Hamilton County, Ohio

Ohio House District 29

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jonathan R Bradner and Cindy Abrams. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jonathan R Bradner (Democratic), Cindy Abrams (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 29; Cindy Abrams 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, Cindy Abrams, is on the ballot.

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Jonathan R Bradner

Democratic

Top priorities

Supporting good jobs with fair wages
Ensuring strong and fully funded public schools
Expanding access to affordable healthcare and fair taxation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bradner is a pastor who serves on the boards of local and international nonprofits, per the campaign site. He previously worked in the hospitality industry, where he advocated for fair wages and safer workplaces, and holds a master's degree in ethics and justice, per the campaign site.

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Cindy Abrams

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Investment in public safety
Addressing the opioid epidemic
Balanced budgets and tax cuts

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cindy Abrams is the sitting Ohio State Representative for House District 29, chairwoman of the House Public Safety Committee, and a former Cincinnati police officer and Harrison City Councilwoman, per her campaign site. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 29 in 2026?

When is the Ohio House District 29 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?

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.

Verify this race

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

Jonathan R Bradner, full profile Cindy Abrams, full profile Official Ohio election office