Mon. Oct 26th, 2026

Logan County, Ohio — 2026 Election & Ballot Guide

Logan County is part of NewsForce247’s Central Ohio coverage region, with the city of Bellefontaine as its county seat.

This page is Logan County’s complete guide to the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 general election: everything on the county’s ballots, where and when to vote, and — after polls close on election night — the results, race by race, as the Logan County Board of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State report them.

Every race, candidate, and issue below comes from the Logan County Board of Elections’ official records and Ohio Secretary of State publications. Depending on where you live in the county, your ballot will include the county-wide items plus your school district, township, and village or city items.

On Your Ballot — Logan County Offices

2 county offices are on the 2026 ballot. All are unopposed.

  • County Commissioner (Full term commencing 1-1-2027): Michael E. Yoder (Republican) — unopposed
  • County Auditor (Full term commencing 3-8-2027): Jack Reser (Republican) — unopposed

On Your Ballot — Judgeships

  • Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-1-2027) — Contested: Daniel R. Hawkins (Republican) vs. Marilyn Zayas (Democratic)
  • Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-2-2027) — Contested: Jennifer Brunner (Democratic) vs. Colleen O’Donnell (Republican)
  • Judge of the Court of Appeals (3rd District) (Full term commencing 2-9-2027): Mark C. Miller (Republican) — unopposed
  • Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Family Division) (Full term commencing 2-9-2027) — Contested: Sarah J. Warren vs. Miranda Warren

On Your Ballot — Congress and the Statehouse

  • Representative to Congress (4th District) — Contested: Jim Jordan (Republican) vs. Joshua D. Kolasinski (Democratic) vs. Tracey L. Tackett (all Logan County ballots)
  • State Senator (1st District): Craig S. Riedel (Republican) — unopposed (all Logan County ballots)
  • State Representative (83rd District) — Contested: Ty Mathews (Republican) vs. Sheila Coressel (Democratic) (part of Logan County (Bloomfield, Bokescreek, McArthur, Richland, Rushcreek, Stokes, Washington townships, Belle Center, Lakeview, Russells Point, Huntsville, West Mansfield precincts))
  • State Representative (85th District) — Contested: Tim Barhorst (Republican) vs. Victoria Maddox (Democratic) (part of Logan County (Bellefontaine city wards and Harrison, Jefferson, Lake, Liberty, Miami, Monroe, Perry, Pleasant, Union, Zane townships, DeGraff, Quincy, West Liberty precincts))

On Your Ballot — Issues and Levies

County-wide issues (every Logan County ballot)

  • Additional 2-mill DD levy. An additional tax for the benefit of the Logan County Board of Developmental Disabilities for the purpose of community developmental disabilities program and services, that the county auditor estimates will collect $4,200,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $70 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
  • Sales and use tax renewal (0.5%). A renewal of the county sales and use tax: the Board of County Commissioners of Logan County proposes to levy a sales and use tax in the amount of 0.5% for the purpose of providing additional revenue for the general fund for the acquisition, construction, equipping or repairing of a class or group of permanent improvements, to wit 25% for the county roads and bridges and storm water improvements limited to the right of way, 25% for use by the Sheriff for safety forces services and equipment, infrastructure of permanent improvements to service and protect the safety of all Logan County, 20% for township roads and bridges and stormwater improvements within the right of way, 20% for city and village roads and bridges and stormwater within the right of way, and 10% for economic development and land use planning, for a period of 5 years.

School district issues (only on ballots in that district)

  • 1% earned income tax (continuing). An annual income tax of 1% on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district, to be imposed by the Bellefontaine City School District for a continuing period of time, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses. The ballot language for this income tax states no auditor’s estimated annual collection.

City and village issues

  • Current expense levy renewal. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of West Liberty for the purpose of current expense, that the county auditor estimates will collect $130,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $89 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.
  • Local liquor option — Speedway, beer, wine and mixed beverages. Local liquor option (by petition) for Bellefontaine’s Third Ward A precinct: ‘Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages be permitted by 7 Eleven, Inc., dba Speedway #42739H, an applicant for C-1, C-2 liquor permits, who is engaged in the business of operating a carryout/grocery store at 1330 U.S. Highway 68 N, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 in this precinct?’
  • Local liquor option — Speedway, Sunday wine and mixed beverages. Local liquor option (by petition) for Bellefontaine’s Third Ward A precinct: ‘Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by 7 Eleven, Inc., dba Speedway #42739H, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of operating a carryout/grocery store at 1330 U.S. Highway 68 N, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 in this precinct?’

