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2026 brings many opportunities for you to serve our community!
The following seats will be available in the 2026 cycle:
Erie County Auditor
Erie County Commissioner (1 seat)
Judge/Erie County Common Pleas Court
Ohio State Representative – 89th District
Judge/Sixth District Court of Appeals
Justice/Ohio Supreme Court (2 seats)
Ohio Governor
Ohio Attorney General
Ohio Auditor
Ohio Treasurer
U.S. House of Representatives – 9th District
U.S. Senate

Petitions are available at the
Erie County Board of Elections
2900 Columbus Avenue | Room 101 | Sandusky 44870
Questions: 419.627.7601 – Main

Trainings available now!

LEAD Ohio Trainings:
Training: The Pow-Her To Run

Ohio Democratic Party Trainings:
Potential Candidates 101

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