Marion County sits in the heart of Ohio, with the city of Marion as its county seat. It is part of NewsForce247’s Central Ohio coverage region — and it is our home county: NewsForce247 is based right here in Marion.
This page is Marion 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 Marion County Board of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State report them.
Every race, candidate, and issue below comes from the Marion County Board of Elections’ official sample ballots 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 — Marion County Offices
Three county offices are on the 2026 ballot. All three are unopposed.
- County Commissioner (full term beginning January 1, 2027): Kenneth H Stiverson (Republican) — unopposed
- County Auditor: Joan Kasotis (Democratic) — unopposed
- County Coroner (unexpired term ending December 31, 2028): Timothy F Garner (Republican) — unopposed
On Your Ballot — Judgeships
- Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court (term beginning January 1, 2027) — Contested: Daniel R. Hawkins (Republican) vs. Marilyn Zayas (Democratic)
- Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court (term beginning January 2, 2027) — Contested: Jennifer Brunner (Democratic) vs. Colleen O’Donnell (Republican)
- Judge of the Court of Appeals, 3rd District (term beginning February 9, 2027): Mark C. Miller (Republican) — unopposed
- Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Family Division (term beginning February 9, 2027): Rhonda Burggraf — unopposed
On Your Ballot — Congress and the Statehouse
- Representative to Congress, 4th District (all Marion County ballots) — Contested: Jim Jordan (Republican) vs. Joshua D. Kolasinski (Democratic) vs. Tracey L. Tackett
- State Representative, 86th District (includes the City of Marion) — Contested: Ben Weber (Republican) vs. Kent Halloran (Democratic)
- State Representative, 87th District (southern and western Marion County) — Contested: Jeffrey A. McClain (Republican) vs. Lora Covrett (Democratic) vs. Craig Swartz
On Your Ballot — Issues and Levies
County-wide issues (every Marion County ballot)
- ADAMH Board levy — renewal. A renewal of the 1-mill levy for the Crawford Marion Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services, for the operation of alcohol and drug addiction programs and mental health programs. The county auditor estimates it collects $1,128,178 a year — $15 per $100,000 of market value. Five years, beginning 2026.
- Developmental Disabilities levy — renewal. A renewal of the 3-mill levy for the operation of programs and services by the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and for developmental disabilities facilities. The county auditor estimates it collects $4,029,211 a year — $67 per $100,000 of market value. Five years, beginning 2026.
School district issues (only on ballots in that district)
- Elgin Local Schools — renewal. A fixed-sum renewal levy of $850,000 a year for current expenses — an estimated average of 2.88 mills, $101 per $100,000 of market value. Five years, beginning 2027.
- Ridgedale Local Schools — renewal. A fixed-sum renewal levy of $575,034 a year for current expenses — an estimated average of 2.44 mills, $85 per $100,000 of market value. Five years, beginning 2027.
- Delaware Area Career Center — renewal with a decrease (on ballots in Buckeye Valley territory). Renews part of an existing levy and reduces it by 0.95 mill, for a combined rate of 0.75 mill — 0.40 mill for school buildings and facilities and 0.35 mill for current expenses. The auditor estimates $5,773,576 a year — $18 per $100,000 of market value. Ten years, beginning 2026.
Marion City, Pleasant, River Valley, Northmor, Cardington-Lincoln, and Upper Sandusky school districts have no levy on the 2026 ballot.
City and village issues
- City of Marion — Resolution 2026-016. “Shall the City of Marion change the terms of office for members of City Council and the President of Council from two-year terms to four-year terms, with council seats elected in staggered elections so that a portion of council is elected every two years?” — Yes / No.
- Green Camp Village — renewal and increase. Renews 9 mills and adds 2 mills (11 mills total) for current operating and maintenance expenses. The auditor estimates $63,295 a year — $290 per $100,000 of market value. Five years, beginning 2027.
Township and fire district issues
- Pleasant Township — additional (new) fire and EMS levy. 4 mills for firefighting and emergency medical services personnel and operations. The auditor estimates $907,160 a year — $140 per $100,000 of market value. Five years, beginning 2026.
- Battle Run Joint Fire District — additional (new) levy. 2 mills for fire apparatus, buildings, water supply, and firefighters. The auditor estimates $166,410 a year — $70 per $100,000 of market value. For a continuing period of time, beginning 2026.
- Salt Rock Township — renewal fire levy. 2 mills for fire apparatus, appliances, buildings, or sites. The auditor estimates $40,271 a year — $24 per $100,000 of market value. Five years, beginning 2027.
- Prospect Township — renewal. 1 mill for current expenses. The auditor estimates $25,741 a year — $8 per $100,000 of market value. Five years, beginning 2026.
- Village of Prospect — renewal. 3.1 mills for current expenses. The auditor estimates $25,094 a year — $23 per $100,000 of market value. Five years, beginning 2027.
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 listed under Judgeships above are also statewide.
- 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.
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How to Vote in Marion County
Early in-person voting is at the Marion County Board of Elections, 222 W. Center St., Marion, OH 43302. 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 secure drop box at the back of the Marion County Building (222 W. Center St.). 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: Marion County Board of Elections (the board’s official site, as listed in the Ohio Secretary of State’s directory of county boards of elections).
Marion 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 Marion 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) | ||
| Congress, 4th District | Jim Jordan (R) | |
| Joshua D. Kolasinski (D) | ||
| Tracey L. Tackett | ||
| State Rep., 86th District | Ben Weber (R) | |
| Kent Halloran (D) | ||
| State Rep., 87th District | Jeffrey A. McClain (R) | |
| Lora Covrett (D) | ||
| Craig Swartz | ||
| State Issue 3 (photo ID) | Yes | |
| No | ||
| ADAMH levy — renewal | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Developmental Disabilities levy — renewal | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Elgin Schools levy — renewal | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Ridgedale Schools levy — renewal | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Delaware Area Career Center — renewal & decrease | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| City of Marion — council terms (Res. 2026-016) | Yes | |
| No | ||
| Green Camp Village — renewal & increase | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Pleasant Twp fire/EMS — additional | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Battle Run Joint Fire District — additional | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Salt Rock Twp fire — renewal | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Prospect Twp — renewal | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Village of Prospect — renewal | For the levy | |
| Against the levy |
Latest NewsForce247 Stories — Marion County
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- Marion County Voters Weigh Developmental Disabilities Levy Renewal on Nov. 3 Ballot — October 18, 2026
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More for Marion County
Ballot information on this page comes from the Marion County Board of Elections’ official sample ballots and Ohio Secretary of State publications, researched October 26, 2026. Candidate party labels are shown exactly as printed on the official ballot. After Election Day, this page becomes Marion County’s standing news page, with the 2026 ballot and results kept as the record.