2 candidates are tracked for Hamilton Probate Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ralph Winkler and Elizabeth A. Tye. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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This race. The sitting officeholder, Ralph Winkler, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Ralph Winkler is Hamilton County's sitting probate judge, per the board of elections schedule of elected offices.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Elizabeth A. Tye is on the board of elections certified candidate list for this seat's November 3, 2026 ballot.
Who is running for Hamilton Probate Judge in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Hamilton Probate Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ralph Winkler and Elizabeth A. Tye. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Hamilton Probate Judge 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.
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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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