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Democratic Candidate Spotlight: Amy Acton & David Pepper – Ohio Governor & Lt. Governor
Dr. Amy Acton and David Pepper are the Democratic ticket in Ohio’s 2026 gubernatorial race.  Learn more about them using the links below!
Website: https://actonforgovernor.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyactonoh
Democratic Candidate Spotlight: Sherrod Brown – U.S. Senate
Sherrod Brown is a former three-term U.S. Senator from Ohio running for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President JD Vance. Learn more about his background and where he stands on the issues using the links below.
Website: https://www.sherrodbrown.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherrod
Democratic Candidate Spotlight: Allison Russo – Ohio Secretary of State
Allison Russo is a current Ohio State Representative and former Ohio House Minority Leader. Learn more about her using the links below!
Website: https://allisonrusso.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Russo4Ohio/
Democratic Candidate Spotlight: Seth Walsh – Ohio Treasurer
Seth Walsh is a Cincinnati City Council member. Learn more about him using the links below!
Website: https://sethwalshforohio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamWalshHQ/
Democratic Candidate Spotlight: John Kulewicz – Ohio Attorney General
John Kulewicz is an Upper Arlington City Council Member and attorney with over 40 years of legal experience. Learn more about him using the links below!
Website: https://john4ohioag.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580274795926
Democratic Candidate Spotlight: Annette Blackwell – Ohio Auditor of State
Annette Blackwell is the Mayor of Maple Heights running. Learn more about her using the links below!
Website: https://blackwellforohio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnetteForOhio
Candidate Spotlight: Justice Jennifer Brunner – Ohio Supreme Court
Justice Jennifer Brunner has served on the Ohio Supreme Court since 2021 and previously served as Ohio’s first female Secretary of State. She is running for reelection to her seat in the November 2026 general election. Learn more about her using the links below!
Website: https://justicebrunner.com/
Candidate Spotlight: Judge Marilyn Zayas – Ohio Supreme Court
Judge Marilyn Zayas is an Ohio 1st District Court of Appeals judge running as the Democratic candidate for Ohio Supreme Court in the November 2026 general election. Learn more about her using the links below!
Website: https://judgemarilynzayas.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vote4JudgeZ
Candidate Spotlight: Judge Myron Duhart – Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals
Incumbent Judge Myron Duhart is running in the Democratic primary for the Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals on May 5, 2026. A Toledo native and U.S. Army veteran, he brings proven judicial experience to the bench. Learn more about him using the links below!
Website: https://judgeduhart.com
Democratic Candidate Spotlight: Brian Shaver – U.S. House, Ohio Dist 5
Democratic candidate for Ohio's 5th Congressional District Brian Shaver is dedicated to people-centric governance, focusing on practical solutions that transcend partisan politics for a better, more united America.
A lifelong Northwest Ohioan, born and raised in Fostoria, where he still lives on a small family farm with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Genevieve. Brian is the current President of the Fostoria City Council and teaches social studies at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School.
Website: https://BrianShaverForCongress.com
Candidate Spotlight: Aaron Jones – Ohio 88th District State Representative
Democratic Candidate Aaron Jones is a U.S. Army veteran, factory supervisor, and Tiffin City Council member running for Ohio’s 88th House District, covering Seneca and Sandusky counties. Learn more about him using the links below!
Website: https://www.jonesforohio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonesForOhio
Contact: https://www.jonesforohio.com/contact/
Candidate Spotlight: Kurt Kuhl – County Commissioner
Democratic Candidate Kurt Kuhl is a first-time candidate running for County Commissioner. He served five years in the Ohio Army National Guard as a Military Policeman and holds degrees in Atmospheric Sciences from The Ohio State University and Business Administration from Ohio Business College. He has spent his career in blue-collar trades and currently works as a CDL truck driver in Northern Ohio. Learn more about him using the link below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsforkurtiskuhl
Website: https://www.kuhlforcommissioner.com/
Contact: friendsforkuhl@gmail.com