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Stark County, Ohio

Ohio House District 48

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nick Morris and Christina M. Hagan. Candidate information follows official Stark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nick Morris (Democratic), Christina M. Hagan (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 48. Not on the November ballot: Scott Oelslager, 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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Nick Morris

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Education
  • Cost of living for working families
  • Healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Morris has worked in education and describes his background as combining community service with work among leaders of varied political, educational, professional and religious perspectives, per the campaign site. He is running for the Ohio House District 48 seat being vacated by Scott Oelslager, per the campaign site.

Christina M. Hagan

Republican

Biography

Christina M. Hagan is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 48 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 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 48 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nick Morris and Christina M. Hagan. Candidate information follows official Stark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 48 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 Stark County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Stark County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Nick Morris, full profileChristina M. Hagan, full profileOfficial Ohio election office