Marion County, Ohio

Ohio House District 86

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kent Halloran and Ben Weber. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kent Halloran (Democratic), Ben Weber (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 86. Not on the November ballot: Tracy M. Richardson, 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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Kent Halloran

Democratic

Top priorities

Priorities include government accountability and ethics reform, property tax relief for homeowners and seniors, infrastructure investment, conservation of water resources and farmland, and support for public schools and rural communities.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kent Halloran is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 86. Halloran is an environmental engineer with more than 30 years of experience designing and maintaining stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, per the campaign site.

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Ben Weber

Republican

Top priorities

Priorities include reducing the property tax burden, defending parental rights in education, and building an affordable future through local energy production and job creation.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ben Weber is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 86. Weber is a small business attorney who has lived in southern Union County for a decade after growing up in Delaware County, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 86 in 2026?

When is the Ohio House District 86 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 Marion 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 Marion County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kent Halloran, full profile Ben Weber, full profile Official Ohio election office