Key takeaways
- Every Hocking County voter will see the same statewide, federal, legislative, county and judicial races, plus State Issue 3 and a countywide senior services levy renewal.
- Some precincts also vote on township or village levies in Falls, Good Hope, Laurel, Salt Creek, Buchtel, Laurelville and Murray City.
- Several local offices are uncontested: county auditor and the probate/juvenile judgeship each have one candidate listed.
- Use the board's sample ballot lookup to see your exact ballot before you vote.
This guide lists every contest the Hocking County Board of Elections included in its updated 46-day notice for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, in the order the notice presents them. Ballot layout and candidate order can differ on the printed ballot, and candidate names rotate by precinct in Ohio, so treat this as a map, not a replica. For your exact ballot, use the Hocking County sample ballot lookup.
Candidate names and party labels come from the board's official notices. We list candidates alphabetically by last name within each race. We do not endorse anyone. Write-in candidates are listed where the board's notice names them; a write-in name does not appear printed on the ballot, but you can write it in.
State executive offices
Ohio elects its governor and four other statewide officers to four-year terms. All five seats are open this year because the current officeholders are term-limited in those offices.
| Office | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Governor & Lieutenant Governor | Amy Acton / David Pepper DEM Don Kissick / James L. Mills LIB Vivek Ramaswamy / Robert A. McColley REP Write-in: Timothy Grady / Andrea Neutzling; Heather Hill / Patrick Manley; Renea Turner / Jalen Turner; Ron Ula / Michael C. Lehnerd |
| Attorney General | Keith Faber REP John J. Kulewicz DEM |
| Auditor of State | Annette Blackwell DEM Frank LaRose REP |
| Secretary of State | Tom Pruss LIB Allison Russo DEM Robert Sprague REP |
| Treasurer of State | Jay Edwards REP Seth Walsh DEM |
For what the attorney general, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer actually do, see our voter guides.
Federal offices
U.S. Senate (unexpired term ending Jan. 3, 2029)
This is a special election for the remainder of the Senate term JD Vance won in 2022, which he left to become vice president. Jon Husted has held the seat by appointment since January 2025.
| Candidate | Label |
|---|---|
| Sherrod Brown | DEM |
| Jon Husted | REP |
| Greg Levy | Other-party |
| William B. Redpath | LIB |
| Stephen Faris, Anthony Holliman, Timothy Telymonde | Write-in |
U.S. House, District 2
All of Hocking County is in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District under the map adopted in 2025 (Secretary of State district descriptions). The candidates are Jen Mazzuckelli DEM and David J. Taylor REP, the incumbent.
Ohio General Assembly
| Office | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Ohio Senate, District 17 | Brian A. Deer DEM Shane Wilkin REP |
| Ohio House, District 92 | Mark Johnson REP Sarah Senff DEM |
County offices
| Office | Candidates |
|---|---|
| County Commissioner (full term commencing Jan. 1, 2027) | Michael Schrader DEM Tony Wheeler REP |
| County Auditor | Christopher D. Robers REP (only candidate listed) |
Tony Wheeler won a three-way Republican primary in May (WOUB results). An uncontested race still appears on your ballot, and you may vote for the listed candidate or skip it.
Judicial races
Since 2022, Ohio prints party labels next to candidates for the Ohio Supreme Court and the courts of appeals on the general election ballot. Common pleas judges are nominated in party primaries; the board's notice lists the probate/juvenile candidate's party below.
| Court | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Ohio Supreme Court, Justice (full term commencing Jan. 1, 2027) | Daniel R. Hawkins REP Marilyn Zayas DEM |
| Ohio Supreme Court, Justice (full term commencing Jan. 2, 2027) | Jennifer Brunner DEM Colleen O'Donnell REP |
| 4th District Court of Appeals, Judge (full term commencing Feb. 9, 2027) | See note below |
| Court of Common Pleas, Probate/Juvenile Division | Jonah M. Saving DEM (only candidate listed) |
The board's updated notice lists incumbent Judge Peter B. Abele with the notation "Deceased" and also names Jayme Hartley Fountain and Todd L. Grace, with Republican and Democratic labels. Because the notice's layout does not make clear which name carries which label or exactly how this contest will appear, check your sample ballot or call the board at (740) 380-8683 for the final form of this race.
