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2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott DiMauro and Sophia Tjotjos. Candidate information follows official Cuyahoga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Scott DiMauro (Democratic), Sophia Tjotjos (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 16. Not on the November ballot: Bride Rose Sweeney, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
Scott DiMauro is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. President of the Ohio Education Association, in his 34th year in education including 16 years as a high school social studies teacher in Worthington City Schools, per Ohio Capital Journal author page. Is the Democratic nominee for the open Ohio House District 16 seat, per campaign filing coverage. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Sophia Tjotjos is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is the Republican nominee for the open Ohio House District 16 seat, covering Bay Village, Fairview Park, Rocky River, Westlake and Westpark, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Protect the families, homeowners, neighborhoods and values of Cleveland's west side
- Address issues affecting Lake Erie
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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