Skip to main content
Non‑Partisan◆Verified◆Transparent
The Truth Hub
HomeFederalStatesSearchFind My BallotAbout
The Truth Hub

Truthful, non-partisan election information for every American. Verified data, transparent sources.

Est. 2026

About

  • About Us
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources

Elections

  • Federal Elections
  • State Elections
  • Search All

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility

The Truth Hub operates the National Elections Information Hub — the definitive national public utility providing truthful, non-biased, primary-source-based information on every federal, state, and local election in the United States.

The Truth Hub is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation (501(c)(3) status in process) | All content is strictly nonpartisan and educational. Learn more

© 2026 The Truth Hub — Independent, non-partisan election information.

Data from government records & verified public sources.

  1. Home
  2. States
  3. Ohio
  4. 2028 Columbus Mayoral General Election
cityupcomingmayoral

2028 Columbus Mayoral General Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 9, 2028
Current holder:Andrew Ginther(Democratic)

The 2028 Columbus Mayoral General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Columbus, Ohio. This nonpartisan municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer, who oversees city operations, budget, public safety, and policy implementation for Ohio's largest city.

About This Race

The 2028 Columbus Mayoral General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Columbus, Ohio. This nonpartisan municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer, who oversees city operations, budget, public safety, and policy implementation for Ohio's largest city.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 9, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 8, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 4, 2028

How to Vote

Voters in Columbus must register to vote by October 9, 2028, either online through the Ohio Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county board of elections. On Election Day, polls will be open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST; voters must present a valid ID such as an Ohio driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Early voting begins October 8, 2028, at designated locations across Franklin County, including the Franklin County Board of Elections office.

AG
Incumbent
Democratic

Andrew Ginther

Mayor of Columbus

Biography

Andrew Ginther is the incumbent mayor of Columbus, first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2023. A former Columbus City Council member and school board president, he is running for re-election to continue his work on public safety, economic development, and neighborhood investment.

Campaign Website
SS
Republican

Scott Schwartz

Mayor of Columbus

Biography

Scott Schwartz is a small business owner and former Franklin County Republican Party official who is challenging Mayor Ginther in the 2028 race. He is running on a platform focused on reducing crime, lowering taxes, and increasing government accountability and transparency.

Campaign Website

No news articles for this election yet.