Major Office Candidates on the May 5, 2026 Ohio Primary Ballot

These candidates have filed petitions to appear on the 2026 primary ballot statewide — voters in Loveland (Warren, Clermont, and Hamilton Counties) will see these races on their ballots: 

These statewide races will appear on all county ballots, including Warren, Clermont, and Hamilton.

Legislative & Local District Races (Hamilton & Warren)

Some legislative candidates — particularly ones affecting the three counties in Loveland — who have filed and are expected on the May 5 ballot include:

State Senate – 7th District

This seat overlaps Hamilton and Warren Counties: 

• Scott Lipps (R) — Republican candidate

• Zac Haines (R) — Republican candidate

U.S. House — 1st Congressional District

Candidates variously filed or collecting signatures in the 1st District include:

• Greg Landsman - Incumbent U.S. Representative (D), running for re-election

• Damon Lynch, IV (D)

• Holly Adams (R)

• Eric Conroy (R)

• Plus other independents or party filings pending certification

U.S. House — 2nd Congressional District

Candidates variously filed or collecting signatures in the 1st District include:

• David Taylor – Incumbent U.S. Representative (R), running for re-election. 

• Jennifer Mazzuckelli (D) 

• Todd Wilson (D)

• Bob Carr (R)

• Plus other independents or party filings pending certificationLocal Judges,

  
  

  County Offices & Other Local Races

Each county (Hamilton, Warren, Clermont) will have local offices — such as:

• County commissioner seats

• Municipal judges

• Partisan Candidates for Ohio State House and State Senate seats

• Various township offices

These candidate lists are typically published by each Board of Elections closer to the ballot certification (after petitions are reviewed). Right now, the online candidate lists published in advance are partial or draft versions, and you’ll see some local filings when those are finalized by your local boards. The candidates will all be finalized on February 17th (the day before this publication). We will update the list as the names of candidates become cleared for the May 5th Primary Election ballot.