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Lucas County, Ohio

Ohio House District 42

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elgin Rogers Jr. and Robert McMahon. Candidate information follows official Lucas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Elgin Rogers Jr. (Democratic), Robert McMahon (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 42; Elgin Rogers Jr. 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, Elgin Rogers Jr., is on the ballot.

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Elgin Rogers Jr.

Elgin Rogers Jr.

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Elgin Rogers Jr. is the Democratic incumbent representing Ohio House District 42, per the Ohio House member directory. No further biographical detail was found as of September 11, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Robert McMahon

Republican

Biography

Robert McMahon is the Republican nominee for Ohio House District 42, covering the Toledo, Oregon and Jerusalem Township area, per a VoterPac post. 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 42 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elgin Rogers Jr. and Robert McMahon. Candidate information follows official Lucas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 42 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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Candidate roster from official Lucas County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Elgin Rogers Jr., full profileRobert McMahon, full profileOfficial Ohio election office