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2026 Midterm Election: What Loveland Voters Need to Know
The 2026 midterm election is approaching, and voters throughout Loveland will have several opportunities to cast their ballots before Election Day.
The general election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters who want to cast their ballots before Election Day can begin voting in person on Tuesday, October 6. The deadline to register to vote for the election is Monday, October 5 at 9 p.m.
Early in-person voting will continue through Sunday, November 1.
When Can Loveland Voters Vote Early?
Ohio's early voting schedule provides several options for voters who cannot or do not want to vote on Election Day.
The schedule is:
October 6–9: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
October 12–16: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
October 19–23: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, October 24: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Monday, October 26: 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27: 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
October 28–30: 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday, November 1: 1–5 p.m.
Voters may also vote by absentee ballot. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday, October 27 at 8:30 p.m.(Ohio Secretary of State)
A Major Statewide Election
The 2026 election is a particularly significant one in Ohio because several statewide offices are changing hands due to term limits.
The governor's race features Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, with Rob McColley as his running mate, and Democrat Amy Acton, with David Pepper as her running mate.
Ohio voters will also choose candidates for secretary of state, attorney general, auditor and treasurer.
The statewide races include:
Governor
Vivek Ramaswamy (R)
Amy Acton (D)
Secretary of State
Robert Sprague (R)
Allison Russo (D)
Attorney General
Keith Faber (R)
John Kulewicz (D)
Auditor of State
Frank LaRose (R)
Annette Blackwell (D)
Treasurer
Jay Edwards (R)
Seth Walsh (D)
Ohio's two Supreme Court seats on the ballot will also feature contested races.
U.S. Senate Race
Ohio voters will also choose a U.S. senator in what is technically a special election for the remainder of the term that ends in January 2029.
The race features Republican Jon Husted, who was appointed to the Senate after J.D. Vance became vice president, against Democratic former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown. Libertarian William Redpath is also on the ballot.
The Senate contest is one of the highest-profile races in Ohio and will determine who holds the seat for the remainder of the current term, ending in January 2029.
Loveland Is Split Between Two Congressional Districts
One important change for Loveland voters is the new congressional map.
Loveland is divided between Ohio's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. The congressional districts were redrawn in 2025 and the new map is being used for the 2026 election. (Ohio Secretary of State) That means not every Loveland resident will vote in the same U.S. House race. The congressional race appearing on an individual ballot depends on the voter's address.
Ohio's 1st Congressional District
The 1st District includes portions of Hamilton, Warren and Clinton counties under the new map.
The 2026 general election candidates are:
Greg Landsman (D), incumbent
Eric Conroy (R)
John Hancock (Libertarian)
Ohio's 2nd Congressional District
The 2nd District includes much of eastern and southern Ohio and portions of the Cincinnati region.
The candidates are:
David Taylor (R), incumbent
Jennifer Mazzuckelli (D)
Because Loveland is split between the two districts, residents should check their individual voter registration and ballot before the election to determine which congressional race applies to them.
State Legislative and Local Races
All 99 seats in the Ohio House and 17 seats in the Ohio Senate are up for election in 2026.
Loveland's location near the boundaries of Hamilton, Clermont and Warren counties means that local and state legislative races can also vary depending on a voter's exact address.
The same is true for local issues and candidates appearing on the ballot. A voter in one part of Loveland may not necessarily receive the same ballot as someone living elsewhere in the city or surrounding communities. The Ohio Secretary of State and county boards of elections provide voter-registration and district lookup tools that allow residents to see the candidates and issues appearing on their individual ballot.
Important Election Dates
For Loveland-area voters, several dates are worth remembering:
October 5: Voter registration deadline, 9 p.m.
October 6: Early in-person voting begins; absentee ballots can begin being mailed.
October 27: Deadline to request an absentee ballot, 8:30 p.m.
November 1: Final day of early in-person voting.
November 3: Election Day. Polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Ohio Secretary of State)
Because congressional, state legislative and local districts can vary by address, The Loveland Daily encourages residents to check their individual ballot before voting. Voters can obtain registration information, polling-place information and district information through the Ohio Secretary of State and their county Board of Elections.
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