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Nonpartisan Voter Resource

Hocking County
2026 General Election

The May 5 primary is complete. Here's everything you need to know about the November 3 general election — candidates, deadlines, and how to vote.

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Mark your calendar. Missing a deadline means missing your chance.

✅ May 5 Primary — Complete

The primary election is over and nominees have been certified. The matchups below reflect the official results. View Hocking County results →

Passed
February 4, 2026
Candidate Filing Deadline
Partisan candidates filed petitions for the May 5 primary.
Passed
February 23, 2026
Write-In Declaration Deadline
Write-in candidates filed declarations for the primary.
Passed
February 24, 2026
Official Ballots Certified
Secretary of State certified the official ballot form for the May 5 primary.
Passed
April 6, 2026
Primary Registration Deadline
Voter registration closed for the May 5 primary.
Passed
May 4, 2026
Independent Candidate Filing
Deadline for independent candidates to file petitions for the November general election.
Passed
May 5, 2026
Primary Election Day
Voters selected party nominees for the November 3 general election. 22% turnout in Hocking County.
Upcoming
August 24, 2026
General Election Write-In Deadline
Write-in declarations for the November 3 general election must be filed by 4:00 PM.
October 5, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register or update your registration for the November 3 general election. Board of Elections open until 9:00 PM.
October 6, 2026
Early In-Person Voting Begins
Vote early at the Hocking County Board of Elections. Full schedule to be posted when available.
November 3, 2026
General Election Day
Polls open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Elect your representatives at every level of government. Absentee ballots must be received by 7:30 PM.

See What's On Your Ballot

Look up your specific precinct to see every race and issue that will appear on your ballot.

View Your Ballot

Early In-Person Voting — November 3 General Election

The early voting schedule for the general election has not yet been released by the Secretary of State. Check back closer to October for the full schedule.

Early voting takes place at the Hocking County Board of Elections, 93 W. Hunter St., Logan

November 3 General Election Races

The May 5 primary is over. Here are the confirmed matchups for the general election, based on unofficial results.

Governor & Lt. Governor
Open Seat — DeWine Term Limited
  • REP Vivek Ramaswamy / Rob McColley
  • vs
  • DEM Amy Acton / David Pepper
  • LIB Don Kissick / James Mills
Ramaswamy won the GOP primary with 80%+. Acton ran unopposed on the Democratic side.
U.S. Senate — Special Election
Ohio's U.S. Senate Seat
  • REP Jon Husted (Incumbent)
  • vs
  • DEM Sherrod Brown
  • LIB William B. Redpath
One of the most closely watched Senate races in the country this November.
U.S. House — District 2
Hocking County's Congressional Seat
  • REP David Taylor (Incumbent)
  • vs
  • DEM Jen Mazzuckelli
Taylor defeated Bob Carr in the GOP primary. Mazzuckelli won the 4-way Democratic primary.
Attorney General
Open Seat — Yost Term Limited
  • REP Keith Faber
  • vs
  • DEM John Kulewicz
Faber is the current State Auditor. Kulewicz won a contested Democratic primary.
Secretary of State
Open Seat — LaRose Term Limited
  • REP Robert Sprague
  • vs
  • DEM Allison Russo
Sprague is the current State Treasurer. Russo is a former Ohio House Minority Leader.
Auditor of State
Open Seat — Faber Term Limited
  • REP Frank LaRose
  • vs
  • DEM Annette Blackwell
LaRose is the current Secretary of State. Both ran unopposed in their primaries.
Treasurer of State
Open Seat — Sprague Term Limited
  • REP Jay Edwards
  • vs
  • DEM Seth Walsh
Edwards won a contested Republican primary over Kristina Roegner.
Ohio Supreme Court — Seat 1
Full Term Commencing 1-1-2027
  • DEM Jennifer Brunner (Incumbent)
  • vs
  • REP Colleen O'Donnell
Brunner is the only Democrat on the current 6-1 Republican court. O'Donnell won a 4-way GOP primary.
Ohio Supreme Court — Seat 2
Full Term Commencing 1-2-2027
  • REP Dan Hawkins (Incumbent)
  • vs
  • DEM Marilyn Zayas
Both ran unopposed in their respective primaries.
Hocking County Commissioner
Local Race
  • REP Tony Wheeler
Wheeler won the Republican primary with 1,209 votes over Linton (865) and Fraunfelter (372). Check ballot for general election opponents.
Ohio House — District 92
Hocking, Vinton, part of Perry & Ross
  • REP Mark Johnson (Incumbent)
Check your ballot for all filed candidates in this race. View your full ballot →
Local Issues
Hocking County Ballot Issues
  • General election ballot issues will be certified by the Board of Elections closer to November.
View your full ballot for all races →

Party Resources

Connect with your local and state political parties. All parties are represented equally here.

D
Democratic Party
Hocking County & State
Hocking County Dems Facebook Page Ohio Democratic Party
R
Republican Party
Hocking County & State
Hocking County GOP Facebook Page Ohio Republican Party
L
Libertarian Party
State Level
Libertarian Party of Ohio 2026 LPO Candidates Find Local Chapter
G
Green Party
State Level
Ohio Green Party Get Involved Call for Candidates

How to Vote

Register, find your polling location, or request an absentee ballot.

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Register to Vote

Check your status or register. Deadline is October 5 for the general election. BOEs open until 9 PM that day.

Register Now →
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Find Your Polling Location

Enter your address to find your assigned voting precinct and polling place.

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Vote by Mail / Absentee

Absentee ballot application deadlines for the general election will be announced. Ballots must be received by 7:30 PM on Election Day.

Request a Ballot →
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Early In-Person Voting

Expected to begin in early October at the Hocking County BOE. No excuse needed. Schedule to be posted.

BOE Details →

Hocking County Board of Elections

93 West Hunter Street • PO Box 109 • Logan, OH 43138

www.boe.ohio.gov/hocking

Phone(740) 380-8683
Fax(740) 380-3712
HoursMon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Emailhocking@OhioSoS.gov