Ohio

Biography

Andrew Ginther is the incumbent mayor of Columbus, first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2023. He previously served as president of Columbus City Council and is running for a third term to continue his work on public safety, economic development, and neighborhood investment.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Tony Patterson

Mayor of Columbus, Ohio

Biography

Tony Patterson is a Franklin County prosecutor and former Cincinnati city council member who is running as a Republican challenger focused on reducing crime, improving city services, and promoting fiscal responsibility. He has emphasized ending what he describes as lenient criminal justice policies and increasing police staffing levels.

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