Morrow County, Ohio

Ohio House District 87

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lora Covrett and Jeffrey A. McClain. Candidate information follows official Morrow County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lora Covrett (Democratic), Jeffrey A. McClain (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 87. Not on the November ballot: Riordan T. McClain, 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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Lora Covrett

Democratic

Top priorities

Opposes the proposed US 23-71 bypass, citing risks to farmland and eminent domain concerns.
Opposes tax breaks for data centers and calls for diversifying energy sources.
Opposes eliminating property taxes without a plan to protect homeowners, renters and public schools.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lora Covrett is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 87. Covrett has spent more than 20 years working in technology, implementing workflow and document management systems, and lives in southern Morrow County, per the campaign site.

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Jeffrey A. McClain

Republican

Biography

Jeffrey A. McClain is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 87 in 2026?

When is the Ohio House District 87 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 Morrow 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 Morrow County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Lora Covrett, full profile Jeffrey A. McClain, full profile Official Ohio election office