Ohio State Senator, District 3
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 3 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Sen. Michele Reynolds (R) has held the seat since January 1, 2023 and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.
Sources: ohiosenate.gov · ballotpedia.org
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Senate | Ohio Senate, Ohio's 3rd District | Ohio State Senator, District 3 |
Counties: Franklin · Madison · Pickaway
Last time, 2022: Michele Reynolds (Republican) 52.4% · 61,723 votes; Tina Maharath (Democratic) 47.6% · 56,023 votes.
Sources: 2022 Official Election Results · LaRose Certifies Results for the November 2022 General Election
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.
- Reynoldsburg City Council, at-large, elected 2017.
- High school diploma, Independence High School.
- Bachelor's degree, Ohio State University, 2008.
7 of 11 sections researched · 12 sources
- Business owner and nonprofit CEO.
- Madison Township Trustee, elected 2019.
- Bachelor's degree, University of Cincinnati, 1998.
9 of 11 sections researched · 30 sources
Stacie Baker
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| polling | none found |
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Michele Reynolds
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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| claims | none found |
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| polling | none found |
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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.
Michele Reynolds's record in office has 11 entries and Stacie Baker's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Sources: Michele Reynolds has 14 entries and Stacie Baker has 6 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
- Stacie Baker: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Michele Reynolds: 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.
Data centers
Stacie Baker
Stacie is calling for a statewide moratorium on new large-scale data centers until Ohio has a real plan for ratepayers, water, and local control.
Source: staciebakerforohio.org
Michele Reynolds
None found in the records checked
Education
Stacie Baker
Every child deserves a quality education. Stacie is committed to fully funding Ohio’s public schools and supporting teachers.
Source: staciebakerforohio.org
Michele Reynolds
None found in the records checked
Families and child care
Stacie Baker
Increase funding for childcare, mental health and social services.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Michele Reynolds
None found in the records checked
Housing
Stacie Baker
Creating affordable housing and lowing property taxes.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Michele Reynolds
We need an economy that is stable, affordable housing, and profitable businesses.
Source: michelereynolds.org
Jobs and the economy
Stacie Baker
Building a future-ready workforce through vocational training, apprenticeships, and partnerships with local employers.
Source: staciebakerforohio.org
Michele Reynolds
Michele Reynolds is fighting for our economy and creating solutions for local communities.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Priorities in office
Stacie Baker
None found in the records checked
Michele Reynolds
When I took office, I developed my legislative priorities that focus on key areas to make Ohio a stronger, more vibrant state and positively impact the lives of every citizen in Senate District 3.
Source: michelereynolds.org
Public safety
Stacie Baker
None found in the records checked
Michele Reynolds
Michele Reynolds promises to prioritize public safety and support reducing rising crime rates.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Why they are running
Stacie Baker
None found in the records checked
Michele Reynolds
Michele Reynolds is a leader with 25-year track record of producing results.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Workers and wages
Stacie Baker
I believe that prevailing wage, affordability and education is a right, and not a privilege for a select few.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Michele Reynolds
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.
Stacie Baker
None found in the records checked
Michele Reynolds
None found in the records checked
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker (D) | 2017 | office | Member, Reynoldsburg City Council, at-large |
| Reynolds (R) | 2019 | office | Trustee, Madison Township |
| Reynolds (R) | 2023-01-01 | office | Ohio State Senator, District 3 |
| Reynolds (R) | 2023-06-30 | bill | 2023-06-30 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Rob McColley, of Senate Bill 21 (135th General Assembly), Regards venue for appeal from an agency order, co |
| Reynolds (R) | 2024-07-24 | bill | 2024-07-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 168 (135th General Assembly), Regards education regulation reform, signed into law July 24, 2024. |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-01-02 | bill | 2025-01-02 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Vernon Sykes, of Senate Bill 54 (135th General Assembly), Establish the New African Immigrants Grant and Gi |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-01-08 | bill | 2025-01-08 (bill): Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 95 (135th General Assembly), Authorize the operation of remote dispensing pharmacies, signed into law January |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-05-19 | bill | 2025-05-19 (bill): Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 14 (136th General Assembly), Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day, signed into law May 19, 2025. |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-06-11 | vote | 2025-06-11 (vote): Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-06-25 | vote | 2025-06-25 (vote): Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the Senate vote w |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-10-01 | vote | 2025-10-01 (vote): Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-12-19 | bill | 2025-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Hearcel F. Craig, of Senate Bill 17 (136th General Assembly), Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Bat |
| Reynolds (R) | 2026-03-10 | bill | 2026-03-10 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Hearcel F. Craig, of Senate Bill 18 (136th General Assembly), Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day |
| Reynolds (R) | 2026-06-03 | vote | 2026-06-03 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe |
Stacie Baker
Not yet researched
Michele Reynolds
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June 3, 2026 · vote
Voted yes 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 Senate vote was 22-9 and the motion passed.
Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10
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March 10, 2026 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Hearcel F. Craig, of Senate Bill 18 (136th General Assembly), Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day, signed into law March 10, 2026.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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December 19, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Hearcel F. Craig, of Senate Bill 17 (136th General Assembly), Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day, signed into law December 19, 2025.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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October 1, 2025 · vote
Voted to override 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 Senate vote was 21-11, override succeeded).
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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June 25, 2025 · vote
Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the Senate vote was 23-10 and the motion passed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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June 11, 2025 · vote
Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote was 23-10 and the motion passed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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May 19, 2025 · bill
Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 14 (136th General Assembly), Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day, signed into law May 19, 2025.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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January 8, 2025 · bill
Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 95 (135th General Assembly), Authorize the operation of remote dispensing pharmacies, signed into law January 8, 2025.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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January 2, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Vernon Sykes, of Senate Bill 54 (135th General Assembly), Establish the New African Immigrants Grant and Gift Fund, signed into law January 2, 2025.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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July 24, 2024 · bill
Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 168 (135th General Assembly), Regards education regulation reform, signed into law July 24, 2024.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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June 30, 2023 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Rob McColley, of Senate Bill 21 (135th General Assembly), Regards venue for appeal from an agency order, court changes, signed into law June 30, 2023.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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 |
Stacie Baker
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 9,610.23 | 59.6% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 1,877.16 | 11.6% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 3,874.53 | 24.0% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 756.8 | 4.7% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $13,485, spent $11,487, cash on hand $4,631.
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
Michele Reynolds
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 96,001.07 | 28.8% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 118,010.85 | 35.4% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 53,658.88 | 16.1% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 65,961.02 | 19.8% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $149,660, spent $214,012, cash on hand $119,620.
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
Not yet researched
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Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Senator, District 3 election?
The election for Ohio State Senator, District 3 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Senator, District 3 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Senator, District 3, in surname order: Stacie Baker (Democratic), Michele Reynolds (Republican).
Who holds the Ohio State Senator, District 3 seat now?
The seat is held by Michele Reynolds.
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