Ohio State Representative, District 27
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 27 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Rachel Baker (D) has held the seat since January 1, 2023 and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.
Sources: Rachel Baker · Representative Rachel B. Baker - District 27
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 27th District | Ohio State Representative, District 27 |
Counties: Hamilton
Last time, 2024: Rachel B. Baker (Democratic) 55.8% · 39,483 votes; Curt C. Hartman (Republican) 44.2% · 31,331 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.
- Throughout her career, Nancy has led marketing strategy for a global, multibillion-dollar company and founded two successful businesses of her own. (per campaign)
6 of 11 sections researched · 11 sources
- Nurse researcher and adjunct nursing instructor
- Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan, 1996
- Master's degree in social work, University of Michigan, 1999
9 of 11 sections researched · 26 sources
Nancy Aichholz
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Rachel B. Baker
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The race in pictures
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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: Rachel B. Baker has 7 entries and Nancy Aichholz has 2 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Rachel B. Baker's record in office has 7 entries and Nancy Aichholz's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jump to a candidate
- Nancy Aichholz: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Rachel B. Baker: 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.
Education
Nancy Aichholz
Good schools are the backbone of strong communities. Nancy has served on her local School Board and is passionate about ensuring our schools have the resources they need to give our kids the education they deserve.
Source: Nancy Aichholz for Ohio State Representative, District 27
Rachel B. Baker
None found in the records checked
Families and child care
Nancy Aichholz
None found in the records checked
Rachel B. Baker
Legislatively, I am eager to get my Adoption Modernization Act, HB5, into law. I’m also excited to move the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study Commission bill, HB352, through committee.
Source: Rachel Baker
Government ethics
Nancy Aichholz
None found in the records checked
Rachel B. Baker
I am also incredibly proud of the anti corruption bill I sponsored in 2024 to require that taxpayers are paid back in full when utility bills are found to be improperly charged.
Source: Rachel Baker
Health care
Nancy Aichholz
None found in the records checked
Rachel B. Baker
I’m very excited to begin working on a Share the Savings bill that will decrease the cost of prescription medications.
Source: Rachel Baker
Jobs and the economy
Nancy Aichholz
Nancy has spent her career building organizations, creating opportunities, and helping businesses grow. She will bring practical, results-focused leadership to Columbus and work to make Ohio a place where families and small businesses can thrive.
Source: Nancy Aichholz for Ohio State Representative, District 27
Rachel B. Baker
None found in the records checked
Public safety
Nancy Aichholz
Nancy believes every family deserves to feel safe at home, at school, and in their neighborhood. She will support law enforcement, hold criminals accountable, and work for policies that protect communities across District 27.
Source: Nancy Aichholz for Ohio State Representative, District 27
Rachel B. Baker
None found in the records checked
Why they are running
Nancy Aichholz
None found in the records checked
Rachel B. Baker
I am not interested in extremist partisan politics. When legislators spend their time fighting, rather than working together to solve problems, time and taxpayer money is wasted.
Source: Rachel Baker
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.
Nancy Aichholz
Not yet researched
Rachel B. Baker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aichholz (R) | 2016 | office | Member, Indian Hill Exempted Village School District Board of Education |
| Baker (D) | 2023 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 27 |
| Baker (D) | 2024-12-19 | bill | 2024-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sharon A. Ray, of House Bill 5 (135th General Assembly), Modernize the adoption process, signed into law De |
| Baker (D) | 2025-01-08 | bill | 2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Andrea White, of House Bill 452 (135th General Assembly), Regards hospital violence prevention, training, s |
| Baker (D) | 2025-04-09 | vote | 2025-04-09 (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 |
| Baker (D) | 2025-06-11 | vote | 2025-06-11 (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 |
| Baker (D) | 2025-06-25 | vote | 2025-06-25 (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 |
| Baker (D) | 2025-07-21 | vote | 2025-07-21 (vote): Did not vote on overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-t |
| Baker (D) | 2026-06-10 | vote | 2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November |
Nancy Aichholz
Not yet researched
Rachel B. Baker
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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
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July 21, 2025 · vote
Did not vote on 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
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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
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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
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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
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January 8, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Andrea White, of House Bill 452 (135th General Assembly), Regards hospital violence prevention, training, security plans, signed into law January 8, 2025 (effective April 9, 2025).
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December 19, 2024 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sharon A. Ray, of House Bill 5 (135th General Assembly), Modernize the adoption process, signed into law December 19, 2024 (effective March 20, 2025).
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
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Nancy Aichholz
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Totals as filed
None found in the records checked
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, every name variant listed in _staging/d2/money-legislative.json
Rachel B. Baker
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 10,432.48 | 16.6% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 10,383.03 | 16.6% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 20,980.52 | 33.5% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 20,881.09 | 33.3% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $31,413, spent $20,816, cash on hand $41,862.
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
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- November 2026 General Election Candidate List (dated 8/21/2026) · Hamilton County Board of Elections · 2026-08-21 · accessed 2026-09-30
- Rachel Baker · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Representative Rachel B. Baker - District 27 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
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- Meet Nancy · Aichholz for Ohio · accessed 2026-09-25
- Indian Hill Board of Education held their annual organizational meeting · Loveland Beacon · accessed 2026-09-25
- Check Out Nancy Aichholz’s Story · VoyageOhio · accessed 2026-09-25
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- Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
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- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio Announces State Legislature, Supreme Court Endorsements · 2026-07-20
- https://www.sierraclub.org/ohio/2026-candidate-endorsements
- 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
- 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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- House Bill 452, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 27 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 27 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 27 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 27, in surname order: Nancy Aichholz (Republican), Rachel B. Baker (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 27 seat now?
The seat is held by Rachel B. Baker.
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