Who is running for Ohio House District 19 in Ohio in 2026?

Ed Hargate (R), Nicole Sigurdson (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 19 — 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

BEd HargateRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 19 (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]

Ballotpedia

DNicole SigurdsonDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 19 (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). iVoterGuide rates Liberal. Evidence pass (2026-10-29): Second Amendment now graded from campaign-site statements. Still party default: marriage, religious liberty, limited government, fiscal.

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: Campaign site: "I will advocate for sensible gun safety reforms, including common-sense background checks."
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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