Ohio State Representative, District 57
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 57 · 3 candidates with a page
The seat is open. Rep. Jamie Callender (R) has represented District 57 since January 2023 (in the Ohio House since 2019, representing District 61 before 2023) and is not on the November 2026 general-election ballot for this seat.
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 57th District | Ohio State Representative, District 57 |
Counties: Lake
Last time, 2024: Jamie Callender (Republican) 62.6% · 40,994 votes; Rick Walker (Democratic) 37.4% · 24,468 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.
- At-large member, Riverside Local School District Board of Education (Lake County)
4 of 11 sections researched · 7 sources
- Founder, President, and CEO of Northstar Towers. (per campaign)
- Started career as U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter, served as Ohio Statehouse legislative staff (per campaign)
- Jesse is a proud graduate of Cleveland State University (per campaign)
7 of 11 sections researched · 11 sources
7 of 11 sections researched · 9 sources
Belinda Grassi
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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| profile | researched |
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| positions | none found |
| claims | not researched |
| record | none found |
| money | none found |
| interests | not researched |
| polling | not researched |
| elections | researched |
| endorsements | none found |
| sources | researched |
Jesse Styles
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| profile | researched |
| ballot | researched |
| positions | researched |
| claims | not researched |
| record | none found |
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| interests | not researched |
| polling | not researched |
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| endorsements | researched |
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Rick Walker
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Section | State |
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| 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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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: Jesse Styles has 2 entries, Rick Walker has 1 entry and Belinda Grassi has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Where they stand: Jesse Styles has 5 entries, Rick Walker has 4 entries and Belinda Grassi 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
- Belinda Grassi: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Jesse Styles: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Rick Walker: 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
Belinda Grassi
None found in the records checked
Jesse Styles
Support school choice and parental rights. Strengthen local control of schools and protect students from political indoctrination.
Rick Walker
Public schools are our future. We need to make sure that the teachers have the tools necessary to instruct our children to be successful citizens. Charter schools have a place, however they need to be accountable for proving attendance and activity. The majority of these schools have terrible graduation rates. Public schools however have proven to be very successful. If fairly funded, this can continue.
Source: Rick Walker (Ohio)
Environment and water
Belinda Grassi
None found in the records checked
Jesse Styles
None found in the records checked
Rick Walker
Rick Walker believes we have a responsibility to protect our environment for future generations of Ohioans. Measures such as carbon limits and fuel efficiency standards improve public health and reduce greenhouse gases. Investments in clean energy create jobs, reduce emissions, develop domestic energy sources, and improve our state’s energy infrastructure.
Source: Rick Walker (Ohio)
Fiscal responsibility
Belinda Grassi
None found in the records checked
Jesse Styles
Control government spending and eliminate waste. Ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively.
Rick Walker
None found in the records checked
Guns
Belinda Grassi
None found in the records checked
Jesse Styles
None found in the records checked
Rick Walker
Rick Walker believes in defending the Second Amendment and safeguarding the rights of responsible gun owners. Common-sense regulations like background checks protect the public and gun owners alike.
Source: Rick Walker (Ohio)
Jobs and the economy
Belinda Grassi
None found in the records checked
Jesse Styles
Create jobs through business-friendly policies. Cut red tape and reduce regulations that burden job creators and entrepreneurs.
Rick Walker
Small businesses employ half of all working Americans. As a proud small business owner, Rick believes we should reward Ohio's most reliable job-creators and improve job-training opportunities to revitalize our middle class. Rick wants to eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy, grow our industries, and make Ohio more welcoming to American businesses.
Source: Rick Walker (Ohio)
Public safety
Belinda Grassi
None found in the records checked
Jesse Styles
Support our first responders and law enforcement. Ensure adequate funding for police, fire, and emergency services.
Rick Walker
None found in the records checked
Why they are running
Belinda Grassi
None found in the records checked
Jesse Styles
Ohio families and businesses deserve a representative who understands how to create jobs, grow the economy, and deliver real results. My experience building successful companies and serving our community has prepared me to be that voice in Columbus.
Rick Walker
None found in the records checked
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.
Belinda Grassi
Not yet researched
Jesse Styles
Not yet researched
Rick Walker
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
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Belinda Grassi
None found in the records checked
Jesse Styles
None found in the records checked
Rick Walker
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 |
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| None found in the records checked |
Belinda Grassi
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
Jesse Styles
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 43,625.24 | 33.5% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 44,454.59 | 34.1% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 20,907.13 | 16.0% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 21,304.60 | 16.4% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 9, 2026: raised $64,532, spent $88,080, cash on hand $42,212.
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
Rick Walker
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 6,715.13 | 100.0% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 11, 2026: raised $0, spent $0, cash on hand $6,715.
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 11, 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 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (updated 9/8/2026) · Lake County Board of Elections · 2026-09-08 · accessed 2026-09-30
- Ohio House of Representatives District 57 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Belinda Grassi · 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
- Jesse Styles · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Jesse Styles for Ohio State Representative · Styles for Ohio · accessed 2026-09-21
- 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://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lake-county-slate-card.pdf
- Rick Walker (Ohio) · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
- Rick Walker, State Rep., Dist. 57 (2026 General Election candidate profile) · iVoterGuide · 2026-10-20 · accessed 2026-10-20
Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 57 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 57 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 57 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 57, in surname order: Belinda Grassi (Independent), Jesse Styles (Republican), Rick Walker (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 57 seat now?
The seat is held by Jamie Callender. The seat is open in this election.
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