Who is running for Ohio House District 89 in Ohio in 2026?

Easton Michael Retzke (D), Caleb Stidham (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 89 — 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

DEaston Michael RetzkeDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 89 (Democrat).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

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

Life: Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of 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 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate (2026).
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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ACaleb StidhamRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 89 (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalA

Non-incumbent Republican; no 2023-26 Ohio General Assembly floor-vote record. Endorsed by Ohio Right to Life PAC, 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).
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
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]

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