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November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results

Richland County election results

44,623ballots counted57.3% of 77,903 registered voters
~770ballots left to count743 provisional and 27 military/overseas ballots
48contests on the ballotstate, federal and local contests

How Richland County voted

Turnout of registered voters by voting method. Ohio counts nearly all ballots on election night; at most 770 ballots (1.7%) remain to be counted this year.

Early in personBy mailElection DayProvisionalCounted (method not yet reported)Not yet counted
Nov 2022 general52.0%
Nov 2024 general73.3%
Nov 2026 (unofficial)57.3%
Show the data
YearEarly in personBy mailElection DayProvisionalBallotsTurnout
20228,5606,30826,84967042,39751.98%
202423,1657,30227,62994159,09273.27%
2026————44,62357.28%

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 Richland County Board of Elections’s unofficial results (11/4/2026 9:47:19 AM); state and federal contests are from the Ohio Secretary of State.

D DemocraticR Republican* Incumbent

Statewide and districtwide totals sum the Ohio Secretary of State’s county counts. Choose “Richland County only” for votes cast in Richland County. Local contests use the board’s separately dated report; reports may update at different times.

Statewide and federal offices 6

State issues 1

  • State 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 means

    A 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 pass

    Majority

    Source: Ohio Ballot Board Certified Ballot Language – State Issue 3 ↗
    1. YesYes65.3%2,934,245
    2. NoNo34.7%1,556,864
    Statewide count8,834 of 8,834 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)

Judicial offices 3

U.S. House 2

Ohio General Assembly 1

County offices and courts 5

    1. HEHeidi EwingR100.0%33,852
    Richland County count83 of 83 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
    1. PWPatrick W. DropseyR100.0%34,874
    Richland County count83 of 83 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
    1. CMCliff MearsR66.6%28,818
    2. MKMark KaufmannD33.4%14,475
    Richland County count83 of 83 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
    1. PSPhillip S. Naumoff100.0%31,786
    Richland County count83 of 83 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
    1. KLKelly L. Badnell58.8%21,716
    2. RARobert A. Franco41.2%15,200
    Richland County count83 of 83 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections

Local issues and levies 30

  • Ashland City Schools 9.9m Renewal Continuing Period of TimeBallot title

    Ashland City Schools 9.9m Renewal Continuing Period of Time

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy66.7%2
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy33.3%1
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • City of Galion Members-at-large Term ChangeBallot title

    City of Galion Members-at-large Term Change

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes0.0%0
    2. NoNo0.0%0
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • City of Galion President of Council Term ChangeBallot title

    City of Galion President of Council Term Change

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes0.0%0
    2. NoNo0.0%0
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • City of Shelby 0.5m Renewal Parks 5yrsBallot title

    City of Shelby 0.5m Renewal Parks 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy63.5%1,868
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy36.5%1,074
    Richland County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • City of Shelby 0.9m Renewal Department of Health 5yrsBallot title

    City of Shelby 0.9m Renewal Department of Health 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy58.5%1,721
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy41.5%1,219
    Richland County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Crestline Exempted Village School District Income Tax 0.75 Percent Current Expenses Continuing Period of TimeBallot title

    Crestline Exempted Village School District Income Tax 0.75 Percent Current Expenses Continuing Period of Time

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax71.5%103
    2. YesFor the Tax28.5%41
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Jefferson Twp (Excluding the Village of Bellville) 2m Renewal Roads 5yrsBallot title

    Jefferson Twp (Excluding the Village of Bellville) 2m Renewal Roads 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy53.7%713
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy46.3%615
    Richland County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Lexington Local School District 4.8m Renewal Current Expenses 5yrsBallot title

    Lexington Local School District 4.8m Renewal Current Expenses 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax Levy50.8%3,934
    2. YesFor the Tax Levy49.2%3,805
    Richland County count15 of 15 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Lexington Local School District Income Tax 0.75 Percent Additional Current Expenses 10yrsBallot title

    Lexington Local School District Income Tax 0.75 Percent Additional Current Expenses 10yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax67.2%5,206
    2. YesFor the Tax32.8%2,540
    Richland County count15 of 15 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Loudonville Public Library 0.8m Renewal Current Expenses 5yrsBallot title

    Loudonville Public Library 0.8m Renewal Current Expenses 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax Levy53.8%71
    2. YesFor the Tax Levy46.2%61
    Richland County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District Earned Income Tax 0.25 Percent & Bond Issue 2.85m Additional 37yrsBallot title

    Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District Earned Income Tax 0.25 Percent & Bond Issue 2.85m Additional 37yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Income Tax and Bond Issue70.2%92
    2. YesFor the Income Tax and Bond Issue29.8%39
    Richland County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Madison Local School District 14.4m Renewal of Two Existing Levies Current Expenses 5yrsBallot title

    Madison Local School District 14.4m Renewal of Two Existing Levies Current Expenses 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax Levies50.5%4,034
    2. YesFor the Tax Levies49.5%3,956
    Richland County count21 of 21 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Madison Twp 2.5m Additional Fire & Ems 5yrsBallot title

    Madison Twp 2.5m Additional Fire & Ems 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax Levy56.4%2,055
    2. YesFor the Tax Levy43.6%1,588
    Richland County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Madison Twp 4m Additional Roads 5yrsBallot title

    Madison Twp 4m Additional Roads 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax Levy60.8%2,202
    2. YesFor the Tax Levy39.2%1,419
    Richland County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Madison Twp Natural Gas AggregationBallot title

    Madison Twp Natural Gas Aggregation

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoNo54.0%1,897
    2. YesYes46.0%1,616
    Richland County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Man 2-C Lexington Ave Drive Thru Sunday SalesBallot title

    Man 2-C Lexington Ave Drive Thru Sunday Sales

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes60.4%137
    2. NoNo39.6%90
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Man 4-B Kingwood Center Gardens Sunday SalesBallot title

    Man 4-B Kingwood Center Gardens Sunday Sales

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes73.2%260
    2. NoNo26.8%95
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Mifflin Twp Natural Gas AggregationBallot title

    Mifflin Twp Natural Gas Aggregation

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes59.7%1,441
    2. NoNo40.3%972
    Richland County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Monroe Twp (Excluding the Village of Lucas) 0.75m Renewal Roads 5yrsBallot title

    Monroe Twp (Excluding the Village of Lucas) 0.75m Renewal Roads 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy56.8%600
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy43.2%457
    Richland County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Sandusky Twp (Excluding the Village of Crestline and the City of Galion) 1.5m Renewal Roads 5yrsBallot title

    Sandusky Twp (Excluding the Village of Crestline and the City of Galion) 1.5m Renewal Roads 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy52.6%235
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy47.4%212
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Shl 1-A Legends Sports Grill and Pub Sunday SalesBallot title

    Shl 1-A Legends Sports Grill and Pub Sunday Sales

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes72.9%239
    2. NoNo27.1%89
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Shl 1-B Shelby Carry Out Sunday SalesBallot title

    Shl 1-B Shelby Carry Out Sunday Sales

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes76.8%305
    2. NoNo23.2%92
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Shl 2-B V.f.w. Post 0291 George Broderick Sunday SalesBallot title

    Shl 2-B V.f.w. Post 0291 George Broderick Sunday Sales

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes71.2%247
    2. NoNo28.8%100
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • South Central Local School District 1m Renewal 5yrsBallot title

    South Central Local School District 1m Renewal 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax Levy57.7%15
    2. YesFor the Tax Levy42.3%11
    Richland County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Village of Bellville 2m Renewal Cemetery 5yrsBallot title

    Village of Bellville 2m Renewal Cemetery 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy59.7%531
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy40.3%358
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Village of Bellville 3m Renewal Police 5yrsBallot title

    Village of Bellville 3m Renewal Police 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy63.5%566
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy36.5%325
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Village of Lexington 1m Renewal Parks and Recreation 5yrsBallot title

    Village of Lexington 1m Renewal Parks and Recreation 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy55.0%1,170
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy45.0%957
    Richland County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Village of Lucas Income Tax 0.75 Percent Additional Services & ImprovementsBallot title

    Village of Lucas Income Tax 0.75 Percent Additional Services & Improvements

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Income Tax52.0%116
    2. YesFor the Income Tax48.0%107
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Village of Plymouth 1m Renewal Cemetery 5yrsBallot title

    Village of Plymouth 1m Renewal Cemetery 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax Levy53.6%120
    2. YesFor the Tax Levy46.4%104
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections
  • Village of Shiloh 2.5m Renewal Current Expenses 5yrsBallot title

    Village of Shiloh 2.5m Renewal Current Expenses 5yrs

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Richland County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy53.8%85
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy46.2%73
    Richland County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/4/2026 9:47:19 AMSource: Richland County Board of Elections

About this information

County results come from the Ohio Secretary of State (Richland County unofficial results) and the Richland 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.