Who is running for Ohio House District 81 in Ohio in 2026?

Patti Rockey (R), David Swanson (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 81 — 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

APatti RockeyRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 81 (Republican).

LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalA

Non-incumbent Republican; no 2023-26 Ohio General Assembly floor-vote record. Endorsed by Ohio Right to Life PAC, Ohio Value Voters, AFP-Ohio and Buckeye Firearms PAC. NRA-PVF grade AQ (endorsed). iVoterGuide rates Conservative.

Life: Endorsed by Ohio Right to Life PAC (2026 general election). Endorsed by Ohio Value Voters (2026 general election).
Family: Endorsed by Ohio Value Voters (2026 general election).
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
2nd Amendment: Endorsed by Buckeye Firearms PAC (grade Aq), 2026. NRA-PVF 2026 grade AQ (endorsed).
Limited gov’t: Endorsed by Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (2026).
Fiscal: Endorsed by Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (2026).

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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DDavid SwansonDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 81 (Democrat).

LifeDFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Non-incumbent Democrat; no 2023-26 Ohio General Assembly floor-vote record. NRA-PVF grade F. Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate. iVoterGuide rates Leans Liberal.

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

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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