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3 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Michael Kurtz, C. Michelle Teska and Philip L. Pirdy. Candidate information follows official Warren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Paul Michael Kurtz (Democratic), C. Michelle Teska (Republican), Philip L. Pirdy (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 55. Not on the November ballot: Michelle Teska, 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.
Paul Michael Kurtz is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Describes his career as a senior director of product development in the private sector, per campaign site. Is the Democratic nominee facing Republican incumbent C. Michelle Teska in Ohio House District 55, per Ohio Capital Journal.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Make life more affordable for working families, citing housing costs, childcare expenses and taxes
- Address underfunded schools and healthcare
- Increase government accountability
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.
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C. Michelle Teska is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Represents the 55th Ohio House District in Warren County and is seeking a second term in 2026, per Ohio House of Representatives member directory. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Philip L. Pirdy is the Libertarian candidate for Ohio House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Describes himself as a teacher, pipefitter and writer; is the Libertarian candidate on the November ballot for Ohio House District 55, per Ohio Capital Journal. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
