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Lorain County, Ohio

Ohio House District 54

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda Buchanan and Kellie Deeter. Candidate information follows official Lorain County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brenda Buchanan (Democratic), Kellie Deeter (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 54; Kellie Deeter 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, Kellie Deeter, is on the ballot.

Ohio › Lorain County › Ohio House District 54

Brenda Buchanan

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Supports agriculture, zoning, road funding and environmental protections for rural townships in the district
  • Supports public education funded with a curriculum set by education specialists
  • Supports common sense gun safety measures such as background checks and secure storage laws

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brenda Buchanan has worked in radio broadcasting for nearly 30 years, currently as Traffic Supervisor for the Audacy New England region, per her campaign site. She served two terms on the Columbia Local Schools Board of Education, including four years as president, per her campaign site.

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Kellie Deeter

Kellie Deeter

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports balancing the state budget while reducing taxes
  • Supports agricultural landowners and reducing property tax burdens on farmers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kellie Deeter is a certified registered nurse anesthetist and certified nurse practitioner who has worked in healthcare for more than two decades, per her campaign site. She is also a small business owner in Huron and Lorain Counties, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 54 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda Buchanan and Kellie Deeter. Candidate information follows official Lorain County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 54 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 Lorain County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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

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Candidate profiles
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