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2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wayne Penny Jr and Tex Fischer. Candidate information follows official Mahoning County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Wayne Penny Jr (Democratic), Tex Fischer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 59; Tex Fischer 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.
Democratic
Wayne Penny Jr is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 59 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.
Republican · Incumbent
Tex Fischer is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Tex Fischer is a sitting member for the district, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Fischer, the Republican incumbent, represents Ohio House District 59, per the Ohio House of Representatives member directory. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.