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Decision 2026: Statewide Meet The Candidate Series -- January 12th Candidate Spotlight: Doris Peters for StaTE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

1/19/2026

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Doris Peters -- Candidate for State Central Committeewoman — 24th Senate District
Republican Primary: CONTESTED (2 candidates)

Candidate Background:  Doris Peters is a Republican activist who has previously served multiple terms on the State Central Committee. She is currently running for the position of State Central Committeewoman for the 24th Senate District. Members of the State Central Committee oversee the Ohio Republican Party's operations between conventions.

About the Office — Why It Matters:
  • The Ohio Republican State Central Committee:
  • Elects party leadership
  • Sets party rules and bylaws
  • Decides whether to endorse candidates
  • Shapes statewide party strategy

This role directly affects endorsements and party direction.

What Differentiates This Race
Contested SCC races often reflect differences on:
  • Grassroots influence vs. insider control
  • Transparency in endorsements
  • Party reform and accountability

Recent News & Context
  • SCC members play a growing role in endorsement and leadership debates ahead of the 2026 cycle.  https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/05/what-candidates-are-running-for-statewide-office-in-ohio-in-2026/

Campaign & Social Links
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorisduricapage/

Questions Voters Might Ask
  • Should the Ohio GOP endorse in contested primaries?
  • How will you represent grassroots Republicans?
  • What reforms would you support within the party?

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Decision 2026: Statewide Meet The Candidate Series -- January 12th Candidate Spotlight: Marcell Strbich for Secretary of state

1/19/2026

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Marcell Strbich -- Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State
Republican Primary: CONTESTED (2 candidates)

Candidate Background: Marcell Strbich is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and intelligence officer running for Ohio Secretary of State. His campaign focuses on election integrity, transparency, and administrative reform.

About the Office — Why It Matters:  
The Secretary of State is Ohio’s chief elections officer and oversees:
  • Voter registration and election administration
  • Ballot access and certification
  • Campaign finance compliance
  • Business filings and records

Decisions by this office directly affect how elections are run and trusted.

What Differentiates This Race
Key contrasts often include:
  • Election security vs. voter access
  • Audit and verification standards
  • Modernization of election systems

Recent News & Context
  • Strbich is one of two confirmed Republican primary candidates for Secretary of State.  https://ballotpedia.org/Ohio_Secretary_of_State_election,_2026_(May_5_Republican_primary)
  • He has received organized conservative support and frequently addresses election-process issues in public media. https://www.facebook.com/StrbichforOhio/videos/4789902197902754/

Campaign & Social Links
  • Website: https://strbichforohio.com/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrbichforOhio/

Questions Voters Might Ask
  • What specific election reforms would you implement first?
  • How do you balance election security with voter participation?
  • What role should audits play in Ohio elections?



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DecisionDecision 2026: Statewide Meet The Candidate Series -- January 19th Candidate Spotlight: CaSEY Putsch For Governor

1/19/2026

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Casey Putsch -- Candidate for Governor of Ohio
Republican Primary: CONTESTED (2 candidates)

Candidate Background: Casey Putsch is a Republican businessman running as a political outsider for Governor of Ohio. His campaign emphasizes economic growth, cultural conservatism, and opposition to establishment politics.

About the Office — Why It Matters
The Governor of Ohio is the state’s chief executive and is responsible for:
  • Setting policy priorities and proposing budgets
  • Managing state agencies
  • Signing or vetoing legislation
  • Appointing judges and executive officials

The 2026 race will determine Ohio’s leadership direction for the next four years.

What Differentiates This Race

In this contested primary, candidates differ on:
  • Economic and tax policy
  • Education and workforce development
  • Public safety and regulatory reform

Recent News & Context
  • Putsch is challenging a better-known Republican opponent and positioning himself as an outsider alternative. https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/who-is-casey-putsch-meet-the-gop-candidate-challenging-vivek-ramaswamy-for-ohio-governor/
  • He announced a lieutenant governor running mate, expanding his campaign slate.  https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/01/12/perrysburg-gubernatorial-candidate-announces-pick-for-lieutenant-governor/stories/20260112077/

Campaign & Social Links
  • Website: https://putschforohio.com/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putschforohio/

Questions Voters Might Ask
  • What are your top three priorities in your first year as Governor?
  • How would you control spending while growing Ohio’s economy?
  • What makes you better prepared than your primary opponent?

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DecisionDecision 2026: Statewide Meet The Candidate Series -- January 19th Candidate Spotlight: RON LEWIS FOR SUPREME COURT

1/19/2026

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Ron Lewis — Candidate for Ohio Supreme Court
Republican Primary: CONTESTED (4 candidates)

Candidate Background:  Ron Lewis is a Judge on Ohio’s Second District Court of Appeals. He has served as a jurist for several years and is seeking election to the Ohio Supreme Court in a crowded Republican primary.

About the Office — Why It Matters:  The Ohio Supreme Court is the final authority on Ohio law and the Ohio Constitution. It decides cases involving:
  • Election law and ballot disputes
  • Criminal sentencing and appeals
  • Constitutional challenges to legislation
  • State agency authority

With four Republican candidates competing, primary voters will determine which judicial philosophy advances to the general election.

What Differentiates This Race:  In contested Supreme Court primaries, candidates often differ on:
  • Judicial restraint vs. judicial activism
  • How strictly to interpret the Ohio Constitution
  • Willingness to limit executive agencies and regulators

Questions Voters Might Ask
  • What distinguishes you from the other Supreme Court candidates?
  • How should the Court handle politically charged election cases?
  • When should precedent be reconsidered?

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