The Ballot Brief
Holmes County, Ohio

Ohio Senate District 19

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2 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Janet Wagner and Ryan Rivers. Candidate information follows official Holmes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Janet Wagner (Democratic), Ryan Rivers (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 19. Not on the November ballot: Andrew O. Brenner, 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.

Janet Wagner

Democratic

Janet Wagner is the Democratic candidate for Ohio Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Ryan Rivers

Republican

Ryan Rivers, the Republican nominee for the open Ohio Senate District 19 seat, has served as Orange Township trustee in Delaware County and is a past president of the Ohio Township Association, per Knox Pages. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

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