Confirmed officialGeneral election

Ohio

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

The U.S. Senate race is a SPECIAL election for the seat vacated by JD Vance and filled by appointee Jon Husted (no regular Ohio Senate seat is up in 2026); Governor's race is open (Gov. DeWine term-limited).

Election date3November 2026

A voter places a paper ballot into a secured ballot box at a polling place. — At the pollsThe dates below structure the journey to this moment—from registration and early voting through election day.

Voter calendar

Deadlines and windows

Early voting opensOct 6

Early voting closesNov 1

Ballot scope

Offices tracked

U.S. Senate (special)
Governor
U.S. House (all districts)
Statewide offices & Legislature

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Retrieved 7/21/2026

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