Election 2026

Ohio State Representative, District 9

November 3, 2026 · general election · District 9 · 2 candidates with a page

The seat is held. Rep. Munira Abdullahi (D) has held this seat since January 1, 2023 and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.

Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 9 · Munira Abdullahi

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About this district

Where this race isThis seat is Ohio House, Ohio's 9th District.Ohio State Representative, District 9: Ohio House, Ohio's 9th District
Where this race isThis seat is Ohio House, Ohio's 9th District.Source: Ohio House districts of the September 2023 plan (ODOT TIMS) · as of 2026-09-21 · Download this chart
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Where this race is
ChamberDistrictNote
Ohio HouseOhio House, Ohio's 9th DistrictOhio State Representative, District 9

Counties: Franklin

Last time, 2024: Munira Abdullahi (Democratic) 72.5% · 28,020 votes; Brandy Seymour (Libertarian) 27.5% · 10,651 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.

Munira Abdullahi

Munira Abdullahi

Democratic · Ohio State Representative, District 9, since 2023

  • Worked in a nonprofit.
  • Graduated Columbus Alternative High School.
  • Bachelor's degree in political science and international relations, The Ohio State University.

9 of 11 sections researched · 14 sources

Bruce Euans

Republican · No public office in the record

  • Administrator.
  • Design/build, real estate and retail business background. (per campaign)
  • High school diploma, Columbus Northland High School.

7 of 11 sections researched · 8 sources

Munira Abdullahi

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 9 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 5 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 4 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 1 entrySources: 9 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 14 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Munira Abdullahi, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
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Coverage, by section
SectionState
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claimsnot researched
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Bruce Euans

Coverage, by section7 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 6 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: Not yet researchedMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: Not yet researchedPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 1 entryEndorsements: 3 entriesSources: 5 entries7 of 11 sections researched · 8 sources
Coverage, by section7 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Bruce Euans, 7 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
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Coverage, by section
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsnot researched
recordnot researched
moneyresearched
interestsnot researched
pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
endorsementsresearched
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 9, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 9, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 9, as published
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Abdullahi $39K as of June 12, 2026 (report year), Euans $3 as of July 24, 2026 (report year).RaisedAbdullahi (D)Munira Abdullahi: raised $39K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$39KEuans (R)Bruce Euans: raised $3 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-07-24, for its report year$3SpentAbdullahi (D)Munira Abdullahi: spent $48K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$48KEuans (R)Bruce Euans: spent $3 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-07-24, for its report year$3Cash on handAbdullahi (D)Munira Abdullahi: cash on hand $2,228 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$2,228Euans (R)Bruce Euans: cash on hand $30 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-07-24, for its report year$30
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Abdullahi $39K as of June 12, 2026 (report year), Euans $3 as of July 24, 2026 (report year).Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committees Friends of Munira Abdullahi; Euans for State Rep · as of 2026-07-24 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filed
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedAbdullahi (D)38,810.16
RaisedEuans (R)3
SpentAbdullahi (D)48,143.48
SpentEuans (R)2.8
Cash on handAbdullahi (D)2,227.70
Cash on handEuans (R)29.6

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: Bruce Euans has 3 entries and Munira Abdullahi has 1 entry. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Munira Abdullahi's record in office has 5 entries and Bruce Euans'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

Where they stand

Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.

Education

Munira Abdullahi

Investing in a high-quality education regardless of location.

July 5, 2022 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Munira Abdullahi

Bruce Euans

None found in the records checked

Government ethics

Munira Abdullahi

None found in the records checked

Bruce Euans

I am committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in local government spending. Taxpayers work too hard to see their money misused, lost to inefficiency, or siphoned off through poor oversight. Every dollar collected from Ohio families should be spent responsibly, transparently, and with clear accountability.

March 1, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Bruce Euans

Health care

Munira Abdullahi

Healthcare

July 5, 2022 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Munira Abdullahi

Bruce Euans

None found in the records checked

Housing

Munira Abdullahi

Affordable housing

July 5, 2022 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Munira Abdullahi

Bruce Euans

None found in the records checked

Public safety

Munira Abdullahi

None found in the records checked

Bruce Euans

I strongly and unapologetically support law enforcement. The men and women who put on the badge each day deserve more than our gratitude — they deserve our full backing. Safe neighborhoods are the foundation of strong families, thriving businesses, and prosperous communities. Without law and order, nothing else works.

