Henry County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
3 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 2 Henry County races, led by the Ohio Senate District 1 contest.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressOhio Senate District 1Craig S. Riedel (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Craig S. Riedel Republican
Craig S. Riedel is the Republican candidate for Ohio Senate District 1, seeking to succeed term-limited Sen. Rob McColley. Riedel previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022, representing the 82nd District, per LimaOhio.com. Riedel holds a civil engineering degree from Ohio State University and worked as a design engineer and sales manager until retirement in 2015, per the same source.
Craig S. Riedel (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 1. Not on the November ballot: Rob McColley, 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 81David Swanson (D) · Patti Rockey (R)
David Swanson Democratic
- Says the challenges Ohio faces 'don't belong to one side of the aisle, and neither do the solutions,' favoring a collaborative approach.
- Campaigns on the motto 'putting people before politics,' saying Swanson wants to serve all constituents, not only those who vote for Swanson.
Per the campaign site.
About David Swanson
David Swanson is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 81. Swanson is the founder of Daavlin, a Bryan-based medical device manufacturer with more than 100 employees, and a U.S. Navy veteran who grew up on a dairy farm, per the Village Reporter. Swanson holds degrees in political science and international trade, per the same source.
Patti Rockey Republican
Patti Rockey is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 81. Rockey is serving a fourth term as Williams County Recorder and chairs the Williams County Republican Party, per the Village Reporter.
David Swanson (Democratic), Patti Rockey (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 81. Not on the November ballot: James M. Hoops, 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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Who is on the ballot in Henry County, Ohio on November 3, 2026?
Henry County sample ballot 2026: who is running for ohio house and ohio senate, with bios, priorities and campaign sites. 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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