Ohio State Representative, District 86
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 86 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is open. Rep. Tracy Richardson (R) has held the seat since January 1, 2019 and is not on the November 2026 ballot for District 86, so the seat is open.
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 86 · Member Directory
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 86th District | Ohio State Representative, District 86 |
Last time, 2024: Tracy M. Richardson (Republican) 68.9% · 37,571 votes; Lesley Verbus (Democratic) 31.1% · 16,927 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.
- Environmental engineer with more than 30 years of experience, specializing in stormwater and wastewater systems (per campaign)
- Former educator (per campaign)
- Marion, Ohio (per campaign)
7 of 11 sections researched · 12 sources
- Attorney representing small businesses and property owners (per campaign)
- Previously worked for Nucor Steel (per campaign)
- Former judicial staffer to multiple justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio (per campaign)
7 of 11 sections researched · 14 sources
Kent Halloran
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Benjamin Weber
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The race in pictures
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Jump to a candidate
- Kent Halloran: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Benjamin Weber: 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.
Abortion
Kent Halloran
None found in the records checked
Benjamin Weber
I believe every child is a precious gift, which is why I am 100% pro-life. I believe parents, not government bureaucrats, know what’s best for their children — especially when it comes to education and healthcare.
Source: Meet Ben Weber
Agriculture
Kent Halloran
Ohio's farmers are essential to our economy, food supply, and local communities. I support reducing unnecessary burdens on farmers, protecting farmland, improving rural infrastructure, expanding broadband access, and ensuring agriculture remains a strong part of Ohio's future.
Source: Kent Halloran – Engineer. Educator. Problem Solver for Ohio.
Benjamin Weber
None found in the records checked
Cost of living
Kent Halloran
None found in the records checked
Benjamin Weber
Too many Ohio families are being stretched thin by rising costs — from groceries to gas to energy bills. That’s why it’s time to push for a more affordable future that puts Ohio first.
Energy and utility bills
Kent Halloran
None found in the records checked
Benjamin Weber
Ohio is rich in energy — from natural gas and manufacturing innovation. If we unleash that potential, we can lower costs, create good-paying jobs, and catapult our economy into the next era.
Source: Meet Ben Weber
Environment and water
Kent Halloran
Responsible Growth & Conservation Protecting water resources, farmland, and communities while supporting economic development.
Source: Kent Halloran – Engineer. Educator. Problem Solver for Ohio.
Benjamin Weber
None found in the records checked
Government ethics
Kent Halloran
Government Accountability Restoring trust through transparency, ethics reform, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Source: Kent Halloran – Engineer. Educator. Problem Solver for Ohio.
Benjamin Weber
None found in the records checked
Property taxes
Kent Halloran
Property Taxes & Affordability Protecting homeowners and seniors while maintaining strong schools and essential services.
Source: Kent Halloran – Engineer. Educator. Problem Solver for Ohio.
Benjamin Weber
Ohio has the eighth-highest property tax burden in the nation — and that’s unacceptable. Property taxes have surged, leaving homeowners with bills they never saw coming and too often can’t afford. Everywhere I go, I hear the same concern: families are being taxed out of their own homes.
Source: Meet Ben Weber
Roads and infrastructure
Kent Halloran
Infrastructure & Economic Growth Investing in roads, broadband, utilities, and the infrastructure communities depend on.
Source: Kent Halloran – Engineer. Educator. Problem Solver for Ohio.
Benjamin Weber
None found in the records checked
Why they are running
Kent Halloran
Now, Kent is bringing that same problem-solving approach to public service. He believes the people of Ohio House District 86 deserve leadership focused on accountability, affordability, strong schools, reliable infrastructure, and economic opportunity.
Source: Kent Halloran – Engineer. Educator. Problem Solver for Ohio.
Ohio families deserve leaders focused on solving problems, not creating more political division. Throughout District 86, I hear concerns about rising costs, property taxes, infrastructure, schools, healthcare, and government accountability.
Source: halloran4ohio.com
Benjamin Weber
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.
Kent Halloran
Not yet researched
Benjamin Weber
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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Kent Halloran
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Benjamin Weber
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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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Kent Halloran
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 5,229.63 | 85.4% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 893.9 | 14.6% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of September 2, 2026: raised $6,124, spent $5,230, cash on hand $894.
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 September 2, 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
Benjamin Weber
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 42,600.98 | 43.4% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 54,235.80 | 55.3% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 567.8 | 0.6% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 722.9 | 0.7% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $43,169, spent $96,837, cash on hand $1,291.
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
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Sources
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-30 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ohio House of Representatives District 86 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-22
- Kent Halloran · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Kent Halloran – Engineer. Educator. Problem Solver for Ohio. · Halloran 4 Ohio · accessed 2026-09-22
- 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://gunsensevoter.org/states/oh/voterguide/
- https://gunsensevoter.org/faq/
- 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
- https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/elections
- Benjamin Weber · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Meet Ben Weber · Committee to Elect Ben Weber · accessed 2026-09-22
- Meet Ben Weber (About) · Committee to Elect Ben Weber · accessed 2026-09-22
- 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://www.buckeyefirearms.org/2026-bfa-pac-grades-and-endorsements-ohio-general-election
- https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
- https://ohiolife.org/2026-ortl-pac-recommendations/
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marion-county-slate-card.pdf
Quick answers
When was the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 86 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 86 was held on November 3, 2026.
Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 86 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 86, in surname order: Kent Halloran (Democratic), Benjamin Weber (Republican).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 86 seat now?
The seat is held by Tracy M. Richardson. The seat is open in this election.
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