Franklin County, Ohio

Ohio House District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dontavius Jarrells and Joel A. Greff. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dontavius Jarrells (Democratic), Joel A. Greff (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 1; Dontavius Jarrells 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, Dontavius Jarrells, is on the ballot.

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Dontavius Jarrells

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Building a better Ohio through collective, community-driven action

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jarrells is the state representative for Ohio House District 25, serving his first term after nearly a decade working as an advocate for disadvantaged and marginalized communities across Ohio, per the campaign site. In office he has introduced legislation to raise the minimum wage, remove discriminatory language from property deeds and state code, and secure historical designation for Columbus's Poindexter Village, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Joel A. Greff

Republican

Top priorities

Expanding economic development, job creation, and support for startups and small businesses
Strengthening schools with financial and technology literacy and growing skilled trades programs
Addressing rising housing, utility, and food costs and restoring fiscal accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joel Greff is a businessman from the Bexley area running for Ohio House District 1. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University and a member of the first Franklin University MBA graduating class, per his campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 1 in 2026?

When is the Ohio House District 1 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 Franklin 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.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Dontavius Jarrells, full profile Joel A. Greff, full profile Official Ohio election office