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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.