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:
Decisions by this office directly affect how elections are run and trusted. What Differentiates This Race Key contrasts often include:
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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:
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:
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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:
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:
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Mike Gallagher — Cuyahoga County Council (District 5) Candidate background (plain English): Michael J. Gallagher is a Cuyahoga County Councilmember for District 5. Why the office matters: County Council is the county’s legislative body—budget/taxing authority and oversight of major county systems (jail/sheriff, public safety, health & human services). Tough questions to ask:
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