The Ballot Brief
Allen County, Ohio

Ohio House District 78

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2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeffrey R. Givan and Matt Huffman. Candidate information follows official Allen County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Jeffrey R. Givan (Democratic), Matt Huffman (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 78; Matt Huffman is the sitting member, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Nominees were chosen at the May 5, 2026 primary or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list; Ohio prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Jeffrey R. Givan

Democratic

Jeffrey R. Givan is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

Matt Huffman

Matt Huffman

Republican · Incumbent

Matt Huffman is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Matt Huffman is a sitting member for the district, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). This name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Allen County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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