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Warren County, Ohio

Ohio House District 55

3 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Michael Kurtz, C. Michelle Teska and Philip L. Pirdy. Candidate information follows official Warren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Paul Michael Kurtz (Democratic), C. Michelle Teska (Republican), Philip L. Pirdy (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 55. Not on the November ballot: Michelle Teska, 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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Paul Michael Kurtz

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Make life more affordable for working families, citing housing costs, childcare expenses and taxes
  • Address underfunded schools and healthcare
  • Increase government accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Paul Michael Kurtz is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Describes his career as a senior director of product development in the private sector, per campaign site. Is the Democratic nominee facing Republican incumbent C. Michelle Teska in Ohio House District 55, per Ohio Capital Journal.

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C. Michelle Teska

Republican

Biography

C. Michelle Teska is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Represents the 55th Ohio House District in Warren County and is seeking a second term in 2026, per Ohio House of Representatives member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Philip L. Pirdy

Libertarian

Biography

Philip L. Pirdy is the Libertarian candidate for Ohio House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Describes himself as a teacher, pipefitter and writer; is the Libertarian candidate on the November ballot for Ohio House District 55, per Ohio Capital Journal. 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 55 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Michael Kurtz, C. Michelle Teska and Philip L. Pirdy. Candidate information follows official Warren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 55 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 Warren County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Paul Michael Kurtz, full profileC. Michelle Teska, full profilePhilip L. Pirdy, full profileOfficial Ohio election office