Ohio State Representative, District 35
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 35 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is open. Rep. Steve Demetriou (R) has held the seat since January 2023 and is running for Ohio Senate District 27 instead, so the seat is open.
Sources: Steve Demetriou · Representative Steve Demetriou - District 35
About this district
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| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 35th District | Ohio State Representative, District 35 |
Counties: Geauga · Portage · Summit
Last time, 2024: Steve Demetriou (Republican) 52.5% · 36,961 votes; Mark Curtis (Democratic) 47.5% · 33,375 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.
- Nonprofit executive
- High school diploma, Walsh Jesuit High School
- Bachelor's degree, Cleveland State University
7 of 11 sections researched · 11 sources
- Vik Sandhu holds a Master's degree in Nautical Science and was a former Merchant Navy Officer who worked for MTM tankers for ten years, gaining first-hand experience in leadership, discipline, and global operations. (per campaign)
- Vik served as the Fiscal Officer for Richfield Township, where he delivered measurable results for taxpayers. During his tenure, he led the township's transition from the outdated OTAS accounting system to the Auditor of State–recommended UAN system, improving transparency, accuracy, and fiscal accountability. (per campaign)
- Master's degree in Nautical Science (per campaign)
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Samantha Salamon
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Vik Sandhu
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The race in pictures
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Jump to a candidate
- Samantha Salamon: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Vik Sandhu: 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
Samantha Salamon
Samantha has dedicated her career focusing on maintaining and advocating for the constitutional rights of every individual, with a particular focus on protecting victims.
Source: Samantha Salamon
Vik Sandhu
None found in the records checked
Cost of living
Samantha Salamon
families should be able to live in safe, welcoming communities with access to clean environments, well-maintained green spaces and metroparks, and a cost of living that remains reasonable while addressing the rise in property taxes.
Source: Samantha Salamon
Vik Sandhu
Vik is fighting to make life more affordable for all Ohioans by cutting wasteful government spending and applying smart, business-minded budgeting at the state level.
Source: Sandhu for Ohio
Education
Samantha Salamon
All children deserve access to strong public schools that provide safe learning environments, dedicated teachers, and the resources necessary for every student to succeed.
Source: Samantha Salamon
Vik Sandhu
None found in the records checked
Families and child care
Samantha Salamon
None found in the records checked
Vik Sandhu
Vik is fighting for safer neighborhoods, stronger schools, and a brighter future for all of our children and young families.
Source: Sandhu for Ohio
Housing
Samantha Salamon
None found in the records checked
Vik Sandhu
Vik supports policies that expand affordable housing options for young families, first-time homebuyers, and seniors — ensuring Ohio remains a place where people can live, work, and retire with dignity.
Source: Sandhu for Ohio
Taxes
Samantha Salamon
Samantha believes government must be a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. Families across District 35 work hard for their income, and they deserve to know their tax dollars are being spent wisely, transparently, and with accountability.
Source: Samantha Salamon
Vik Sandhu
Vik supports a low-tax, pro-growth economic environment that empowers individuals, families, and small businesses to thrive.
Source: Sandhu for Ohio
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.
Samantha Salamon
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Vik Sandhu
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.
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Samantha Salamon
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Vik Sandhu
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Money
Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.
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Samantha Salamon
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 28,283.80 | 85.2% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 278.2 | 0.8% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 4,599.39 | 13.9% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 45.2 | 0.1% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of July 29, 2026: raised $32,883, spent $28,562, cash on hand $4,645.
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 July 29, 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
Vik Sandhu
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 6,946.43 | 2.4% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 24,136.67 | 8.5% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 56,695.83 | 19.9% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 197,000.34 | 69.2% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $63,642, spent $31,083, cash on hand $253,696.
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 · Campaign Finance File Transfer Page (Candidate Cover Pages file, updated 09/30/2026)
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
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Sources
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Steve Demetriou · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Representative Steve Demetriou - District 35 · Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
- Samantha Salamon · 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://oft-aft.org/2026election
- https://gunsensevoter.org/states/oh/voterguide/
- https://gunsensevoter.org/faq/
- https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
- https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/
- https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/elections
- Vik Sandhu · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Sandhu for Ohio · Sandhu for Ohio · 2026-09-21 · accessed 2026-09-21
- Campaign Finance File Transfer Page (Candidate Cover Pages file, updated 09/30/2026) · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-30
- https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
- https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/March/27/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
- https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/geauga-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
Quick answers
When was the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 35 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 35 was held on November 3, 2026.
Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 35 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 35, in surname order: Samantha Salamon (Democratic), Vik Sandhu (Republican).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 35 seat now?
The seat is held by Steve Demetriou. The seat is open in this election.
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