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Lake County, Ohio

Ohio House District 23

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daniel P. Troy and Julie A. Belich. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Daniel P. Troy (Democratic), Julie A. Belich (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 23; Daniel P. Troy 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, Daniel P. Troy, is on the ballot.

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Daniel P. Troy

Daniel P. Troy

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Property tax reform for seniors on fixed incomes
  • Increased state funding for schools
  • Funding and support for first responders

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Daniel P. Troy is the sitting Ohio State Representative for House District 23, representing Lake and Cuyahoga counties, per his campaign site. He has been recognized as Democratic Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, per his campaign site.

Julie A. Belich

Republican

Biography

Julie A. Belich is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 23 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 23 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daniel P. Troy and Julie A. Belich. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 23 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 Lake County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Lake County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Daniel P. Troy, full profileJulie A. Belich, full profileOfficial Ohio election office