2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wayne Penny Jr and Tex Fischer. Candidate information follows official Mahoning County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Wayne Penny Jr (Democratic), Tex Fischer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 59; Tex Fischer 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Tex Fischer, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Wayne Penny Jr. is a U.S. Army veteran running for Ohio House District 59, per his campaign site. Detailed occupational history was not posted on his campaign site as of September 27, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Tex Fischer is serving his first full term in the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 59th District, per his campaign site. He previously served as National Field Director for the American Conservation Coalition and now co-owns a digital media business, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Ohio House District 59 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wayne Penny Jr and Tex Fischer. Candidate information follows official Mahoning County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Ohio House District 59 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 Mahoning County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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