State
State Senator, 25th 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 Franklin County: Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, Upper Arlington, and parts of Columbus and Blendon, Clinton, Franklin, Norwich, Prairie and Sharon townships. Raisheda D. Angus is a certified write-in candidate (not printed on the ballot).
Public safety
Don RobertsRepublican
No documented position found.
Bill DeMoraDemocratic
- Introduced a bill requiring bars to offer drink-spiking test kits.In office
- Supports passing gun safety bills proposed by Senate Democrats.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Don RobertsRepublican
No documented position found.
Bill DeMoraDemocratic
- Opposed House Bill 173's rules for utility submetering companies.In office
Government & transparency
Don RobertsRepublican
No documented position found.
Bill DeMoraDemocratic
- Opposes requiring ID copies to request a mail ballot.In office
Courts & justice
Don RobertsRepublican
- Supports expanding eligibility for criminal record expungement.
- Supports custody policies treating both parents equally.
Bill DeMoraDemocratic
- Co-sponsored a bill ending marriage of minors in Ohio.In office
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; 4 issues covered in this race.