2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott DiMauro and Sophia Tjotjos. Candidate information follows official Cuyahoga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Scott DiMauro (Democratic), Sophia Tjotjos (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 16. Not on the November ballot: Bride Rose Sweeney, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Scott DiMauro is a former high school social studies teacher and past president of the Ohio Education Association running for Ohio House District 16, per his campaign site.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Tjotjos is a civil trial attorney who has practiced at a large law firm and as a solo practitioner, per the campaign site. She co-founded an IT networking company and a cybersecurity company in Westlake with her husband, per the campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Ohio House District 16 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott DiMauro and Sophia Tjotjos. Candidate information follows official Cuyahoga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Ohio House District 16 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.
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Candidate roster from official Cuyahoga County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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