Knox County, Ohio

Ohio House District 61

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Vince McGrail and Shawn Stevens. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Vince McGrail (Democratic), Shawn Stevens (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 61. Not on the November ballot: Beth Lear, 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.

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.

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Vince McGrail

Democratic

Top priorities

Economic relief from high property taxes and utility costs
Increased investment in public school funding
Senior services to help older Ohioans age in their homes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Vince McGrail, the Democratic nominee for the open Ohio House District 61 seat, has served for 12 years as Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio after 17 years in alumni relations and fundraising at Ohio State University, per his campaign site.

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Shawn Stevens

Republican

Top priorities

Using the Homestead Exemption to eliminate property taxes for Ohioans over 65
Strengthened parental rights and school choice
A top-to-bottom audit of state spending with across-the-board cuts

Per the news coverage.

Biography

Shawn Stevens, the Republican nominee for the open Ohio House District 61 seat, owns a title and escrow company in Westerville and served a decade on the Delaware County Board of Elections, per Knox Pages. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 61 in 2026?

When is the Ohio House District 61 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 Knox County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Vince McGrail, full profile Shawn Stevens, full profile Official Ohio election office