2 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Janet Wagner and Ryan Rivers. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Janet Wagner (Democratic), Ryan Rivers (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 19. Not on the November ballot: Andrew O. Brenner, 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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Democratic
Janet Wagner is the Democratic candidate for Ohio Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Ryan Rivers is a Central Ohio business professional running for State Senate from Delaware County, per his campaign site. He describes a career working with employers and entrepreneurs in the private sector, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Ohio Senate District 19 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Janet Wagner and Ryan Rivers. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Ohio Senate District 19 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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