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Kent Smith
Democratic · Ohio · 2026 · IncumbentKent Smith is the Democratic candidate for Ohio Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Kent Smith is a sitting member for the district, per the Ohio Senate's official member directory (ohiosenate.gov). Currently serves in the Ohio House of Representatives in his fourth term and is running for Ohio Senate District 21, per campaign site. Served 12 years on the Euclid Board of Education, per campaign site.
Priorities
- Grow Ohio's economy through investment in innovation and opportunity for the middle class, per the campaign site
- Increase investment in pre-K, K-12 and higher education and restore local control of school districts, per the campaign site
- Develop Ohio's electric vehicle and renewable energy markets, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Ohio Senate District 21 · Ohio · 2026
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