Ohio State Representative, District 53
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 53 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is open. Rep. Joe Miller (D) has held the seat since January 2023 (in the Ohio House since January 2019, representing District 56 before 2023) and is running for Ohio Senate District 13 in 2026, so the seat is open.
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 53 · Ohio State Senate District 13
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 53rd District | Ohio State Representative, District 53 |
Counties: Lorain
Last time, 2024: Joe Miller (Democratic) 56.3% · 29,205 votes; Bradley Lacko (Republican) 43.7% · 22,695 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.
6 of 11 sections researched · 10 sources
- Former assistant safety director, City of Elyria; former investigative reporter.
- He served as Councilman-at-Large for the City of Avon Lake from 1994 to 1995.
- Lundy earned his A.A. from Lorain County Community College
7 of 11 sections researched · 14 sources
Bradley Lacko
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Section | State |
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| profile | researched |
| ballot | researched |
| positions | none found |
| claims | not researched |
| record | none found |
| money | researched |
| interests | not researched |
| polling | not researched |
| elections | researched |
| endorsements | researched |
| sources | researched |
Matt Lundy
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Section | State |
|---|---|
| profile | researched |
| ballot | researched |
| positions | researched |
| claims | not researched |
| record | none found |
| 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.
Where they stand: Matt Lundy has 1 entry and Bradley Lacko 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
- Bradley Lacko: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Matt Lundy: 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.
Why they are running
Bradley Lacko
None found in the records checked
Matt Lundy
Matt Lundy grew up in Lorain County and has spent his career serving the public through journalism, local government, and the Ohio House. He has focused on education, economic development, consumer protection, and support for veterans and seniors, always with an emphasis on practical, accountable leadership. He’s running again because Lorain County families deserve practical, accountable leadership in Columbus.
Source: About Matt
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.
Bradley Lacko
Not yet researched
Matt Lundy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lundy (D) | 2007 | office | Ohio House of Representatives, District 57 |
| Lundy (D) | 2013 | office | Ohio House of Representatives, District 55 |
Bradley Lacko
None found in the records checked
Matt Lundy
None found in the records checked
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 |
Bradley Lacko
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Cash on hand | 19,174.07 | 97.7% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 452.2 | 2.3% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 9, 2026: raised $19,174, spent $0, cash on hand $19,626.
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 9, 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
Matt Lundy
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 10,502.14 | 36.9% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 2,774.94 | 9.8% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 11,981.86 | 42.2% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 3,165.92 | 11.1% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 9, 2026: raised $22,484, spent $13,277, cash on hand $15,148.
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 9, 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
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: Matt Lundy
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- 2026 General Candidate List (Certified) · Lorain County Board of Elections · 2026-09-14 · accessed 2026-09-30
- Ohio House of Representatives District 53 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ohio State Senate District 13 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Bradley Lacko · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Campaign finance search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
- 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
- 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lorain-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
- Matt Lundy (Ohio) · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Matt Lundy for State Representative · Families for Lundy · accessed 2026-09-21
- Matt Lundy · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-25 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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/
Quick answers
When was the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 53 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 53 was held on November 3, 2026.
Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 53 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 53, in surname order: Bradley Lacko (Republican), Matt Lundy (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 53 seat now?
The seat is held by Joe Miller. The seat is open in this election.
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