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Franklin County, Ohio

Ohio Senate District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stacie A. Baker and Michele Reynolds. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Stacie A. Baker (Democratic), Michele Reynolds (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 3; Michele Reynolds is the sitting member, per the Ohio Senate's official member directory (ohiosenate.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, Michele Reynolds, is on the ballot.

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Stacie A. Baker

Democratic

Biography

Stacie A. Baker is the certified Democratic nominee for Ohio Senate District 3, per Franklin County Board of Elections 2026 General Election Candidates list (revised August 27, 2026). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Michele Reynolds

Michele Reynolds

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supporting family economic security and a path to prosperity for Ohio families
  • Addressing barriers to family safety, security, and sustainability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michele Reynolds is the sitting state senator for Ohio Senate District 3 and a third-generation business owner. Her grandparents founded Stanton Group Homes, a residential services company for people with developmental disabilities, in 1978, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio Senate District 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stacie A. Baker and Michele Reynolds. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio Senate District 3 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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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
Stacie A. Baker, full profileMichele Reynolds, full profileOfficial Ohio election office