Geauga County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
13 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 6 Geauga County races, led by the Ohio Senate District 27 contest.
County offices
AuditorJoe Deboth (R) · Charles E. Walder (R)
Joe Deboth (Republican) and Charles E. Walder (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Geauga County Auditor.
Joe Deboth Republican
About Joe Deboth
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Charles E. Walder Republican
About Charles E. Walder
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CommissionerSteven Oluic (R) · Jim Dvorak (R)
Steven Oluic (Republican) and Jim Dvorak (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Geauga County Commissioner.
Steven Oluic Republican
About Steven Oluic
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Jim Dvorak Republican
About Jim Dvorak
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Judges
County Court of Common Pleas JudgeStephanie Heiberthausen Anderson (R) · Abbey King Mueller (R) · Kate Jacob (R)
Stephanie Heiberthausen Anderson (Republican), Abbey King Mueller (Republican) and Kate Jacob (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Geauga County Court of Common Pleas Judge.
Stephanie Heiberthausen Anderson Republican
About Stephanie Heiberthausen Anderson
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Abbey King Mueller Republican
About Abbey King Mueller
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Kate Jacob Republican
About Kate Jacob
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By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Geauga County is split across 2 Ohio House districts.
Find your districts by addressOhio House: 2 districtsDistricts 35, 99
Ohio House District 35Samantha Salamon (D) · Vik Sandhu (R)
Samantha Salamon Democratic
- Supporting public schools and educators
- Keeping cost of living reasonable while supporting small businesses
- Protecting victims' rights and constitutional protections
Per the campaign site.
About Samantha Salamon
Samantha Salamon is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Salamon is chief legal counsel at Asian Services in Action and previously worked as a criminal defense and corporate attorney, per Salamon campaign site. She holds a law degree from Cleveland State University (2015) and serves on the Northfield Center Township Zoning Commission, per Salamon campaign site.
Vik Sandhu Republican
Vik Sandhu is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Sandhu, of Twinsburg, is a small business owner and former Merchant Navy officer, per Sandhu campaign site. He previously served as fiscal officer for Richfield Township and co-chair of the Small Business Advisory Committee for Ohio's 14th Congressional District, per Sandhu campaign site.
Samantha Salamon (Democratic), Vik Sandhu (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 35. Not on the November ballot: Steve Demetriou, 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.
Full race pageOhio House District 99Louis Murphy (D) · Sarah Fowler Arthur (R)
Louis Murphy Democratic
- Focuses on public education, economic development and cost-of-living issues
Per the campaign site.
About Louis Murphy
Louis Murphy teaches at Lakeside High School and coaches at Edgewood High School, per his campaign site. He holds a Master's degree in Environmental Policy and Global Sustainable Development from Lehigh University and previously worked as an environmental policy analyst for Geneva-on-the-Lake, per his campaign site.
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Incumbent
Sarah Fowler Arthur is serving her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 99th District, per her campaign site. She previously served on the Ohio State Board of Education from 2013 to 2020 and owns a u-pick blueberry farm, per her campaign site.
Louis Murphy (Democratic), Sarah Fowler Arthur (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 99; Sarah Fowler Arthur 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.
Full race pageOhio Senate District 27Mike Roberto (D) · Steve Demetriou (R)
Mike Roberto Democratic
- Fully funding public schools
- Prioritizing small, local businesses over large out-of-state corporate tax incentives
- Expanding healthcare access and supporting rural hospitals
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Roberto
Mike Roberto is the Democratic candidate for Ohio Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Roberto spent 34 years in education as a teacher, coach and administrator, most recently five years as superintendent of Aurora City Schools, per Roberto campaign site. He holds a BS in Education, an MA in Secondary Educational Administration, and an EdS, all from Kent State University, per Roberto campaign site.
Steve Demetriou Republican
- Supports property tax relief and energy reforms to reduce utility bills
- Supports increased school funding and career-technical education investment
Per the campaign site.
About Steve Demetriou
Steve Demetriou is a sitting State Representative running for State Senate in the 27th District, per his campaign site. He is a West Point graduate and Army veteran who earned the Bronze Star Medal during a deployment to Afghanistan, and later built a small business, per his campaign site.
Mike Roberto (Democratic), Steve Demetriou (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 27. Not on the November ballot: Kristina D. Roegner, 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.
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Ohio nominees were set by the May 5 primary; a plurality wins in November, unopposed candidates still print, and judicial candidates appear without party labels, per the Secretary of State.
Who is on the ballot in Geauga County, Ohio on November 3, 2026?
Geauga County sample ballot 2026: see where the ohio senate and ohio house candidates stand on schools and jobs. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Ohio?
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