November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results
Ottawa County election results
How Ottawa County voted
Turnout of registered voters by voting method. Ohio counts nearly all ballots on election night; at most 205 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 | 2,679 | 3,957 | 11,884 | 233 | 18,752 | 61.42% |
| 2024 | 7,600 | 4,258 | 12,044 | 271 | 24,215 | 78.89% |
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | 19,458 | 65.18% |
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 Ottawa County Board of Elections’s unofficial results (November 3, 2026, 8:58 p.m. ET); state and federal contests are from the Ohio Secretary of State.
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D DemocraticR Republican* Incumbent
Statewide and federal offices 6
- Governor and Lieutenant Governor3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
Vivek Ramaswamy / Robert A. McColleyR52.3%10,052
Amy Acton / David PepperD43.6%8,378
Don Kissick / James L. MillsL4.0%773- HHHeather Hill / Patrick ManleyWrite-in0.0%1
- TGTimothy Grady / Andrea NeutzlingWrite-in0.0%0
- RTRenea Turner / Jalen TurnerWrite-in0.0%0
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results) - Secretary of State3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
Robert SpragueR56.4%10,707
Allison RussoD40.1%7,616
Tom PrussL3.4%648
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results) - Treasurer of State2 candidates
Jay EdwardsR58.7%11,062
Seth WalshD41.3%7,796
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results) - Attorney General2 candidates
Keith FaberR58.8%11,145
John J. KulewiczD41.2%7,797
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results) - Auditor of State2 candidates
Frank LaRoseR60.0%11,375
Annette BlackwellD40.0%7,583
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results) - U.S. Senator4 candidatesTop 1 of 4 wins
Jon HustedR53.9%10,362
Sherrod BrownD41.2%7,932
William B. RedpathL3.1%595
Greg Levy1.8%342- SFStephen FarisWrite-in0.0%0
- AHAnthony HollimanWrite-in0.0%0
- TTTimothy TelymondeWrite-in0.0%0
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa 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 ↗- YesYes72.3%13,826
- NoNo27.7%5,305
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results)
Judicial offices 4
- Judge of the Court of Appeals – District 061 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
Michael R. GouldingR100.0%13,641
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results) - Judge of the Court of Appeals – District 062 candidates
CJ KammR57.6%10,681
Myron C. DuhartD42.4%7,872
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results) - Justice of the Supreme Court2 candidates
Daniel R. HawkinsR58.0%10,952
Marilyn ZayasD42.0%7,945
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results) - Justice of the Supreme Court2 candidates
Colleen O'DonnellR57.8%10,946
Jennifer BrunnerD42.2%7,985
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results)
U.S. House 1
- Representative to Congress – District 092 candidates
Derek MerrinR55.1%10,555
Marcy KapturD44.9%8,599
Kathy McKinstryWrite-in0.1%11
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results)
Ohio General Assembly 2
- State Representative – District 443 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
Edward L. SchimmelR57.1%2,102
David J. FournierD40.0%1,472
Lyndsey A. Stough2.9%107
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results) - State Representative – District 892 candidates
Caleb StidhamR58.7%8,910
Easton Michael RetzkeD40.8%6,189- SKSteve KrausWrite-in0.5%80
Ottawa County voters only36 of 36 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results)
County offices and courts 7
- Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas (Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/2028)2 candidates
- CEChristopher EnochR58.2%10,897
- JMJenni MeyersD41.8%7,814
- County Auditor2 candidates
- KAKatherine AdamsR57.8%10,814
- MKMichelle KreagerD42.2%7,892
- County Commissioner (Full Term Commencing 1/1/2027)2 candidates
- DADonald A. DouglasR59.5%11,228
- SMSusan MulliganD40.5%7,639
- County Coroner (Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/2028)1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
- MNMatthew N. WidmerR100.0%14,218
- County Engineer (Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/2028)1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
- DTDaniel Toris Jr.100.0%13,441
- Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Full Term Commencing 2/9/2027)1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
- BWBruce Winters100.0%14,165
- Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Prob/Juv (Full Term Commencing 2/9/2027)1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
- FCFrederick C. Hany II100.0%13,727
Local issues and levies 16
