State
State Senator, 9th 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 Hamilton County: Cincinnati, Norwood, Arlington Heights, Elmwood Place, Fairfax, Golf Manor, Mariemont and St. Bernard, and parts of Columbia and Springfield townships.
Taxes & budget
Linda D. MatthewsRepublican
No documented position found.
Catherine IngramDemocratic
- Sponsored a bill settling delinquent property taxes at sale.In office
Public safety
Linda D. MatthewsRepublican
- Supports competitive pay and more training for police.
Catherine IngramDemocratic
- Sponsored a bill restoring local authority to regulate firearms.In office
- Sponsored tougher penalties for not reporting lost or stolen guns.In office
Education
Linda D. MatthewsRepublican
- Supports school choice for every family.
- Supports expanding STEM and vocational training.
Catherine IngramDemocratic
- Sponsored a computer science and AI graduation requirement.In office
- Supports reviewing homeschool oversight removed by Senate Bill 1.In office
Economy & jobs
Linda D. MatthewsRepublican
- Supports lower taxes and fewer regulations for small businesses.
Catherine IngramDemocratic
- Supported the veto of longer school-night work hours for teens.In office
Government & transparency
Linda D. MatthewsRepublican
No documented position found.
Catherine IngramDemocratic
- Opposes the constitutional amendment requiring photo ID to vote.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; 5 issues covered in this race.