Greene County, Ohio

Ohio House District 70

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim McCarthy and Brian Lampton. Candidate information follows official Greene County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kim McCarthy (Democratic), Brian Lampton (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 70; Brian Lampton 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, Brian Lampton, is on the ballot.

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Kim McCarthy

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports establishing a universal, streamlined health care system for Ohioans, including legislation such as HB289 and SB78
Wants stronger regulation and transparency on utility costs as data centers increase demand
Supports a corporate income tax and higher personal income tax brackets on the wealthiest to fund schools and services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

McCarthy is an accountant, mother of three and immigrant from Australia who lives in Sugarcreek Township and has served as chair of the Greene County Democratic Party, per the campaign site.

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Brian Lampton

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Brian Lampton is the Republican incumbent for Ohio House District 70, serving his third term representing the western portion of Greene County, per the Ohio House of Representatives. He has owned and operated Lampton/Engle & Associates Insurance for more than 30 years and chairs the House Insurance Committee, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 70 in 2026?

When is the Ohio House District 70 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 Greene 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.

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Candidate roster from official Greene County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kim McCarthy, full profile Brian Lampton, full profile Official Ohio election office