James Nowak
Republican · OH
James S. Nowak is the 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio Senate District 11 (Toledo/Lucas County). Born and raised in Toledo with bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Toledo, he has practiced law for over 40 years, focusing on estate planning, probate, elder law, real estate, and business law. He previously ran as a Republican for Ohio House District 45 in 2014 and 2016 and for Toledo City Council District 6 in 2018. He faces Democratic incumbent Paula Hicks-Hudson and Libertarian Kenneth Sharp in November.
Track record
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Has practiced law in Toledo for over 40 years as a solo attorney, focusing on estate planning, probate, elder law, real estate, and business law, holding a "Distinguished" Martindale-Hubbell rating.
May 5, 2026
Source: web.toledochamber.com · researched July 3, 2026
Elections
- State Senator, District 11 · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 11; Ohio
Profile last researched July 3, 2026.