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Hamilton County, Ohio

Ohio House District 28

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Brownlee and Jill Cole. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Karen Brownlee (Democratic), Jill Cole (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 28; Karen Brownlee 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, Karen Brownlee, is on the ballot.

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Karen Brownlee

Karen Brownlee

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Pursuing commonsense health and safety measures
  • Making life more affordable for constituents
  • Maintaining high ethical standards in legislative work

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brownlee is the state representative for Ohio House District 28 and a licensed independent social worker-supervisor, now in her second year in office, per the campaign site. She previously worked as a clinical social worker and mental health provider, and during her first term introduced legislation on health and safety measures, affordability and ethical standards, per the campaign site.

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Jill Cole

Republican

Top priorities
  • Reducing regulations and paperwork to help entrepreneurs succeed
  • Working with communities and law enforcement to address crime
  • Expanding and maintaining parks, trails, and outdoor spaces

Per the State Affairs Pro.

Biography

Jill Cole is the Mayor of Blue Ash, a U.S. Army veteran and small-business owner running for Ohio House District 28, per her campaign site. She and her husband founded Cole Realty Associates in 2006, and she previously served eight years on the Sycamore Community Schools Board of Education, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 28 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Brownlee and Jill Cole. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 28 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 Hamilton County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Hamilton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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