2026 Primary Election

The Primary Election is May 5, 2026. Democrats are fired up and ready to fight for the values we believe in. Check out the list of local Democratic Party candidates below.

Primary Election Schedule

April 7: Early Voting Begins

The deadline to register to vote is April 6.
Early in-person voting is at the county Board of Elections.

May 5: Election Day

Polls are open from 6:30 am – 7:30 pm

If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on May 5.

Delaware County Democratic Party Primary Candidates

Sherrod Brown

US Senate

Endorsed by the Ohio Democratic Party

Dr. Amy Acton

Ohio Governor

Endorsed by the Ohio Democratic Party

David Pepper

Ohio Lt. Governor

Endorsed by the Ohio Democratic Party

John Kulewicz

Attorney General

Endorsed by the Ohio Democratic Party

Seth Walsh

Treasurer

Endorsed by the Ohio Democratic Party

Annette Blackwell

Auditor

Endorsed by the Ohio Democratic Party

Justice Jennifer Brunner

Ohio Supreme Court

Endorsed by the Ohio Democratic Party

Judge Marilyn Zayas

Supreme Court Associate Justice

Endorsed by the Ohio Democratic Party

Bryan Hambley

Secretary of State

Allison Russo

Secretary of State

Ryan Grissinger

Delaware County Commissioner

Jerrad Christian

US House District 12

Joshua Kolasinski

US House District 4

Shelby Kimball

Ohio House District 60

Eli Wenzel

Ohio House District 60

Vince McGrail

Ohio House District 61

Janet Wagner

Ohio Senate District 19

Support Democrats in 2026

Here’s how you can make an impact:

🗳️ Vote in the Primary on or before May 5, 2026. Early voting starts April 7.
💰 Chip in to fuel their campaigns when you can. Your money really helps local candidates!
📣 Spread the word to friends, family, and neighbors!

Important Primary Election Dates

March 20: Military and overseas absentee voting begins

April 6: Deadline to register to vote.

April 7: Early in-person voting begins. See a full schedule of early voting hours here.

April 7: Absentee voting by mail begins. You can request an absentee ballot now. 

May 5: Election Day. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on May 5.