Ashtabula County, Ohio

Ashtabula County Coroner (Unexpired Term)

One candidate is tracked for Ashtabula County Coroner (Unexpired Term) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Catherine A. Bishop. Candidate information follows official Ashtabula County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Catherine A. Bishop (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for the coroner's unexpired term ending December 31, 2028, per the Ashtabula County Board of Elections' unofficial November 3, 2026 candidate list (revised August 18, 2026).

What this office does

Coroner. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent or unattended, determines the cause and manner of death, and signs death certificates in those cases. Depending on the state, the coroner may be a physician or a layperson who works with contracted pathologists.

This race. Every voter in Ashtabula County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Catherine A. Bishop, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Catherine A. Bishop

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Bishop is a doctor of osteopathic medicine who practiced for 31 years, most recently specializing in geriatrics at Ashtabula Regional Medical Center, per the Star Beacon. She served three years as deputy coroner before the county commissioners named her acting coroner in 2025 following Dr. Pamela Lancaster's retirement, and she is the Republican nominee to serve the remainder of the term. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Catherine A. Bishop.

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Who is running for Ashtabula County Coroner (Unexpired Term) in 2026?

When is the Ashtabula County Coroner (Unexpired Term) election in Ohio?

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Candidate roster from official Ashtabula County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Catherine A. Bishop, full profile Official Ohio election office