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Ohio Secretary of State

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 5, 2026

General election

DemocraticGovernment

Allison Russo is a State Representative and health policy analyst running for Ohio Secretary of State. She emphasizes restoring voting power by addressing gerrymandering and ballot access, bringing legislative experience to election administration, and ensuring transparency in elections.

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Republican

Robert Sprague is the Republican party candidate. They emphasizes election integrity, housing, and national security.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateSmall business owner

Tom Pruss was born in Toledo and has worked in the printing industry since 1985. A Libertarian running for Ohio Secretary of State for the first time, he emphasizes voter access, election security, and reducing two-party dominance.

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Primary

DemocraticAdvancedGovernment

Allison Russo is a State Representative and health policy analyst running for Ohio Secretary of State. She emphasizes restoring voting power by addressing gerrymandering and ballot access, bringing legislative experience to election administration, and ensuring transparency in elections.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticFirst-time candidatePhysician

Bryan Hambley is a Democratic candidate for Ohio Secretary of State in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Marcell Strbich is a Republican candidate for Ohio Secretary of State in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvanced

Robert Sprague is the Republican party candidate. They emphasizes election integrity, housing, and national security.

From the candidate’s published profile

LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvancedSmall business owner

Tom Pruss was born in Toledo and has worked in the printing industry since 1985. A Libertarian running for Ohio Secretary of State for the first time, he emphasizes voter access, election security, and reducing two-party dominance.

From the candidate’s published profile

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