Key legislative races, ballot issues to watch in Franklin County for 2026 primary election
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The 2026 primary election in Franklin County, Ohio, will feature several key legislative races and ballot issues. Voters will decide on candidates for the Ohio House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, and other local positions, as well as property tax levies and a charter amendment for the city of Columbus.
Franklin County voters will see several key races on the primary election ballot this May. The crowded primary for State Rep. Allison Russo's seat in District 7 features Upper Arlington Mayor Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, Upper Arlington City Councilmember Michaela Burriss, and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center physician Zach Rossfeld. Vying for State Rep. Latyna Humphrey's seat in District 2 are former Columbus City Schools' Board President Michael Cole and nonprofit leader Charity Martin King. The primary election will also include six property tax levies and a charter amendment for the city of Columbus to create an alternative to policing for mental health and substance abuse calls. Key local legislative races to watch include U.S. Congress and Ohio House of Representatives seats. The League of Women Voters of Ohio encourages voters to vote their interests, regardless of party affiliation. Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano announced six property tax levies on the ballot this May.
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