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Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Ohio House District 18

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Davida Russell and Maureen Lynn. Candidate information follows official Cuyahoga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Davida Russell (Democratic), Maureen Lynn (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 18. Not on the November ballot: Juanita O. Brent, 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.

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.

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Davida Russell

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Affordable housing and lower utility costs
  • Funding for public schools
  • Community policing and public safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Davida Russell is Vice President of the Cleveland Heights City Council and a labor leader who serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the North Coast AFL-CIO, running for Ohio House District 18, per her campaign site.

Maureen Lynn

Republican

Biography

Maureen Lynn is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is the Republican nominee for the open Ohio House District 18 seat, per campaign filing coverage. 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 18 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Davida Russell and Maureen Lynn. Candidate information follows official Cuyahoga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 18 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 Cuyahoga County ballot?

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Verify this race

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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Candidate profiles
Davida Russell, full profileMaureen Lynn, full profileOfficial Ohio election office