- Issue 4: Genoa Area Local School Renewal Current ExpensesYes/No questionIssue 4: Genoa Area Local School Renewal Current ExpensesBallot title
Issue 4: Genoa Area Local School Renewal Current Expenses
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy52.9%1,936
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy47.1%1,724
- Issue 5: Genoa Area Local School District Renewal Education TechnologyYes/No questionIssue 5: Genoa Area Local School District Renewal Education TechnologyBallot title
Issue 5: Genoa Area Local School District Renewal Education Technology
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy55.6%2,030
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy44.4%1,623
- Issue 6: Lake Local School District Income TaxYes/No questionIssue 6: Lake Local School District Income TaxBallot title
Issue 6: Lake Local School District Income Tax
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- NoAgainst the Tax71.4%10
- YesFor the Tax28.6%4
- Issue 7: Ottawa County Tax Levy RenewalYes/No questionIssue 7: Ottawa County Tax Levy RenewalBallot title
Issue 7: Ottawa County Tax Levy Renewal
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy58.6%11,096
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy41.4%7,842
- Issue 8: Village of Elmore Tax Levy RenewalYes/No questionIssue 8: Village of Elmore Tax Levy RenewalBallot title
Issue 8: Village of Elmore Tax Levy Renewal
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy68.8%426
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy31.2%193
- Issue 9: Village of Genoa Tax Levy RenewalYes/No questionIssue 9: Village of Genoa Tax Levy RenewalBallot title
Issue 9: Village of Genoa Tax Levy Renewal
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy64.0%541
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy36.0%304
- Issue 10: Village of Marblehead Tax Levy Renewal and DecreaseYes/No questionIssue 10: Village of Marblehead Tax Levy Renewal and DecreaseBallot title
Issue 10: Village of Marblehead Tax Levy Renewal and Decrease
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy68.8%412
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy31.2%187
- Issue 11: Village of Oak Harbor Income TaxYes/No questionIssue 11: Village of Oak Harbor Income TaxBallot title
Issue 11: Village of Oak Harbor Income Tax
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Income Tax51.3%573
- NoAgainst the Income Tax48.7%543
- Issue 12: City of Port Clinton Tax Levy RenewalYes/No questionIssue 12: City of Port Clinton Tax Levy RenewalBallot title
Issue 12: City of Port Clinton Tax Levy Renewal
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy62.5%1,283
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy37.5%771
- Issue 13: Local Option Chippewa Country Club Sunday SalesYes/No questionIssue 13: Local Option Chippewa Country Club Sunday SalesBallot title
Issue 13: Local Option Chippewa Country Club Sunday Sales
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesYes80.4%517
- NoNo19.6%126
- Issue 14: Benton Township Tax Levy RenewalYes/No questionIssue 14: Benton Township Tax Levy RenewalBallot title
Issue 14: Benton Township Tax Levy Renewal
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy69.5%797
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy30.5%350
- Issue 15: Local Option Midway Stop & Go Sunday SalesYes/No questionIssue 15: Local Option Midway Stop & Go Sunday SalesBallot title
Issue 15: Local Option Midway Stop & Go Sunday Sales
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesYes81.3%670
- NoNo18.7%154
- Issue 16: Clay Township Tax Levy RenewalYes/No questionIssue 16: Clay Township Tax Levy RenewalBallot title
Issue 16: Clay Township Tax Levy Renewal
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy61.7%1,229
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy38.3%764
- Issue 17: Local Option Cocina De Carlos Sunday SalesYes/No questionIssue 17: Local Option Cocina De Carlos Sunday SalesBallot title
Issue 17: Local Option Cocina De Carlos Sunday Sales
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesYes84.5%322
- NoNo15.5%59
- Issue 18: Put-in-Bay Middle Bass Tax Levy Renewal 2 MillsYes/No questionIssue 18: Put-in-Bay Middle Bass Tax Levy Renewal 2 MillsBallot title
Issue 18: Put-in-Bay Middle Bass Tax Levy Renewal 2 Mills
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy80.3%57
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy19.7%14
- Issue 19: Put-in-Bay Middle Bass Tax Levy 1 MillYes/No questionIssue 19: Put-in-Bay Middle Bass Tax Levy 1 MillBallot title
Issue 19: Put-in-Bay Middle Bass Tax Levy 1 Mill
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Ottawa County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy76.7%56
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy23.3%17
About this information
County results come from the Ohio Secretary of State (Ottawa County unofficial results) and the Ottawa 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.