November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results
Putnam County election results
How Putnam County voted
Turnout of registered voters by voting method. Ohio counts nearly all ballots on election night; at most 151 ballots (1.0%) remain to be counted this year.
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| Year | Early in person | By mail | Election Day | Provisional | Ballots | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,849 | 2,233 | 10,025 | 146 | 15,254 | 64.35% |
| 2024 | 7,703 | 2,342 | 9,727 | 185 | 19,972 | 83.16% |
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | 15,545 | 65.77% |
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 Putnam County Board of Elections’s unofficial results (11/03/2026 8:43 PM; Ottawa Township supplement: 11/03/2026 8:45 PM); state and federal contests are from the Ohio Secretary of State.
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D DemocraticR Republican* Incumbent
Statewide and districtwide totals sum the Ohio Secretary of State’s county counts. Choose “Putnam County only” for votes cast in Putnam 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. McColleyR76.0%11,681
- Amy Acton / David PepperD19.5%2,996
- Don Kissick / James L. MillsL4.5%691
- HHHeather Hill / Patrick ManleyWrite-in0.0%5
- TGTimothy Grady / Andrea NeutzlingWrite-in0.0%0
- RTRenea Turner / Jalen TurnerWrite-in0.0%0
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam 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 SpragueR80.4%12,295
- Allison RussoD17.1%2,619
- Tom PrussL2.5%379
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam 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 EdwardsR82.3%12,512
- Seth WalshD17.7%2,691
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam 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 FaberR83.8%12,832
- John J. KulewiczD16.2%2,479
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam 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 LaRoseR82.9%12,667
- Annette BlackwellD17.1%2,617
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam 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 HustedR77.2%11,891
- Sherrod BrownD18.0%2,767
- William B. RedpathL2.8%438
- Greg Levy1.9%301
- SFStephen FarisWrite-in0.0%1
- AHAnthony HollimanWrite-in0.0%0
- TTTimothy TelymondeWrite-in0.0%0
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam 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)- YesYes86.9%13,299
- NoNo13.1%2,000
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam County unofficial results)
Judicial offices 3
- Judge of the Court of Appeals – District 031 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
Mark C. MillerR100.0%238,080
Districtwide count655 of 655 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Mark C. MillerR100.0%13,178
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam 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. HawkinsR82.2%12,504
- Marilyn ZayasD17.8%2,699
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam 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'DonnellR81.7%12,409
- Jennifer BrunnerD18.3%2,786
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam County unofficial results)
U.S. House 1
- Representative to Congress – District 092 candidates
Marcy KapturD52.7%159,306
Derek MerrinR47.2%142,830
Kathy McKinstryWrite-in0.1%175
Districtwide count629 of 629 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Derek MerrinR80.0%12,219
- Marcy KapturD19.9%3,042
- Kathy McKinstryWrite-in0.1%7
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam County unofficial results)
Ohio General Assembly 2
- State Representative – District 823 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
Roy W. KlopfensteinR72.3%33,656
Maddux McCrayD23.8%11,067
Christopher ElderL3.9%1,819
Districtwide count106 of 106 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Roy W. KlopfensteinR80.8%12,282
- Maddux McCrayD16.2%2,466
- Christopher ElderL3.0%456
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam County unofficial results) - State Senator – District 011 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
Craig S. RiedelR100.0%104,450
Districtwide count301 of 301 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Craig S. RiedelR100.0%13,067
Putnam County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam County unofficial results)
County offices and courts 4
- Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas (Ute 12-31-28)1 candidateVote for 1
- SRSusan R. Maag.R100.0%13,444
Putnam County count25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:43 PMSource: Putnam County Board of Elections - County Auditor1 candidateVote for 1
- RLRobert L. BenrothR100.0%13,474
Putnam County count25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:43 PMSource: Putnam County Board of Elections - County Commissioner1 candidateVote for 1
- JVJeff VanceR100.0%13,289
Putnam County count25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:43 PMSource: Putnam County Board of Elections - Judge of the Court of Common Pleas1 candidateVote for 1
- BEBarry E. Schroeder100.0%13,054
Putnam County count25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:43 PMSource: Putnam County Board of Elections
Local issues and levies 16
- Proposed Income Tax (Additional) Paulding Exempted Village School DistrictYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Income Tax (Additional) Paulding Exempted Village School DistrictBallot title
Proposed Income Tax (Additional) Paulding Exempted Village School District
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax66.7%2
- NoAgainst the Tax33.3%1
- Proposed Income Tax and Bond Issue McComb Local School DistrictYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Income Tax and Bond Issue McComb Local School DistrictBallot title
Proposed Income Tax and Bond Issue McComb Local School District
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Income Tax and Bond Issue0.0%0
- NoAgainst the Income Tax and Bond Issue0.0%0
Putnam County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:43 PMSource: Putnam County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Increase) Columbus Grove-Pleasant Township Joint Fire DistrictYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Increase) Columbus Grove-Pleasant Township Joint Fire DistrictBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Increase) Columbus Grove-Pleasant Township Joint Fire District
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy78.9%1,281
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy21.1%342
- Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Greensburg TownshipYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Greensburg TownshipBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Greensburg Township
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy73.2%519
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy26.8%190
- Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Jackson TownshipYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Jackson TownshipBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Jackson Township
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy64.8%278
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy35.2%151
- Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Ottawa TownshipYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Ottawa TownshipBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Ottawa Township
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy71.2%929
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy28.8%375
- Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Perry TownshipYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Perry TownshipBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Perry Township
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy67.4%271
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy32.6%131
Putnam County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:43 PMSource: Putnam County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Union TownshipYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Union TownshipBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Union Township
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy80.2%1,196
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy19.8%296
Putnam County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:43 PMSource: Putnam County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of GilboaYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of GilboaBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of Gilboa
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy81.0%47
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy19.0%11
- Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of Miller CityYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of Miller CityBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of Miller City
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy84.5%49
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy15.5%9
- Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of OttawaYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of OttawaBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Village of Ottawa
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy76.8%1,375
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy23.2%416
Putnam County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:43 PMSource: Putnam County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Current Expenses – Village of ContinentalYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Current Expenses – Village of ContinentalBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Current Expenses – Village of Continental
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy65.1%233
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy34.9%125
- Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Fire – Palmer TownshipYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Fire – Palmer TownshipBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Fire – Palmer Township
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy74.1%375
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy25.9%131
- Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Police Protection – Village of ContinentalYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Police Protection – Village of ContinentalBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Police Protection – Village of Continental
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy72.8%259
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy27.2%97
- Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Roads – Palmer TownshipYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Roads – Palmer TownshipBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Roads – Palmer Township
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Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy73.6%374
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy26.4%134
- Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Roads – Village of ContinentalYes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Roads – Village of ContinentalBallot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) – Roads – Village of Continental
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Putnam County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy71.9%258
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy28.1%101
About this information
County results come from the Ohio Secretary of State (Putnam County unofficial results) and the Putnam 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.