Who is running for Ohio House District 16 in Ohio in 2026?

Scott DiMauro (D), Sophia Tjotjos (R)

When is the Ohio 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Ohio House District 16 — Ohio 2026

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Ohio Secretary of State list, as of October 29, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

DScott DiMauroDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 16 (Democrat).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Non-incumbent Democrat; no 2023-26 Ohio General Assembly voting record. Endorsed by Abortion Forward (formerly Pro-Choice Ohio); NRA-PVF grade F; Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate. iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: Endorsed by Abortion Forward (formerly Pro-Choice Ohio) (2026).
Family: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade F. Named a 2026 Gun Sense Candidate by Moms Demand Action.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Fiscal: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]

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ASophia TjotjosRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 16 (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalA

Non-incumbent Republican; no 2023-26 Ohio General Assembly voting record. Endorsed by Ohio Right to Life PAC; NRA-PVF grade AQ (endorsed). iVoterGuide rates Leans Conservative. Evidence pass (2026-10-29): limited government, fiscal now graded from campaign-site statements. Still party default: marriage, religious liberty.

Life: Endorsed by Ohio Right to Life PAC for the 2026 general election.
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Leans Conservative.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Leans Conservative.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade AQ (endorsed).
Limited gov’t: Campaign site: supports policies that "reduce unnecessary government burdens."
Fiscal: Campaign site: "Families, seniors, and homeowners should not be taxed out of the communities they helped build"; calls for a fiscally responsible government.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]

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