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2 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian A. Deer and Shane Wilkin. Candidate information follows official Gallia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brian A. Deer (Democratic), Shane Wilkin (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 17; Shane Wilkin is the sitting member, per the Ohio Senate's official member directory (ohiosenate.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.
Democratic
Brian A. Deer is the Democratic candidate for Ohio Senate District 17 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.
Republican · Incumbent
Shane Wilkin is the Republican candidate for Ohio Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Shane Wilkin is a sitting member for the district, per the Ohio Senate's official member directory (ohiosenate.gov). This name has not yet been researched.