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Stark County, Ohio

Ohio House District 51

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amanda Fontana and Jodi Salvo. Candidate information follows official Stark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Amanda Fontana (Democratic), Jodi Salvo (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 51; Jodi Salvo 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, Jodi Salvo, is on the ballot.

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Amanda Fontana

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Fully fund Ohio's public schools at the state level to provide permanent property tax relief for residents
  • Address the rising cost of living, including grocery prices and utility bills, through property tax reform, affordable housing and job growth
  • Lower prescription drug costs, expand mental health services and protect Medicaid for families and seniors

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Amanda Fontana is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Works as a college instructor in the Health and Public Services division at Stark State College and as an independent provider through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, per campaign site. Serves on the New Philadelphia City Schools Board of Education and holds a master's degree in social work, per campaign site.

Jodi Salvo

Jodi Salvo

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Jodi Salvo is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Jodi Salvo is a sitting member for the district, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Represents the 51st Ohio House District, covering parts of southern Stark County and Tuscarawas County, and is seeking re-election in 2026, per Ohio House of Representatives member directory. 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 51 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amanda Fontana and Jodi Salvo. Candidate information follows official Stark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 51 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
Amanda Fontana, full profileJodi Salvo, full profileOfficial Ohio election office