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Summit County, Ohio

Ohio House District 35

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Samantha Salamon and Vik Sandhu. Candidate information follows official Summit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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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Samantha Salamon

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Supporting public schools and educators
  • Keeping cost of living reasonable while supporting small businesses
  • Protecting victims' rights and constitutional protections

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Vik Sandhu

Republican

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 35 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Samantha Salamon and Vik Sandhu. Candidate information follows official Summit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 35 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 Summit County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Samantha Salamon, full profileVik Sandhu, full profileOfficial Ohio election office