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Medina County, Ohio

Ohio House District 66

3 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Nardo, Sean M. Hutson and Justin P. Peroli. Candidate information follows official Medina County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chris Nardo (Democratic), Sean M. Hutson (Republican), Justin P. Peroli (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 66. Not on the November ballot: Sharon A. Ray, 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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Chris Nardo

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Supports career and technical education partnerships between schools, unions and local businesses
  • Supports transparency requirements for data center energy and water use
  • Supports policies to strengthen family farms and rural communities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chris Nardo worked for 40 years in the printing industry, including with the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Chicago Tribune, per his campaign site. He has lived in Medina County since the late 1980s, per his campaign site.

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Sean M. Hutson

Republican

Top priorities
  • Expanding the local economy
  • Supporting working families and reducing regulatory burdens
  • Reliable and affordable energy for residents and businesses

Per the news profile.

Biography

Sean M. Hutson, the Republican nominee for Ohio House District 66, is a small business owner, practicing attorney and part-time assistant prosecutor, per Wadsworth Community Radio. The seat is open; Republican incumbent Sharon Ray is not seeking reelection. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Justin P. Peroli

Libertarian

Top priorities
  • Simplifying and reforming Ohio's property tax system
  • Government transparency and fiscal oversight of public spending
  • Fiscal discipline, arguing government should live within its means as taxpayers do

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Justin P. Peroli, the Libertarian nominee for Ohio House District 66, is a Medina County small business owner who operates an expedited freight brokerage and has served as a Lafayette Township trustee since 2023, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 66 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Nardo, Sean M. Hutson and Justin P. Peroli. Candidate information follows official Medina County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 66 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 Medina 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 Medina County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Chris Nardo, full profileSean M. Hutson, full profileJustin P. Peroli, full profileOfficial Ohio election office