Strongsville GOP Decision 2026 Candidate Series

Monday, February 2, 2026
AND
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Decision 2026 Continues on January 26
Meet the Candidates Who Want Your Support

This Event Series is FREE and Open To ALL Republican Voters

Jill Lanzinger

Ohio supreme court

May 5th Republican Primary Status: Contested
(4 Candidates)

Campaign Website:
JudgeJillFlaggLanzinger.com

SGOP Profile

Jay Edwards

State treasurer

May 5th Republican Primary Status: Contested
(2 Candidates)

Campaign Website:
EdwardsForOhio.com

SGOP Profile

Shannon Burns

State Central committeeMan District 24

May 5th Republican Primary Status: Uncontested

Campaign Website:
ShannonBurns.gop

SGOP Profile

Mike Dovilla

State Representative

May 5th Republican Primary Status: Uncontested

Campaign Website:
MikeDovilla.com

SGOP Profile

This January, Strongsville GOP is launching Decision 2026: Meet the Candidates Series — a four-night opportunity for Republican voters to hear directly from the candidates seeking your support in the May 5 Republican primary and ahead of Strongsville GOP’s official endorsements. These events are FREE and open to all Republican voters.

The series continues on Monday, January 19, and it is your chance to see the candidates up close, ask questions, and hold them accountable — before endorsements are considered at our Quarterly Membership Meeting on February 23.

January 26 — Decision 2026: Meet the Candidates

Location:
The Local Bar
14751 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
https://LocalBarStrongsville.com
Plan to order on your own from their great menu of food and drinks!

Schedule:
• 5:30–6:30 PM — VIP Meet & Greet (Vance Circle Members)
• 6:30–8:30 PM — Candidate Program

Why This Series Matters
The Decision 2026: Meet the Candidates Series is designed to help Republican voters make informed decisions before making endorsements.
Strongsville GOP endorsements will be determined following this series at our February 23 Quarterly Membership Meeting, and this is your opportunity to:

Hear directly from the candidates
Ask real questions during the unrestricted Q&A
Compare leadership styles and priorities
Decide who you believe deserves your support

Fair, Structured, and Accountable
To ensure fairness and clarity:

Only one candidate per contested primary will appear on any given night — regardless of office
Each candidate receives up to 45 minutes, including at least 15 minutes of unrestricted Q&A
Candidates are not required to use their full time, but all will be held to the same format

Professional Production & Statewide Reach
Every candidate’s presentation — including the Q&A — will be professionally video-produced and published by each of the series sponsors, making it easy for you to:

Rewatch the programs
Share them with friends and fellow voters
Help expand the reach of informed Republican engagement

Upcoming Dates in the Series
In addition to January 19, the Decision 2026 series continues on:

January 12
Supreme Court Justice: Dan Hawkins
Supreme Court: Andrew King
Cuyahoga County Council: Mike Gallagher
State Central: Melanie Mason

January 19
Supreme Court: Ron Lewis
Governor: Casey Putsch
Secretary of State: Marcell Strbich
State Central: Doris Peters

January 26
Supreme Court: Jill Lanzinger
Treasurer: Jay Edwards
State Central: Shannon Burns
State Representative: Mike Dovilla

February 2
Supreme Court: Colleen O'Donnell
Treasurer: Kristina Roegner
Secretary of State: Robert Sprague
Lt. Governor: Rob McColley

Each night will follow the same structure and feature a different set of candidates.

Series Sponsors
Decision 2026: Meet the Candidates Series is proudly presented by:

Strongsville GOP
Salem Media Group
Ohio Press Network
Turning Point Action

Show up. Ask questions. Hold candidates accountable. Get informed.
Your participation helps shape the future of Republican leadership — locally and statewide.

We look forward to seeing you at
The Local Bar https://LocalBarStrongsville.com/