One candidate is tracked for Ohio Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Craig S. Riedel. Candidate information follows official Van Wert County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Craig S. Riedel (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 1. Not on the November ballot: Rob McColley, 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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Craig S. Riedel is the Republican candidate for Ohio Senate District 1, seeking to succeed term-limited Sen. Rob McColley. Riedel previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022, representing the 82nd District, per LimaOhio.com. Riedel holds a civil engineering degree from Ohio State University and worked as a design engineer and sales manager until retirement in 2015, per the same source.
Who is running for Ohio Senate District 1 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Ohio Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Craig S. Riedel. Candidate information follows official Van Wert County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Ohio Senate District 1 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.
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