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Kent Smith

Kent Smith

Democratic · Ohio · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Ohio Senate District 21, Ohio

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Grow Ohio's economy through investment in innovation and opportunity for the middle class
  • Increase investment in pre-K, K-12 and higher education and restore local control of school districts
  • Develop Ohio's electric vehicle and renewable energy markets
Biography

Kent 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.

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Ohio Senate District 21Ohio · 2026Cuyahoga County sample ballot

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