March 1, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Bruce Euans

Veterans

Munira Abdullahi

None found in the records checked

Bruce Euans

I stand firmly with our active duty military, our veterans, and their families. The freedoms we debate and defend here at home are protected by those willing to sacrifice everything abroad. Their service deserves more than words — it demands real support, proper resources, quality healthcare, and opportunities when they return home.

March 1, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Bruce Euans

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.

Munira Abdullahi

Not yet researched

Bruce Euans

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.

Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis5 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Abdullahi (D)Ohio State Representative, District 9, 2023-01-01 to present2025-04-09 (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 t2025-06-11 (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 (Hous2025-06-25 (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 was2025-07-21 (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-t2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the NovemberEuans (R)
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis5 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Abdullahi (D) and Euans (R), 5 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis
PersonDateKindEntry
Abdullahi (D)2023-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 9
Abdullahi (D)2025-04-09vote2025-04-09 (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
Abdullahi (D)2025-06-11vote2025-06-11 (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
Abdullahi (D)2025-06-25vote2025-06-25 (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
Abdullahi (D)2025-07-21vote2025-07-21 (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
Abdullahi (D)2026-06-10vote2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November

Munira Abdullahi

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

Bruce Euans

Not yet researched

Money

Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.

Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.None found in the records checked
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
Status
None found in the records checked

Munira Abdullahi

Where the money went, as filedMunira Abdullahi raised $39K, spent $48K, $2,228 on hand as of June 12, 2026; $12K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $37KOther funds (derived) to Spent: $11KRaised to Cash on hand: $1,716Other funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $511Munira Abdullahi: Raised, $39K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Raised$39KMunira Abdullahi: Other funds (derived), $12K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Other funds (derived)$12KMunira Abdullahi: Spent, $48K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Spent$48KMunira Abdullahi: Cash on hand, $2,228 as filed, as of 2026-06-12Cash on hand$2,228In, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedMunira Abdullahi raised $39K, spent $48K, $2,228 on hand as of June 12, 2026; $12K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Friends of Munira Abdullahi, through 2026-06-12 · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent37,093.7573.6%
Other funds (derived)Spent11,049.7321.9%
RaisedCash on hand1,716.413.4%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand511.31.0%

Totals as filed

OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $38,810, spent $48,143, cash on hand $2,228.

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

Bruce Euans

Where the money went, as filedBruce Euans raised $3, spent $3, $30 on hand as of July 24, 2026; $29 more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $0Other funds (derived) to Spent: $3Raised to Cash on hand: $3Other funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $27Bruce Euans: Raised, $3 as filed, as of 2026-07-24Raised$3Bruce Euans: Other funds (derived), $29 as filed, as of 2026-07-24Other funds (derived)$29Bruce Euans: Spent, $3 as filed, as of 2026-07-24Spent$3Bruce Euans: Cash on hand, $30 as filed, as of 2026-07-24Cash on hand$30In, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedBruce Euans raised $3, spent $3, $30 on hand as of July 24, 2026; $29 more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Euans for State Rep, through 2026-07-24 · as of 2026-07-24 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent0.30.8%
Other funds (derived)Spent2.57.8%
RaisedCash on hand2.78.5%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand26.882.9%

Totals as filed

OhioSOS, as of July 24, 2026: raised $3, spent $3, cash on hand $30.

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 24, 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

Past election results, share of the vote1 prior race on file across 2 candidates; none on file for Euans.Abdullahi2024 Ohio House 9Munira Abdullahi, Ohio State Representative, District 9: won, 72.5%72.5%EuansBruce Euans: no prior race on fileno prior race on file
Past election results, share of the vote1 prior race on file across 2 candidates; none on file for Euans.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2024 · as of 2024 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Past election results, share of the vote
GroupItemPCTNote
Abdullahi2024 Ohio House 972.5
Euansno prior race on file

Not yet researched

Sources

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Quick answers

When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 9 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 9 is on November 3, 2026.

Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 9 in 2026?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 9, in surname order: Munira Abdullahi (Democratic), Bruce Euans (Republican).

Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 9 seat now?

The seat is held by Munira Abdullahi.

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