Who is running for Ohio House District 53 in Ohio in 2026?

Bradley Lacko (R), Matt Lundy (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 53 — 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

BBradley LackoRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 53 (Republican).

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tBFiscalB

No 2023-26 Ohio General Assembly roll-call record. NRA-PVF grade AQ. iVoterGuide rates Conservative.

Life: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade AQ (endorsed).
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Fiscal: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.

Sources: [1] [2]

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DMatt LundyDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 53 (Democrat).

LifeDFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

No 2023-26 Ohio General Assembly roll-call record. NRA-PVF grade F; Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate. iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
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 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Fiscal: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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