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Franklin County, Ohio

Ohio House District 6

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christine Cockley and Matthew Jackson. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Christine Cockley (Democratic), Matthew Jackson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 6; Christine Cockley 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, Christine Cockley, is on the ballot.

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Christine Cockley

Christine Cockley

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Fighting for working families and the district's most vulnerable neighbors
  • Providing responsive constituent services grounded in the community's lived experience

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cockley is the state representative for Ohio House District 6, serving her second term, per the campaign site. She previously worked as a human resources specialist at Fortune 500 companies focused on employee advocacy and workplace programs, and has nonprofit experience with the YWCA of Columbus and the Highland Youth Garden board, per the campaign site. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs, per the campaign site.

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Matthew Jackson

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supporting public safety initiatives
  • Lowering taxes and reducing government spending
  • Supporting school choice for families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jackson is a Navy veteran and Fire EMS professional certified as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician who grew up in Hilliard, Ohio, per the campaign site. He is running for the Ohio House citing service, responsibility and community as his guiding values, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 6 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christine Cockley and Matthew Jackson. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 6 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?

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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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