State
State Representative, 3rd District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Ohio laws and the state budget in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Franklin County: part of the city of Columbus, most of Clinton Township and part of Mifflin Township. Elegant Afriyie is a certified write-in candidate (not printed on the ballot).
Public safety
Bernadine Kennedy KentRepublican
- Supports law enforcement and addressing root causes of crime.
Ismail MohamedDemocratic
- Sponsored barring civil immigration arrests at certain locations.In office
Education
Bernadine Kennedy KentRepublican
- Supports improving accountability for schools.
Ismail MohamedDemocratic
- Sponsored requiring public schools to provide student meals.In office
Housing
Bernadine Kennedy KentRepublican
No documented position found.
Ismail MohamedDemocratic
- Sponsored requiring landlord notice of rent default before eviction.In office
Economy & jobs
Bernadine Kennedy KentRepublican
No documented position found.
Ismail MohamedDemocratic
- Sponsored HB 34, a state minimum wage increase.In office
- Sponsored rules on automated employment decision tools in hiring.In office
Health & human services
Bernadine Kennedy KentRepublican
- Supports strengthening Ohio's child protection laws.
Ismail MohamedDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Bernadine Kennedy KentRepublican
- Supports increasing transparency in state agencies.
Ismail MohamedDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.