Lorain County, Ohio

Ohio Senate District 13

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joe Miller and Gayle Manning. Candidate information follows official Lorain County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Joe Miller (Democratic), Gayle Manning (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 13. Not on the November ballot: Vacant, 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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Joe Miller

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports transitioning Lorain and Huron County's economy toward jobs that use the region's natural assets and workforce
Supports expanding access to treatment and education to address the opioid crisis
Supports protecting access to reproductive health care

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joe Miller has served as a State Representative from Lorain County, where he is ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, per his campaign site. He is a former teacher and coach who earned degrees in education and history from Bowling Green State University and Ashland University, per his campaign site.

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Gayle Manning

Republican

Top priorities

Sponsored legislation to modernize Ohio's education laws and increase transparency for private schools receiving state-funded scholarships
Supports vocational and technical training so students are career-ready at graduation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Gayle Manning has served in the Ohio House of Representatives and previously served two four-year terms in the Ohio Senate, per her campaign site. She spent 37 years as an elementary school teacher before her time in the legislature, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio Senate District 13 in 2026?

When is the Ohio Senate District 13 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.

Verify this race

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

Joe Miller, full profile Gayle Manning, full profile Official Ohio election office