Statewide ballot issue
State Issue 3, a proposed constitutional amendment placed on the ballot by the General Assembly, would require voters to present photo identification in order to vote and would write the list of accepted IDs into the Ohio Constitution. It is the only statewide issue on the Nov. 3 ballot. The full ballot language and the official arguments for and against are posted by the Ohio Secretary of State.
Local questions and issues
These are the local issues in the board's updated notice. The countywide levy appears on every ballot. The rest appear only in the precincts listed.
| Issue | Type | Precincts |
|---|---|---|
| Hocking County: senior citizen services and facilities | Renewal, 0.5 mill, 5 years | All |
| Falls Township: fire protection | Renewal 1.2 mills + additional 0.25 mill, 5 years | Falls 1, 2, 3 |
| Good Hope Township: fire protection | Renewal, 0.5 mill, 5 years | Good Hope |
| Laurel Township: road improvements | Renewal, 0.5 mill, 5 years | Laurel |
| Salt Creek Township: road improvements | Renewal, 2 mills, 5 years | Salt Creek |
| Buchtel Village: current expenses | Additional, 5 mills, 5 years | Ward (part) |
| Village of Laurelville: current expenses | Renewal 5 mills + additional 1.5 mills, 5 years | Perry 1 (part) |
| Village of Murray City: current expense #1 | Renewal, 5 mills, 5 years | Ward (part) |
| Village of Murray City: current expense #2 | Renewal, 5 mills, 5 years | Ward (part) |
| Village of Murray City: policing services | Renewal, 4 mills, 5 years | Ward (part) |
| Village of Murray City: street maintenance | Renewal, 3 mills, 5 years | Ward (part) |
| Village of Murray City: fire protection | Renewal, 2.5 mills, 5 years | Ward (part) |
Not sure what "renewal" or "additional" means for your tax bill? Our voter guides include a plain-language explainer on reading Ohio levy language.
How to see your exact ballot
- Open the Hocking County ballot list and select the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
- Find your precinct. If you do not know it, look yourself up with the voter lookup first.
- Print it or save it. You may bring notes or a marked sample ballot into the voting booth.
You can vote early through Nov. 1 at the board office in Logan, by mail if your application reached the board by Oct. 27, or at your precinct on Nov. 3 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The key dates on our homepage have the details.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Hocking County levy on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot?
Yes. The board's notice lists a countywide 0.5-mill, five-year renewal for senior citizen services and facilities on every ballot. Several townships and villages also have levies that appear only in certain precincts.
How many statewide issues are on Ohio's November 2026 ballot?
One: State Issue 3, the proposed constitutional amendment requiring photo ID to vote.
Who is running for Hocking County commissioner in 2026?
The board's notice lists Michael Schrader (Democratic) and Tony Wheeler (Republican) for the full term commencing Jan. 1, 2027.
Why are party labels next to Ohio Supreme Court candidates?
Ohio changed its law in 2021, and since the 2022 election the general election ballot shows party labels for Ohio Supreme Court and court of appeals candidates.
Where can I see my exact Hocking County ballot?
Use the Hocking County Board of Elections sample ballot lookup at lookup.boe.ohio.gov, or call the board at (740) 380-8683.
Official sources
- Hocking County Board of Elections: Updated 46-day election notice, Nov. 3, 2026 (PDF)
- Hocking County sample ballot lookup
- Ohio Secretary of State: State Issue 3 ballot language, explanation and arguments (PDF)
- Ohio Secretary of State: 2025 congressional district descriptions (PDF)
- WOUB: Unofficial 2026 primary results for Hocking County
HockingElectionInfo.org is an independent, nonpartisan voter resource. We do not endorse candidates, parties or ballot issues. Rules and schedules can change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the Hocking County Board of Elections at (740) 380-8683. Spot an error? Tell us.