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Secretary of State

Unofficial result: Won — Allison Russo (Democratic)

Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov

Ohio
My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

  • Running elections and certifying results, in most states
  • Handling voter registration and how you vote, in most states
  • Keeping business filings and official state records

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Allison Russo

Won

Democratic

Allison Russo is an Ohio state representative, former House minority leader, health-policy professional, and the 2026 Democratic nominee for Ohio secretary of state. Her campaign emphasizes voting access, election transparency, data privacy, fair districts, and accountable public administration.

Records: Civil Rights 2 for, Election Integrity 1 for

Robert Sprague

Lost

Republican

Robert Sprague is Ohio's treasurer of state and a former state representative, county auditor, and county treasurer. He backs voter identification, paper ballots, and mainly in-person voting.

Records: Government Efficiency 1 for

Tom Pruss

Lost

Libertarian

Toledo business owner who has run NorthCoast Print Mail Marketing since 2017 after a printing career that began in 1985. His priorities are equal ballot access for all parties and neutral, open election administration.

Records: Civil Rights 1 for

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · ohiosos.gov