Montgomery County, Ohio

Ohio House District 38

One candidate is tracked for Ohio House District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Desiree Tims. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Desiree Tims (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 38; Desiree Tims 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, Desiree Tims, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Desiree Tims

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports funding for public schools and opposes reductions to public school resources
Supports automatic voter registration and civic engagement programs
Supports expanding access to healthcare and Medicaid programs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Desiree Tims is a lawyer who serves as Assistant Minority Whip in the Ohio House of Representatives, per her campaign site. She previously served as President and CEO of Innovation Ohio and worked on Capitol Hill for U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and Kirsten Gillibrand, per her campaign site. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 38 in 2026?

When is the Ohio House District 38 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Desiree Tims, full profile Official Ohio election office