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Election 2026

Ohio State Representative, District 22

November 3, 2026 · general election · District 22 · 1 candidate with a page

The seat is held. Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D) has held the seat since January 1, 2025 (in the Ohio House since 2023, representing District 18 before 2025) and is running for re-election, so the seat is held. Darnell Brewer (D) is the only candidate certified for the November ballot.

Sources: Darnell Brewer · Representative Darnell T. Brewer - District 22

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About this district

Where this race isThis seat is Ohio House, Ohio's 22nd District.Ohio State Representative, District 22: Ohio House, Ohio's 22nd District
Where this race isThis seat is Ohio House, Ohio's 22nd District.Source: Ohio House districts of the September 2023 plan (ODOT TIMS) · as of 2026-11-01 · Download this chart
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ChamberDistrictNote
Ohio HouseOhio House, Ohio's 22nd DistrictOhio State Representative, District 22

Counties: Cuyahoga

Last time, 2024: Darnell T. Brewer (Democratic) 86.3% · 35,522 votes; Milan Wesley (Republican) 13.7% · 5,617 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.

Darnell T. Brewer

Democratic · Ohio State Representative, since 2023

  • Social service coordinator
  • Bachelor's degree in urban studies, Cleveland State University
  • Master of legal studies, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University

Unopposed

9 of 11 sections researched · 26 sources

Darnell T. Brewer

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 10 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 7 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 6 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 7 entriesSources: 12 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 26 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Darnell T. Brewer, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-22 · Download this chart
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claimsnot researched
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 22, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 22, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Brewer $3,379 (report year); as of June 12, 2026.RaisedBrewer (D)Darnell T. Brewer: raised $3,379 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$3,379SpentBrewer (D)Darnell T. Brewer: spent $5,617 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$5,617Cash on handBrewer (D)Darnell T. Brewer: cash on hand $1,092 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$1,092
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Brewer $3,379 (report year); as of June 12, 2026.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Friends of Darnell Brewer · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedBrewer (D)3,379.13
SpentBrewer (D)5,617.35
Cash on handBrewer (D)1,091.53
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Where they stand

Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.

Public safety

Darnell T. Brewer

Our law enforcement, Ohio State Troopers, and public safety officers in our community and Ohio are our first line of defense in our communities.  These men and women work hard and often face dangerous work day and night, weekends, and holidays to ensure we are safe.  When duty calls, they answer without hesitation.  Therefore, as "Your" State Representative, I am responsible for addressing the increased rates of mental health and staffing shortages and even holding accountable bad actors.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Darnell T. Brewer for State Representative

Why they are running

Darnell T. Brewer

As "Your" State representative, I listen and speak for your concerns. I often work bipartisan to develop solutions to the needs of our districts through legislative action. As "Your" state representatives, I work together to balance the best interests of our district.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Darnell T. Brewer for State Representative

Workers and wages

Darnell T. Brewer

I am honored to use my voice to fight for all Ohioans by advocating for access to basic needs like livable wage, workforces that look like the communities we live in, education equality and access to quality healthcare.

September 21, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representative Darnell T. Brewer - District 22

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.

Darnell T. Brewer

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.

Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis7 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Brewer (D)Ohio State Representative, District 18, 2023 to 2024Ohio State Representative, District 22, 2025 to present2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey, of House Bill 29 (135th General Assembly), Regards driver's license suspensions-failure2025-04-09 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and t2025-06-11 (vote): Did not vote on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Hous2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was2025-07-21 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November2026-08-26 (bill): Primary sponsor (with Rep. Gary Click) of House Bill 393 (136th General Assembly), Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis7 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Brewer (D), 7 dated entries · as of 2026-08-26 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Brewer (D)2023officeOhio State Representative, District 18
Brewer (D)2025officeOhio State Representative, District 22
Brewer (D)2025-01-08bill2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey, of House Bill 29 (135th General Assembly), Regards driver's license suspensions-failure
Brewer (D)2025-04-09vote2025-04-09 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and t
Brewer (D)2025-06-11vote2025-06-11 (vote): Did not vote on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Hous
Brewer (D)2025-06-25vote2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was
Brewer (D)2025-07-21vote2025-07-21 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax
Brewer (D)2026-06-10vote2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November
Brewer (D)2026-08-26bill2026-08-26 (bill): Primary sponsor (with Rep. Gary Click) of House Bill 393 (136th General Assembly), Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID

Darnell T. Brewer

  1. August 26, 2026 · bill

    Primary sponsor (with Rep. Gary Click) of House Bill 393 (136th General Assembly), Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards, signed into law, effective August 26, 2026.

    Source: House Bill 393 - 136th General Assembly

  2. June 10, 2026 · vote

    Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue 3 (Senate Joint Resolution 10); the House vote was 62-30 and the motion passed.

    Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10

  3. July 21, 2025 · vote

    Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies and certain emergency levies on the ballot (the House vote was 61-28, override succeeded).

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  4. June 25, 2025 · vote

    Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 59-38 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  5. June 11, 2025 · vote

    Did not vote on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 1-85 and the motion failed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  6. April 9, 2025 · vote

    Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  7. January 8, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey, of House Bill 29 (135th General Assembly), Regards driver's license suspensions-failure to pay child support, signed into law January 8, 2025 (effective April 9, 2025).

    Source: House Bill 29, 135th General Assembly

Money

Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.

Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.None found in the records checked
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
None found in the records checked

Darnell T. Brewer

Where the money went, as filedDarnell T. Brewer raised $3,379, spent $5,617, $1,092 on hand as of June 12, 2026; $3,330 more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $2,829Other funds (derived) to Spent: $2,788Raised to Cash on hand: $550Other funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $542Darnell T. Brewer: Raised, $3,379 as filed, as of 2026-06-12Raised$3,379Darnell T. Brewer: Other funds (derived), $3,330 as filed, as of 2026-06-12Other funds (derived)$3,330Darnell T. Brewer: Spent, $5,617 as filed, as of 2026-06-12Spent$5,617Darnell T. Brewer: Cash on hand, $1,092 as filed, as of 2026-06-12Cash on hand$1,092In, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedDarnell T. Brewer raised $3,379, spent $5,617, $1,092 on hand as of June 12, 2026; $3,330 more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Friends of Darnell Brewer, through 2026-06-12 · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent2,829.3542.2%
Other funds (derived)Spent2,78841.6%
RaisedCash on hand549.88.2%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand541.88.1%

Totals as filed

OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $3,379, spent $5,617, cash on hand $1,092.

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

Past election results, share of the vote1 prior race on file across 1 candidate.Brewer2024 Ohio House 22Darnell T. Brewer, Ohio State Representative, District 22: won, 86.3%86.3%
Past election results, share of the vote1 prior race on file across 1 candidate.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2024 · as of 2024 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemPCTNote
Brewer2024 Ohio House 2286.3

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Quick answers

When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 22 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 22 is on November 3, 2026.

Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 22 in 2026?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 22, in surname order: Darnell T. Brewer (Democratic).

Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 22 seat now?

The seat is held by Darnell T. Brewer.

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