Ohio State Representative, District 19
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 19 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is open. Rep. Phil Robinson (D) has held the seat since January 1, 2023 (in the Ohio House since 2019, representing District 6 before 2023) and is not running for re-election to this seat in 2026.
Sources: Phil Robinson · Ohio House of Representatives District 19
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 19th District | Ohio State Representative, District 19 |
Counties: Cuyahoga
Last time, 2024: Phillip M. Robinson Jr. (Democratic) 57.0% · 36,778 votes; Kenny Godnavec (Republican) 43.0% · 27,718 votes.
Sources: 2024 Official Election Results · LaRose certifies official 2024 general election results
The candidates
Listed alphabetically by surname. Ohio rotates the order candidates appear in by precinct, so no order on this page is the order on a ballot.
- Attorney in private practice, handling civil litigation, domestic relations litigation, and juvenile law (per campaign)
- Served on Highland Heights City Council for over 30 years, including 4 years as council president (per campaign)
- Lost his council seat in the November 2025 election, finishing fourth of four candidates for three seats.
6 of 11 sections researched · 10 sources
- Community organizer.
- Organizer with SEIU 1199 for five years, representing healthcare and social-service workers. (per campaign)
- High school diploma, Lakewood High School.
7 of 11 sections researched · 15 sources
Ed Hargate
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| positions | none found |
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| record | not researched |
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| interests | not researched |
| polling | not researched |
| elections | researched |
| endorsements | researched |
| sources | researched |
Nicole Sigurdson
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Section | State |
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| profile | researched |
| ballot | researched |
| positions | researched |
| claims | not researched |
| record | not researched |
| money | researched |
| interests | not researched |
| polling | not researched |
| elections | researched |
| endorsements | researched |
| sources | researched |
The race in pictures
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
A note on our coverage
Read before the columns: where one candidate has more entries than another, this says which of the two reasons it is.
Endorsements received: Nicole Sigurdson has 8 entries and Ed Hargate has 1 entry. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Where they stand: Nicole Sigurdson has 4 entries and Ed Hargate has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jump to a candidate
- Ed Hargate: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Nicole Sigurdson: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
Where they stand
Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.
Civil rights
Ed Hargate
None found in the records checked
Nicole Sigurdson
Additionally, I am committed to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ Ohioans, advocating for sensible gun safety reforms, and increasing opportunities for homeownership.
Source: Nicole Sigurdson
Education
Ed Hargate
None found in the records checked
Nicole Sigurdson
Every child in Ohio deserves access to a high-quality public education, regardless of their zip code. Strong schools are the foundation of strong communities, and investing in public education means investing in our future.
Source: Nicole Sigurdson
Environment and water
Ed Hargate
None found in the records checked
Nicole Sigurdson
A healthy community begins with a healthy environment. I will fight to safeguard Lake Erie from algal blooms and ensure clean drinking water and thriving ecosystems for generations to come.
Source: Nicole Sigurdson
Workers and wages
Ed Hargate
None found in the records checked
Nicole Sigurdson
I believe in an economy that actually works for working people—not just the wealthy few. Every person in our state deserves the opportunity to build a stable, dignified life through meaningful work.
Source: Nicole Sigurdson
What they have said, checked
Newest first. Each check is shown in the checker's own rating word, with their name, the date and the link.
Ed Hargate
Not yet researched
Nicole Sigurdson
Not yet researched
Record in office
Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Person | Date | Kind | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargate (R) | 1984 | office | Member, Highland Heights City Council |
Ed Hargate
Not yet researched
Nicole Sigurdson
Not yet researched
Money
Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
|---|
| None found in the records checked |
Ed Hargate
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 53.6 | 100.0% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 3, 2026: raised $0, spent $0, cash on hand $54.
Ohio campaigns were due to file pre-general reports on October 22, covering activity through October 14, 2026. They are not in these figures, which come from the latest report in our records, dated June 3, 2026.
Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance
Top donors, as filed
None found in the records checked
Outside spending
None found in the records checked
In-state share
Not yet researched
Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports
Nicole Sigurdson
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 14,153.55 | 39.5% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 20,314.48 | 56.8% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 545.5 | 1.5% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 782.9 | 2.2% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $14,699, spent $34,468, cash on hand $1,328.
Ohio campaigns were due to file pre-general reports on October 22, covering activity through October 14, 2026. They are not in these figures, which come from the latest report in our records, dated June 12, 2026.
Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance
Top donors, as filed
None found in the records checked
Outside spending
None found in the records checked
In-state share
Not yet researched
Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports
The result
Not yet researched
Sources
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ohio House of Representatives District 19 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-19 · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (dated 09/17/2026) · Cuyahoga County Board of Elections · 2026-09-17 · accessed 2026-09-30
- Phil Robinson · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-21 · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ed Hargate · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- https://edhargate.com/
- https://patch.com/ohio/mayfield-hillcrest/highland-heights-council-election-2011-ed-hargate
- Highland Heights City Council (election results) · Cleveland Jewish News · 2025-11-06 · accessed 2026-11-01
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cuyahoga-county-slate-card.pdf
- Nicole Sigurdson · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- https://oft-aft.org/2026election
- https://uawpower.org/states/ohio
- https://northshoreaflcio.org/endorsements
- https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
- https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/
- Ohio AFL-CIO Issues Endorsements, Approves Our Recommendations · North Shore AFL-CIO · 2026-03-02 · accessed 2026-10-20
- 2026 Abortion Forward endorsements · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
- Abortion Forward releases slate of candidates who respect will of voters · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
- https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/elections
Quick answers
When was the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 19 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 19 was held on November 3, 2026.
Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 19 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 19, in surname order: Ed Hargate (Republican), Nicole Sigurdson (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 19 seat now?
The seat is held by Phillip M. Robinson Jr.. The seat is open in this election.
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