State
State Senator, 23rd 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 part of Cuyahoga County: part of Cleveland and Bay Village, Bratenahl, Fairview Park, Lakewood, Rocky River and Westlake. A third filer, Elijah Knoll, was removed by board action and is not on the ballot.
Taxes & budget
Bride Rose SweeneyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Robert E. DintamanRepublican
- Supports property tax reform to relieve homeowners and seniors.
Public safety
Bride Rose SweeneyDemocratic
- Sponsored the ban on police ticket and arrest quotas.In office
Robert E. DintamanRepublican
- Supports more resources for law enforcement and first responders.
Education
Bride Rose SweeneyDemocratic
- Sponsored the Fair School Funding Plan as lead Democrat.In office
Robert E. DintamanRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Bride Rose SweeneyDemocratic
- Sponsored laws on prompt pay for workers and nurse overtime.In office
Robert E. DintamanRepublican
- Supports fewer business mandates and regulations.
Health & human services
Bride Rose SweeneyDemocratic
- Co-sponsored the SUDEP epilepsy awareness act.In office
- Supported using $100 million in state funds for SNAP families.In office
Robert E. DintamanRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Bride Rose SweeneyDemocratic
- Opposed Senate Bill 293 shortening the mail ballot arrival window.In office
Robert E. DintamanRepublican
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.