Ashland County, Ohio

Ohio House District 67

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 67 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Heather L. Sample and Melanie Miller. Candidate information follows official Ashland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Heather L. Sample (Democratic), Melanie Miller (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 67; Melanie Miller is the sitting member, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Nominees were chosen at the May 5, 2026 primary or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list; Ohio prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Melanie Miller, is on the ballot.

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Heather L. Sample

Democratic

Top priorities

Fully funding public schools and protecting intellectual freedom for students and faculty
Lowering living costs for Ohio families and refusing PAC donations
Supporting first responders and emergency services with training and resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Heather L. Sample, the Democratic nominee for Ohio House District 67, has worked for nearly a decade in criminal defense law offices and chairs the Ashland County Democratic Party, per her campaign site.

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Melanie Miller

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Describes her platform around faith, freedom and family values

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Miller has served for nearly 20 years as Executive Director of the Ashland Pregnancy Care Center and previously worked as a spokeswoman and documentarian, per the campaign site. She is a Cleveland State University graduate who has held the titles of Miss Ohio and Mrs. Ohio America, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 67 in 2026?

When is the Ohio House District 67 election in Ohio?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Ohio are on the Ohio election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Ashland County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Ashland County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Heather L. Sample, full profile Melanie Miller, full profile Official Ohio election office