Thank you, Candidates!
Congratulations to Shelby Kimball for flipping Ohio House District 60!
Congratulations to Emma Mirles-Jones for breaking the countywide stranglehold that Republicans have held for 50 years!
For Ryan Grissinger, we are cautiously hopeful: the Commissioners race is so close that he could still be elected!
Thank you to everyone else who ran for office this cycle: Josh Kolasinski, Jerrad Christian, Scott Charland, and Vince McGrail. Your hard work and personal sacrifices are appreciated. Your great teamwork this election season will inspire others to run.
Delaware County Democratic Candidates
Democrats are fighting to lower the cost of groceries, health care, housing, and utilities. They are working to cut costs for working families and make Ohio more affordable. It’s time to challenge single-party rule and bring balance to Delaware County and Ohio.
Federal Offices
Statewide Offices
Ohio Governor
Dr. Amy Acton ✔
Lt. Governor
David Pepper ✔
County Offices
Issues on the Ballot
State Issue 3
A proposed amendment to put a photo-ID voting requirement into the Ohio Constitution. Ohio law already requires photo ID to vote. The Delaware County Democratic Party has not taken a position on Issue 3.
Levies on the Ballot in Delaware County
Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities Levy ✔
This will replace an expired levy and will continue funding essential services that support over 2,300 children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in our county.
- What will it cost me? About $63 per year for $100,000 of home value on your property taxes.
- More info: www.dcbdd.org/levy
- Endorsed by the Delaware County Democratic Party
Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board Levy ✔
This is a levy renewal and a small increase to ensure this essential organization can meet the evolving needs in our communities. This levy is also on the ballot for Morrow County voters.
- What will it cost me? About $50 per $100,000 of appraised property value annually.
- More info: dmmhrsb.org/levy
- Endorsed by Delaware Co Democratic Party
Delaware Area Career Center Levy Renewal & Reduction ✔
These are for a renewal on their existing levy with a reduction from 1.7 mills to 0.75 mills.
- What will it cost me? About $18 per $100,000 of appraised value, which is less than what we are paying for this levy now.
- More info: www.delawareareacc.org/article/3049398
- Endorsed by Delaware Co Democratic Party
Delaware County Transit
This 0.2% sales tax would generate more than $10 million annually to enhance transit services and expand to Powell, Liberty Township, and rural areas.
- What will it cost me? This will add only two cents to a $10 taxable purchase.
- More info: www.delcotransit.com/levy
- Endorsed by Delaware Co Democratic Party
How to Support Democrats in 2026
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