November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results
Highland County election results
How Highland County voted
Turnout of registered voters by voting method. Ohio counts nearly all ballots on election night; at most 156 ballots (1.1%) remain to be counted this year.
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| Year | Early in person | By mail | Election Day | Provisional | Ballots | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,749 | 1,918 | 8,526 | 167 | 13,340 | 49.04% |
| 2024 | 7,081 | 2,335 | 10,476 | 283 | 20,171 | 73.08% |
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | 14,459 | 53.33% |
2022 and 2024: Ohio Secretary of State official canvass (Election Day = total minus absentee and provisional). 2026: unofficial election-night count; the state has not yet published this year’s split by voting method.
Local contests are from the Highland County Board of Elections’s unofficial results (2026-11-04 00:25:40); state and federal contests are from the Ohio Secretary of State.
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Statewide and districtwide totals sum the Ohio Secretary of State’s county counts. Choose “Highland County only” for votes cast in Highland County. Local contests use the board’s separately dated report; reports may update at different times.
Statewide and federal offices 6
- Governor and Lieutenant Governor3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
Amy Acton / David PepperD52.3%2,404,178
Vivek Ramaswamy / Robert A. McColleyR44.4%2,039,730
Don Kissick / James L. MillsL3.3%151,874- HHHeather Hill / Patrick ManleyWrite-in0.0%1,186
- TGTimothy Grady / Andrea NeutzlingWrite-in0.0%235
- RTRenea Turner / Jalen TurnerWrite-in0.0%67
Statewide count8,834 of 8,834 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Vivek Ramaswamy / Robert A. McColleyR69.4%9,889
- Amy Acton / David PepperD25.8%3,675
- Don Kissick / James L. MillsL4.8%681
- HHHeather Hill / Patrick ManleyWrite-in0.0%6
- RTRenea Turner / Jalen TurnerWrite-in0.0%2
- TGTimothy Grady / Andrea NeutzlingWrite-in0.0%0
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results) - Secretary of State3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
Allison RussoD50.3%2,287,160
Robert SpragueR46.8%2,129,981
Tom PrussL2.9%134,179
Statewide count8,834 of 8,834 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Robert SpragueR72.3%10,269
- Allison RussoD24.4%3,465
- Tom PrussL3.2%461
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results) - Treasurer of State2 candidates
Seth WalshD50.6%2,282,546
Jay EdwardsR49.4%2,232,758
Statewide count8,834 of 8,834 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Jay EdwardsR75.1%10,497
- Seth WalshD24.9%3,486
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results) - Attorney General2 candidates
John J. KulewiczD50.3%2,285,117
Keith FaberR49.7%2,256,710
Statewide count8,834 of 8,834 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Keith FaberR75.9%10,749
- John J. KulewiczD24.1%3,419
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results) - Auditor of State2 candidates
Frank LaRoseR50.8%2,310,105
Annette BlackwellD49.2%2,237,955
Statewide count8,834 of 8,834 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Frank LaRoseR75.7%10,748
- Annette BlackwellD24.3%3,443
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results) - U.S. Senator4 candidatesTop 1 of 4 wins
Sherrod BrownD50.0%2,301,042
Jon HustedR45.1%2,077,748
William B. RedpathL2.8%128,272
Greg Levy2.1%94,509- SFStephen FarisWrite-in0.0%291
- AHAnthony HollimanWrite-in0.0%36
- TTTimothy TelymondeWrite-in0.0%27
Statewide count8,834 of 8,834 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Jon HustedR68.6%9,792
- Sherrod BrownD24.7%3,520
- William B. RedpathL4.2%602
- Greg Levy2.5%355
- SFStephen FarisWrite-in0.0%0
- AHAnthony HollimanWrite-in0.0%0
- TTTimothy TelymondeWrite-in0.0%0
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results)
State issues 1
- State Issue 3 To Require Voters to Present Photo Identification in Order to VoteYes/No questionState Issue 3Ballot question
Proposed Constitutional Amendment TO REQUIRE VOTERS TO PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER TO VOTE Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly To enact Section 5 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of Ohio A majority yes vote is required for the adoption of Section 5. This proposed amendment would: • Require voters to present an approved form of government-issued photo identification in order to vote. • Allow state law to provide for an alternative method of verifying a voter’s identity for a voter who has a sincere religious objection to being photographed and, therefore, does not possess an approved form of government-issued photo identification. • Require that voters who do not vote in person provide an approved form of government-issued photo identification, unless the law authorizes those persons to vote by providing a signature and at least one other specified unique identifier. • Define approved forms of government-issued photo identification as an unexpired Ohio driver license or state identification card; a United States passport or passport card; or a United States military identification card, Ohio National Guard identification card, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs identification card. If approved, the amendment shall take effect immediately. A "YES" vote means approval of the amendment. A "NO" vote means disapproval of the amendment. SHALL THE AMENDMENT BE APPROVED?
A yes vote meansA YES vote amends the Ohio Constitution to require voters to present approved government-issued photo identification to vote, with a religious-objection alternative and possible signature-plus-identifier option for non-in-person voters.
