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Clark County, Ohio

Ohio House District 74

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 74 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darrell E Jackson and Bernard Willis. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Darrell E Jackson (Democratic), Bernard Willis (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 74; Bernard Willis 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, Bernard Willis, is on the ballot.

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Darrell E Jackson

Democratic

Biography

Darrell E. Jackson, the Democratic nominee for Ohio House District 74, is a retired law enforcement deputy with 26 years of service, per coverage of the race. He faces Republican incumbent Bernard Willis in November. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Bernard Willis

Bernard Willis

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Bernard Willis, R-Springfield, the Republican incumbent, is seeking a third term representing Ohio House District 74, per the Springfield News-Sun. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 74 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 74 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darrell E Jackson and Bernard Willis. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 74 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 Clark County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Clark County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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