Who is running for Ohio House District 18 in Ohio in 2026?

Maureen Lynn (R), Davida Russell (D)

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 18 — 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

BMaureen LynnRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 18 (Republican).

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB

Non-incumbent Republican; no 2023-26 Ohio General Assembly voting record. iVoterGuide lists Insufficient Information.

Life: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide lists Insufficient Information.
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide lists Insufficient Information.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide lists Insufficient Information.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide lists Insufficient Information.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide lists Insufficient Information.
Fiscal: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide lists Insufficient Information.

Sources: [1]

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DDavida RussellDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 18 (Democrat).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

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

Life: Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio (2026). 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] [5]

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