Needed to passMajority
Source: Ohio Ballot Board Certified Ballot Language – State Issue 3 ↗- YesYes65.3%2,934,245
- NoNo34.7%1,556,864
Statewide count8,834 of 8,834 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- YesYes81.6%11,191
- NoNo18.4%2,527
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results)
Judicial offices 3
- Judge of the Court of Appeals – District 042 candidates
Jayme Hartley FountainR64.4%125,213
Todd L. GraceD35.6%69,332
Districtwide count568 of 568 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Jayme Hartley FountainR77.0%9,496
- Todd L. GraceD23.0%2,831
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results) - Justice of the Supreme Court2 candidates
Marilyn ZayasD51.0%2,307,346
Daniel R. HawkinsR49.0%2,215,728
Statewide count8,834 of 8,834 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Daniel R. HawkinsR75.3%10,604
- Marilyn ZayasD24.7%3,474
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results) - Justice of the Supreme Court2 candidates
Jennifer BrunnerD51.4%2,324,212
Colleen O'DonnellR48.6%2,200,021
Statewide count8,834 of 8,834 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Colleen O'DonnellR74.7%10,551
- Jennifer BrunnerD25.3%3,569
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results)
U.S. House 1
- Representative to Congress – District 153 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
Don LeonardD51.9%149,287
Mike CareyR45.3%130,225
Brennan BarringtonL2.8%8,135
Samuel RonanWrite-in0.0%105
Gary JosephsonWrite-in0.0%4
Districtwide count1,180 of 1,180 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Mike CareyR73.3%10,429
- Don LeonardD23.5%3,343
- Brennan BarringtonL3.2%449
- Gary JosephsonWrite-in0.0%0
- Samuel RonanWrite-in0.0%0
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results)
Ohio General Assembly 2
- State Representative – District 912 candidates
Bob PetersonR72.2%26,158
Amy WrightD27.8%10,071
Districtwide count143 of 143 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Bob PetersonR74.7%10,516
- Amy WrightD25.3%3,569
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results) - State Senator – District 172 candidates
Shane WilkinR68.3%74,615
Brian A. DeerD31.7%34,679
Districtwide count355 of 355 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Shane WilkinR74.2%10,302
- Brian A. DeerD25.8%3,585
Highland County voters only31 of 31 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results)
County offices and courts 4
- County Auditor1 candidateVote for 1
- AJAlex J. Butler100.0%11,407
Highland County count31 of 31 precinctsUpdated 2026-11-04 00:25:40Source: Highland County Board of Elections - County Commissioner Ftc 1-12 candidatesVote for 1
- BRBrad Roades76.7%10,396
- HZHoward Zody23.3%3,163
Highland County count31 of 31 precinctsUpdated 2026-11-04 00:25:40Source: Highland County Board of Elections - Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (General Div) Ftc 2-91 candidateVote for 1
- JWJohn W. Judkins100.0%10,123
Highland County count31 of 31 precinctsUpdated 2026-11-04 00:25:40Source: Highland County Board of Elections - Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Juv & Prob Div) Ftc 2-91 candidateVote for 1
- DKDenny Kirk100.0%10,069
Highland County count31 of 31 precinctsUpdated 2026-11-04 00:25:40Source: Highland County Board of Elections
Local issues and levies 6
- Issue 1 East Clinton School District-1.25% Income TaxYes/No questionVote for 1Issue 1 East Clinton School District-1.25% Income TaxBallot title
Issue 1 East Clinton School District-1.25% Income Tax
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Highland County Board of Elections ↗- NoAgainst the Tax67.7%295
- YesFor the Tax32.3%141
Highland County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated 2026-11-04 00:25:40Source: Highland County Board of Elections - Issue 2 Miami Trace Local School District-2.2 Mills, 5 Yrs.Yes/No questionVote for 1Issue 2 Miami Trace Local School District-2.2 Mills, 5 Yrs.Ballot title
Issue 2 Miami Trace Local School District-2.2 Mills, 5 Yrs.
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Highland County Board of Elections ↗- NoAgainst the Tax Levy100.0%2
- YesFor the Tax Levy0.0%0
Highland County count0 of 1 precinctsUpdated 2026-11-04 00:25:40Source: Highland County Board of Elections - Issue 3 Brushcreek Township-Add,Cemeteries,2.0 Mill,5 Yrs.Yes/No questionVote for 1Issue 3 Brushcreek Township-Add,Cemeteries,2.0 Mill,5 Yrs.Ballot title
Issue 3 Brushcreek Township-Add,Cemeteries,2.0 Mill,5 Yrs.
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Highland County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy59.0%255
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy41.0%177
Highland County count31 of 31 precinctsUpdated 2026-11-04 00:25:40Source: Highland County Board of Elections - Issue 4 Marshall Township-Ren,Cemeteries,0.5 Mill,5 Yrs.Yes/No questionVote for 1Issue 4 Marshall Township-Ren,Cemeteries,0.5 Mill,5 Yrs.Ballot title
Issue 4 Marshall Township-Ren,Cemeteries,0.5 Mill,5 Yrs.
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Highland County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy56.6%219
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy43.4%168
Highland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 2026-11-04 00:25:40Source: Highland County Board of Elections - Issue 5 New Market Township-Ren,Cemeteries,0.5 Mill,5 Yrs.Yes/No questionVote for 1Issue 5 New Market Township-Ren,Cemeteries,0.5 Mill,5 Yrs.Ballot title
Issue 5 New Market Township-Ren,Cemeteries,0.5 Mill,5 Yrs.
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Highland County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy54.5%395
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy45.5%330
Highland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 2026-11-04 00:25:40Source: Highland County Board of Elections - Issue 6 Hnw Foe Aerie 161 Hillsboro-LO, Sunday SalesYes/No questionVote for 1Issue 6 Hnw Foe Aerie 161 Hillsboro-LO, Sunday SalesBallot title
Issue 6 Hnw Foe Aerie 161 Hillsboro-LO, Sunday Sales
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Highland County Board of Elections ↗- YesYes62.4%347
- NoNo37.6%209
Highland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 2026-11-04 00:25:40Source: Highland County Board of Elections
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County results come from the Ohio Secretary of State (Highland County unofficial results) and the Highland County Board of Elections. See the source links on each result; counts are unofficial and will change until certification, and no winners are called here.