State

State Senator, 19th District

Full term commencing 1/1/2027

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator is one of 33 members of the Ohio Senate, which writes and votes on state laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.

Covers all of Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes and Knox counties.

Candidates Compare by issue

Scott Charland

Democratic

Strength and conditioning coach; health care manager

The gist

Opposes private school vouchers; proposes in-person applications.
Supports banning all future data centers in Ohio.
Proposes a 5% tax on income over $1 million.
Proposes a $20 minimum wage tied to inflation.

More about Scott

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Opposes private school vouchers; proposes in-person applications.
Scott Charland for Ohio Senate: About
Campaign website · Scott Charland campaign · strongwithscott.com
“School vouchers are decimating public education in Ohio.”
Supports banning all future data centers in Ohio.
Scott Charland for Ohio Senate: About
Campaign website · Scott Charland campaign · strongwithscott.com
“Ohio must put a ban on all future data centers.”
Proposes a 5% tax on income over $1 million.
Scott Charland for Ohio Senate: About
Campaign website · Scott Charland campaign · strongwithscott.com
“I will introduce legislation to enact a 5% wealth tax on all income over $1,000,000.”
Proposes a $20 minimum wage tied to inflation.
Scott Charland for Ohio Senate: About
Campaign website · Scott Charland campaign · strongwithscott.com
“I will introduce legislation to raise the minimum wage to $20/ hour and tie that number to inflation.”

Ryan Rivers

Republican

Business professional · Delaware County

The gist

Supports property tax reform to reduce the burden on homeowners.
Supports local input and accountability for economic development.
Supports more resources for law enforcement.
Supports eliminating government waste and abuse.

More about Ryan

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Supports property tax reform to reduce the burden on homeowners.
Ryan Rivers for Ohio Senate: Issues
Campaign website · Ryan Rivers campaign · riversforohio.com
“Meaningful property tax reform must reduce the burden on homeowners, seniors, and working families.”
Supports local input and accountability for economic development.
Ryan Rivers for Ohio Senate: Issues
Campaign website · Ryan Rivers campaign · riversforohio.com
“Jobs and investment should come with accountability, transparency, and meaningful local input.”
Supports more resources for law enforcement.
Ryan Rivers for Ohio Senate: Issues
Campaign website · Ryan Rivers campaign · riversforohio.com
“The men and women who protect our communities deserve the resources, support, and respect necessary to do their jobs.”
Supports eliminating government waste and abuse.
Ryan Rivers for Ohio Senate: Issues
Campaign website · Ryan Rivers campaign · riversforohio.com
“Eliminating waste and abuse and holding bureaucrats accountable protects the hard-earned money of Ohio taxpayers.”

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.