Franklin County, Ohio

Ohio House District 4

One candidate is tracked for Ohio House District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Beryl Brown Piccolantonio. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 4; Beryl Brown Piccolantonio 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, Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Beryl Brown Piccolantonio

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Respecting the results of ballot measures on voting rights and reproductive healthcare rather than legislative overrides
Opposing gerrymandering and supporting fair district boundaries
Bringing civility and bipartisan cooperation to the Statehouse

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Beryl Brown Piccolantonio is the sitting state representative for Ohio House District 4 and a lawyer with more than 20 years of experience working for the state of Ohio. She served three terms, including as board president, on the Gahanna-Jefferson school board, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 4 in 2026?

When is the Ohio House District 4 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

Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, full profile Official Ohio election office