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3 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paula Hicks-Hudson, James Nowak and Kenneth W Sharp. Candidate information follows official Lucas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Paula Hicks-Hudson (Democratic), James Nowak (Republican), Kenneth W Sharp (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 11; Paula Hicks-Hudson 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 · Incumbent
Paula Hicks-Hudson, the Democratic incumbent, has represented Ohio Senate District 11 since 2023. The former mayor of Toledo and Toledo's first Black woman mayor, she previously served as an assistant Lucas County prosecutor and represented Ohio House District 44, per her official Ohio Senate biography. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Republican
James Nowak is the Republican candidate for Ohio Senate District 11 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.
Libertarian
Kenneth W Sharp is the Libertarian candidate for Ohio Senate District 11 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.