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Lieutenant Governor of Ohio

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

General election

IndependentFirst-time candidateAdvocacy

Andrea Neutzling is an Army veteran and advocate running for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio for the first time. She emphasizes equitable public education funding, increasing state veteran benefits, and preventing gerrymandering through non-partisan redistricting.

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DemocraticAttorney

David Pepper is an attorney running for Ohio's Lieutenant Governor. This is not his first campaign for statewide office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Independent candidate Jalen Turner is a write-in candidate running for his first term as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. He is on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 general election.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

James Mills is a candidate, running for office for the first time.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Michael Lehnerd is a independent candidate running for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in their first run for office. Michael Lehnerd seeks election.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Pat Manley is a candidate, running for office for the first time.

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RepublicanLocal government professional

Robert McColley earned his law degree from the University of Toledo and works in local government. Running for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, he emphasizes lowering taxes, protecting Second Amendment rights, and workforce development.

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Primary

LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Christy Jo Orr is a Libertarian candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAdvancedAttorney

David Pepper is an attorney running for Ohio's Lieutenant Governor. This is not his first campaign for statewide office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvanced

James Mills is a candidate, running for office for the first time.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateManaging director

Kim Georgeton is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvancedLocal government professional

Robert McColley earned his law degree from the University of Toledo and works in local government. Running for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, he emphasizes lowering taxes, protecting Second Amendment rights, and workforce development.

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