Portage County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
20 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 10 Portage County races, led by the Ohio Senate District 27 contest.
County offices
Board District 15Nancy Eggleston · Al Haga
Nancy Eggleston and Al Haga are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portage County Board District 15.
Nancy Eggleston
About Nancy Eggleston
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Al Haga
About Al Haga
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Board District 8Dax Burroughs · Desiree Redditt
Dax Burroughs and Desiree Redditt are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portage County Board District 8.
Dax Burroughs
About Dax Burroughs
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Desiree Redditt
About Desiree Redditt
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
CommissionerJill Crawford (R) · Jenny D. Adams (D) · Carmen Lisa Laudato (D) · Mike Tinlin (R)
Jill Crawford (Republican), Jenny D. Adams (Democrat), Carmen Lisa Laudato (Democrat) and Mike Tinlin (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portage County Commissioner.
Jill Crawford Republican
About Jill Crawford
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Jenny D. Adams Democrat
About Jenny D. Adams
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Carmen Lisa Laudato Democrat
About Carmen Lisa Laudato
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Mike Tinlin Republican
About Mike Tinlin
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
AuditorMatt Kelly (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matt Kelly (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portage County Auditor.
Matt Kelly Republican
About Matt Kelly
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
ExecutiveEric Olson · Ray Reser
Eric Olson and Ray Reser are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portage County Executive.
Eric Olson
About Eric Olson
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Ray Reser
About Ray Reser
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Judges
County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile/Probate Division JudgePatricia J. Smith (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patricia J. Smith (Democrat) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portage County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile/Probate Division Judge.
Patricia J. Smith Democrat
About Patricia J. Smith
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
County Court of Common Pleas JudgeBecky Doherty (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Becky Doherty (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portage County Court of Common Pleas Judge.
Becky Doherty Republican
About Becky Doherty
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Portage County is split across 2 Ohio House districts.
Find your districts by addressOhio House: 2 districtsDistricts 35, 72
Ohio House District 35Samantha Salamon (D) · Vik Sandhu (R)
Samantha Salamon Democratic
- Supporting public schools and educators
- Keeping cost of living reasonable while supporting small businesses
- Protecting victims' rights and constitutional protections
Per the campaign site.
About Samantha Salamon
Samantha Salamon is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Salamon is chief legal counsel at Asian Services in Action and previously worked as a criminal defense and corporate attorney, per Salamon campaign site. She holds a law degree from Cleveland State University (2015) and serves on the Northfield Center Township Zoning Commission, per Salamon campaign site.
Vik Sandhu Republican
Vik Sandhu is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Sandhu, of Twinsburg, is a small business owner and former Merchant Navy officer, per Sandhu campaign site. He previously served as fiscal officer for Richfield Township and co-chair of the Small Business Advisory Committee for Ohio's 14th Congressional District, per Sandhu campaign site.
Samantha Salamon (Democratic), Vik Sandhu (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 35. Not on the November ballot: Steve Demetriou, 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.
Full race pageOhio House District 72Jeff Clapper (D) · Heidi Workman (R) · Michael Fricke (Libertarian)
Jeff Clapper Democratic
- Protecting Portage County farmland from large-scale data center development
- Improving access to affordable health care and supporting workforce housing construction
- Investing directly in public school funding and expanding college, trade school and apprenticeship pathways
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Clapper
Clapper serves as President of Kent City Council and previously served on Kent's Planning Commission before his election to council, roughly a decade of local government involvement, per the campaign site.
Heidi Workman Republican Incumbent
Heidi Workman is the Republican incumbent for Ohio House District 72, representing most of Portage County since her election in November 2024, per the Ohio House of Representatives. A small business owner and registered nurse with two decades of healthcare and insurance experience, she serves as Vice Chair of the House Technology and Innovation Committee, per the same source.
Michael Fricke Libertarian
Michael Fricke is the Libertarian candidate for Ohio House District 72. Fricke was elected treasurer of the Libertarian Party of Ohio's State Central Committee in June 2026, having previously served as a committee member for Ohio's 14th Congressional District, per the Independent Political Report. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jeff Clapper (Democratic), Heidi Workman (Republican), Michael Fricke (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 72; Heidi Workman 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.
Full race pageOhio Senate District 27Mike Roberto (D) · Steve Demetriou (R)
Mike Roberto Democratic
- Fully funding public schools
- Prioritizing small, local businesses over large out-of-state corporate tax incentives
- Expanding healthcare access and supporting rural hospitals
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Roberto
Mike Roberto is the Democratic candidate for Ohio Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Roberto spent 34 years in education as a teacher, coach and administrator, most recently five years as superintendent of Aurora City Schools, per Roberto campaign site. He holds a BS in Education, an MA in Secondary Educational Administration, and an EdS, all from Kent State University, per Roberto campaign site.
Steve Demetriou Republican
- Supports property tax relief and energy reforms to reduce utility bills
- Supports increased school funding and career-technical education investment
Per the campaign site.
About Steve Demetriou
Steve Demetriou is a sitting State Representative running for State Senate in the 27th District, per his campaign site. He is a West Point graduate and Army veteran who earned the Bronze Star Medal during a deployment to Afghanistan, and later built a small business, per his campaign site.
Mike Roberto (Democratic), Steve Demetriou (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 27. Not on the November ballot: Kristina D. Roegner, 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.
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Ohio nominees were set by the May 5 primary; a plurality wins in November, unopposed candidates still print, and judicial candidates appear without party labels, per the Secretary of State.
Who is on the ballot in Portage County, Ohio on November 3, 2026?
Portage County sample ballot 2026: see where the ohio house and ohio senate candidates stand on schools, jobs and health care. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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