Township and fire district issues

  • Fire levy renewal. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of McArthur Township, excluding Huntsville, for the purpose of fire protection, that the county auditor estimates will collect $57,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $24 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for 3 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
  • Additional 8-mill EMS levy. An additional tax for the benefit of the Indian Lake Joint Ambulance District for the purpose of emergency medical services, that the county auditor estimates will collect $4,150,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 8 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $280 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

Per the issue inventory in the Logan County BOE’s 46-day FWAB notice, no other Logan County jurisdiction — no other school district, township, village, or city — has an issue on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Statewide — On Every Ohio Ballot

  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor — Vivek Ramaswamy and Robert A. McColley (Republican); Amy Acton and David Pepper (Democratic); Don Kissick and James L. Mills (Libertarian)
  • Attorney General — Keith Faber (Republican) vs. John J. Kulewicz (Democratic)
  • Auditor of State — Frank LaRose (Republican) vs. Annette Blackwell (Democratic)
  • Secretary of State — Robert Sprague (Republican) vs. Allison Russo (Democratic) vs. Tom Pruss (Libertarian)
  • Treasurer of State — Jay Edwards (Republican) vs. Seth Walsh (Democratic)
  • U.S. Senator (unexpired term ending January 3, 2029) — Jon Husted (Republican) vs. Sherrod Brown (Democratic) vs. William B. Redpath (Libertarian) vs. Greg Levy
  • The two Ohio Supreme Court races — Daniel R. Hawkins (Republican) vs. Marilyn Zayas (Democratic) for the term beginning January 1, 2027, and Jennifer Brunner (Democratic) vs. Colleen O’Donnell (Republican) for the term beginning January 2, 2027 — appear under Judgeships on ballots where that section is listed, and in the results table below.
  • State Issue 3 — proposed constitutional amendment (placed on the ballot by the General Assembly): would require voters to present photo identification in order to vote. Approved photo ID would be an unexpired Ohio driver license or state identification card, a U.S. passport or passport card, or a U.S. military, Ohio National Guard, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs identification card. A majority YES vote is required for adoption.

Full statewide coverage: Election HQ.

How to Vote in Logan County

Early in-person voting is at the Logan County Board of Elections, 225 South Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. Final-week hours:

  • Monday, October 26: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 27: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 28 – Friday, October 30: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 31: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 1: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (the last day of early in-person voting)

Absentee ballots: applications must be received by the Board of Elections by Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Voted absentee ballots must be received by the board by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day — there is no postmark grace period for regular absentee ballots, so mail yours early enough to arrive, return it in person, or use the board’s secure drop box where one is provided. Military and overseas (UOCAVA) ballots must be received by Saturday, November 7.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line by 7:30 p.m., you may vote.

Find your polling place and see your own sample ballot: Logan County Board of Elections (the board’s official site, as listed in the Ohio Secretary of State’s directory of county boards of elections).

Logan County Results — Election Night

Results will be posted here on election night, after polls close at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3 — from the Logan County Board of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State’s official reporting, as they are published. NewsForce247 reports the figures; we do not call races.

Race / Issue Candidate / Choice Votes
U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R)
Sherrod Brown (D)
William B. Redpath (L)
Greg Levy
Governor / Lt. Governor Ramaswamy / McColley (R)
Acton / Pepper (D)
Kissick / Mills (L)
Attorney General Keith Faber (R)
John J. Kulewicz (D)
Auditor of State Frank LaRose (R)
Annette Blackwell (D)
Secretary of State Robert Sprague (R)
Allison Russo (D)
Tom Pruss (L)
Treasurer of State Jay Edwards (R)
Seth Walsh (D)
Supreme Court (1-1-2027) Daniel R. Hawkins (R)
Marilyn Zayas (D)
Supreme Court (1-2-2027) Jennifer Brunner (D)
Colleen O’Donnell (R)
State Issue 3 (photo ID) Yes
No
Justice of the Supreme Court Daniel R. Hawkins (R)
Marilyn Zayas (D)
Justice of the Supreme Court Jennifer Brunner (D)
Colleen O’Donnell (R)
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Family Division) Sarah J. Warren
Miranda Warren
Representative to Congress (4th District) Jim Jordan (R)
Joshua D. Kolasinski (D)
Tracey L. Tackett
State Representative (83rd District) Ty Mathews (R)
Sheila Coressel (D)
State Representative (85th District) Tim Barhorst (R)
Victoria Maddox (D)
Additional 2-mill DD levy For the levy
Against the levy
Sales and use tax renewal (0.5%) For the levy
Against the levy
1% earned income tax (continuing) For the levy
Against the levy
Current expense levy renewal For the levy
Against the levy
Local liquor option — Speedway, beer, wine and mixed beverages For the levy
Against the levy
Local liquor option — Speedway, Sunday wine and mixed beverages For the levy
Against the levy
Fire levy renewal For the levy
Against the levy
Additional 8-mill EMS levy For the levy
Against the levy

Latest NewsForce247 Stories — Logan County

More for Logan County

Ballot information on this page comes from the Logan County Board of Elections’ official records and Ohio Secretary of State publications, researched October 2026. Candidate party labels are shown exactly as printed on the official ballot. After Election Day, this page becomes Logan County’s standing news page, with the 2026 ballot and results kept as the record.