Ohio State Senator, District 9
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 9 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Sen. Catherine Ingram (D) 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 9th District | Ohio State Senator, District 9 |
Counties: Hamilton
Last time, 2022: Catherine D. Ingram (Democratic) 72.8% · 78,639 votes; Orlando Sonza (Republican) 27.2% · 29,418 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.
- Career in business, nonprofits, real estate, education and community services.
- Former member, Cincinnati Board of Education (more than 20 years).
- High school diploma, Woodward High School.
9 of 11 sections researched · 21 sources
- Chief executive officer of the Millennium Group LLC, an education and sustainability consulting firm in Cincinnati.
- Member, Central State University Board of Trustees.
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Xavier University.
6 of 11 sections researched · 10 sources
Catherine D. Ingram
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| polling | none found |
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Linda Matthews
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| claims | none found |
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| money | none found |
| interests | not researched |
| polling | none found |
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| endorsements | researched |
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The race in pictures
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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.
Catherine D. Ingram's record in office has 5 entries and Linda Matthews'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
- Catherine D. Ingram: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Linda Matthews: 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
Catherine D. Ingram
None found in the records checked
Linda Matthews
Stand for the sanctity of human life. Support families with policies that protect the most vulnerable and promote a culture that values every person's dignity.
Source: matthews4ohiosenate.com
Constitutional rights
Catherine D. Ingram
None found in the records checked
Linda Matthews
Protect free speech, the right to bear arms, and religious liberty. Limited government that respects individual freedom and personal responsibility.
Source: matthews4ohiosenate.com
Education
Catherine D. Ingram
Equitable opportunities for fair resources and accountability.
Source: ingramforthepeople.org
Linda Matthews
None found in the records checked
Housing
Catherine D. Ingram
Access to, and opportunities for housing for everyone.
Source: ingramforthepeople.org
Linda Matthews
None found in the records checked
Jobs and the economy
Catherine D. Ingram
None found in the records checked
Linda Matthews
Make Ohio a tech hub. Lower taxes, reduce regulations, and create an environment where small businesses and innovation thrive. Good-paying jobs for Ohio families.
Source: matthews4ohiosenate.com
Public safety
Catherine D. Ingram
None found in the records checked
Linda Matthews
Fund our police, not defund them. Our law enforcement puts their lives on the line every day. I'll fight for competitive pay, better training, and the resources they need to keep our communities safe.
Source: matthews4ohiosenate.com
School choice
Catherine D. Ingram
None found in the records checked
Linda Matthews
School choice for every family. Strong support for teachers with competitive pay. Expand STEM education, vocational training, and real career pathways in every neighborhood.
Source: matthews4ohiosenate.com
Seniors
Catherine D. Ingram
Delivery of a high-quality life without making it harder for them to thrive.
Source: ingramforthepeople.org
Linda Matthews
None found in the records checked
Why they are running
Catherine D. Ingram
None found in the records checked
Linda Matthews
I believe in a government that works smarter, not harder—using technology and innovation to cut waste, boost efficiency, and serve every Ohioan.
Source: matthews4ohiosenate.com
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.
Catherine D. Ingram
None found in the records checked
Linda Matthews
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingram (D) | 2017-01-01 | office | Member, Ohio House of Representatives, District 32 |
| Ingram (D) | 2023-01-01 | office | Ohio State Senator, District 9 |
| Ingram (D) | 2025-06-11 | vote | 2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote w |
| Ingram (D) | 2025-06-25 | vote | 2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the Senate vote wa |
| Ingram (D) | 2025-10-01 | vote | 2025-10-01 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax |
| Ingram (D) | 2025-12-01 | bill | 2025-12-01 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Andrew O. Brenner, of Senate Bill 155 (136th General Assembly), Revise the real estate wholesaler law, sign |
| Ingram (D) | 2026-06-03 | vote | 2026-06-03 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November |
Catherine D. Ingram
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June 3, 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 Senate vote was 22-9 and the motion passed.
Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10
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December 1, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Andrew O. Brenner, of Senate Bill 155 (136th General Assembly), Revise the real estate wholesaler law, signed into law December 1, 2025.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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October 1, 2025 · vote
Voted against 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 Senate vote was 21-11, override succeeded).
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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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 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 no 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
Linda Matthews
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.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Catherine D. Ingram
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 4,835.27 | 12.3% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 14,332.36 | 36.5% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 5,064.73 | 12.9% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 15,012.49 | 38.3% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 10, 2026: raised $9,900, spent $19,168, cash on hand $20,077.
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 10, 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
Linda Matthews
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
|---|
| 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
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
- Ohio State Senate District 9 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- November 2026 General Election Candidate List (dated 8/21/2026) · Hamilton County Board of Elections · 2026-08-21 · accessed 2026-09-30
- https://ohiosenate.gov/members/catherine-d-ingram
- https://ballotpedia.org/Catherine_Ingram
- Ingram for the People · Ingram For The People · accessed 2026-09-22
- Senate Bill 155 - 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · 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
- House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- 2022 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
- https://oft-aft.org/2026election
- https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
- https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/
- https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/elections
- 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- https://ingramforthepeople.org/issues
- House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- Linda Matthews · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Linda Matthews for Ohio Senate · Citizens for Linda Matthews · accessed 2026-09-22
- https://www.centralstate.edu/about-csu-administration/board-trustees
- https://votelindamatthews.com/
- https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hamilton-county-slate-card.pdf
Quick answers
When was the 2026 Ohio State Senator, District 9 election?
The election for Ohio State Senator, District 9 was held on November 3, 2026.
Who ran for Ohio State Senator, District 9 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Senator, District 9, in surname order: Catherine D. Ingram (Democratic), Linda Matthews (Republican).
Who holds the Ohio State Senator, District 9 seat now?
The seat is held by Catherine D. Ingram.
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