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2 candidates are tracked for Ohio Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cara Jacob and Zac Haines. Candidate information follows official Warren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Cara Jacob (Democratic), Zac Haines (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 7. Not on the November ballot: Steve Wilson, 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.
Cara Jacob is the Democratic candidate for Ohio Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. A practicing neurologist at the University of Cincinnati, per campaign site. Was unopposed for the Democratic nomination for Ohio Senate District 7, which covers all of Warren County and parts of Butler and Hamilton counties, per Journal-News.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Implement the Fair School Funding Plan to provide an equitable, predictable funding system for every public school student regardless of zip code
- Pursue property tax reform that protects homeowners while keeping local services funded
- Support policies to lower healthcare costs and protect access to contraception and fertility treatment
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.
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Zac Haines is the Republican candidate for Ohio Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Chief executive of the DPA Buying Group, a group purchasing organization, and completing a nine-year appointment on the Miami University Board of Trustees, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Reduce or eliminate the state income tax and cap property taxes
- Support a choice-driven, student-centered education system including school choice options while strengthening public schools
- Oppose corporate bailouts and government policies that pick winners and losers in the private sector
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.
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