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2 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Roberto and Steve Demetriou. Candidate information follows official Summit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mike Roberto (Democratic), Steve Demetriou (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 27. Not on the November ballot: Kristina D. Roegner, 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.
Mike Roberto is the Democratic candidate for Ohio Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Roberto spent 34 years in education as a teacher, coach and administrator, most recently five years as superintendent of Aurora City Schools, per Roberto campaign site. He holds a BS in Education, an MA in Secondary Educational Administration, and an EdS, all from Kent State University, per Roberto campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Fully funding public schools
- Prioritizing small, local businesses over large out-of-state corporate tax incentives
- Expanding healthcare access and supporting rural hospitals
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.
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Steve Demetriou is the Republican candidate for Ohio Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Demetriou currently represents Ohio House District 35 and is running for the open Senate District 27 seat rather than seeking re-election to the House, per Ohio House of Representatives member directory; Ohio Capital Journal. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
