November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results
Van Wert County election results
How Van Wert County voted
Turnout of registered voters by voting method. Ohio counts nearly all ballots on election night; at most 118 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 | 3,220 | 1,427 | 5,545 | 71 | 10,266 | 50.66% |
| 2024 | 7,359 | 1,636 | 5,787 | 87 | 14,899 | 72.72% |
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | 10,635 | 53.27% |
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 Van Wert County Board of Elections’s unofficial results (11/03/2026 8:57 PM); 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 “Van Wert County only” for votes cast in Van Wert 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. McColleyR69.2%7,266
- Amy Acton / David PepperD25.7%2,701
- Don Kissick / James L. MillsL5.0%529
- HHHeather Hill / Patrick ManleyWrite-in0.0%2
- TGTimothy Grady / Andrea NeutzlingWrite-in0.0%1
- RTRenea Turner / Jalen TurnerWrite-in0.0%0
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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 SpragueR71.6%7,504
- Allison RussoD24.7%2,588
- Tom PrussL3.8%394
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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 EdwardsR74.7%7,801
- Seth WalshD25.3%2,637
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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 FaberR75.5%7,922
- John J. KulewiczD24.5%2,574
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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 LaRoseR74.7%7,821
- Annette BlackwellD25.4%2,656
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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%7,213
- Sherrod BrownD24.2%2,547
- William B. RedpathL4.5%473
- Greg Levy2.6%278
- SFStephen FarisWrite-in0.0%0
- AHAnthony HollimanWrite-in0.0%0
- TTTimothy TelymondeWrite-in0.0%0
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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)- YesYes82.9%8,729
- NoNo17.1%1,800
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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%8,721
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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. HawkinsR74.5%7,788
- Marilyn ZayasD25.5%2,672
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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'DonnellR74.2%7,766
- Jennifer BrunnerD25.8%2,698
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert County unofficial results)
U.S. House 1
- Representative to Congress – District 043 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
Jim JordanR64.5%197,084
Joshua D. KolasinskiD31.3%95,497
Tracey L. Tackett4.3%13,005
Districtwide count794 of 794 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (summed county counts)- Jim JordanR72.9%7,664
- Joshua D. KolasinskiD24.8%2,601
- Tracey L. Tackett2.3%245
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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. KlopfensteinR73.7%7,735
- Maddux McCrayD22.9%2,403
- Christopher ElderL3.5%363
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert 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%8,702
Van Wert County voters only32 of 32 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert County unofficial results)
County offices and courts 4
- County Auditor1 candidateVote for 1
- ALArica L. WermerR100.0%8,791
Van Wert County count32 of 32 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - County Commissioner (Ftc 1-1-2027)1 candidateVote for 1
- TLThad LichtensteigerR100.0%8,531
Van Wert County count32 of 32 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Juvenile/Probate Division) (Ftc 2-9-2027)1 candidateVote for 1
- EJEva J. Yarger100.0%8,739
Van Wert County count32 of 32 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Prosecuting Attorney (Ute 12-31-2028)1 candidateVote for 1
- DWDillon W. Staas, IVR100.0%8,721
Van Wert County count32 of 32 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections
Local issues and levies 11
- Proposed Income Tax (Renewal) Spencerville Local School District, 1%, 5 Years, Beginning January 1, 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Income Tax (Renewal) Spencerville Local School District, 1%, 5 Years, Beginning January 1, 2028Ballot title
Proposed Income Tax (Renewal) Spencerville Local School District, 1%, 5 Years, Beginning January 1, 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax51.9%96
- NoAgainst the Tax48.1%89
Van Wert County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Convoy Village, 2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Convoy Village, 2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Ballot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Convoy Village, 2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy66.2%227
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy33.8%116
Van Wert County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Convoy Village, 2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Convoy Village, 2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Ballot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Convoy Village, 2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy66.5%226
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy33.5%114
Van Wert County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Crestview Local School District, 2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Crestview Local School District, 2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Ballot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Crestview Local School District, 2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy58.6%1,097
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy41.4%776
Van Wert County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Delphos City School District, 5.5 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Delphos City School District, 5.5 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Ballot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Delphos City School District, 5.5 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy57.2%866
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy42.8%647
Van Wert County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Jackson Township, 1.8 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Jackson Township, 1.8 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Ballot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Jackson Township, 1.8 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy81.4%166
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy18.6%38
Van Wert County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Liberty Township (Excluding the Village of Ohio City), 1.4 Mills, 3 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Liberty Township (Excluding the Village of Ohio City), 1.4 Mills, 3 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Ballot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Liberty Township (Excluding the Village of Ohio City), 1.4 Mills, 3 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy79.2%278
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy20.8%73
Van Wert County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Tully-Convoy Park District, 1 Mill, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Tully-Convoy Park District, 1 Mill, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Ballot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Tully-Convoy Park District, 1 Mill, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy64.8%487
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy35.2%265
Van Wert County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Union Township, 1 Mill, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Union Township, 1 Mill, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Ballot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Union Township, 1 Mill, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy63.9%234
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy36.1%132
Van Wert County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Venedocia Village, 1.2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Venedocia Village, 1.2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Ballot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Venedocia Village, 1.2 Mills, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy77.5%31
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy22.5%9
Van Wert County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections - Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Washington Township West Fire District, 1 Mill, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Yes/No questionVote for 1Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Washington Township West Fire District, 1 Mill, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028Ballot title
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Washington Township West Fire District, 1 Mill, 5 Years, Commencing 2027, First Due 2028
A yes vote meansThe full ballot question is available from the county elections office.
Source: Van Wert County Board of Elections ↗- YesFor the Tax Levy79.5%151
- NoAgainst the Tax Levy20.5%39
Van Wert County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated 11/03/2026 8:57 PMSource: Van Wert County Board of Elections
About this information
County results come from the Ohio Secretary of State (Van Wert County unofficial results) and the Van Wert 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.