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State Senator, 33rd 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 Carroll, Columbiana and Mahoning counties.

Taxes & budget

  • Michael L. KripchakDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Al CutronaRepublican

    • Introduced a property tax exemption for fencing around well pads.In office

Public safety

  • Michael L. KripchakDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Al CutronaRepublican

    • Sponsored letting private schools hire school resource officers.In office
    • Introduced the PEACE Act shielding officials' personal information.In office

Education

  • Michael L. KripchakDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Al CutronaRepublican

    • Introduced a bill ending state academic distress commissions.In office

Government & transparency

  • Michael L. KripchakDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Al CutronaRepublican

    • Proposes limits on automated license plate reader data.In office
    • Introduced a $100,000 salary cap for gubernatorial appointees.In office
    • Proposes requiring county approval before library branches close.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.