Person
Wayne Penny Jr.
Ballotpedia · Ohio campaign finance
- None found in the records checkedRaised, as filed
- None found in the records checkedCash on hand
- no poll on fileLatest poll
- 3Positions in their words · 3 issues
- none on fileClaims checked
- none on fileOffices held
6 of 11 sections researched
Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Record in office, Money, Financial interests, Polling and approval.
What has been checked
- Profile 2 entries Ballotpedia carries no biography paragraph for him and his infobox lists no campaign website.
- On the ballot 1 entry
- Where they stand 3 entries No survey answer, recorded campaign-website text, or independent campaign website was found for him. Checked: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey for 2026 and 2022, neither of which he completed; his Ballotpedia campaign-themes sections for 2026 and 2022, which carry no recorded statement; his Ballotpedia infobox, which lists no campaign website (only social-media contact links)
- What they have said, checked Not yet researched
- Record in office None found in the records checked He has not served in the Ohio General Assembly. Checked: His Ballotpedia biography and infobox, which list no prior public office
- Money None found in the records checked No 2026 campaign-finance report for this candidate was found in the Secretary of State's candidate cover-page export as of September 19, 2026. Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, every name variant listed in _staging/d2/money-legislative.json
- Financial interests Not yet researched
- Polling and approval Not yet researched
- Elections 1 entry Added by the district guide's money and prior-results steps.
- Endorsements 2 entries
- Sources 6 entries
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The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 59th District | Ohio State Representative, District 59 |
On the ballot
- Ohio State Representative, District 59 · November 3, 2026 · Democratic
Source: Ohio elections, 2026
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Date | Deadline | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | Military and overseas absentee voting begins | The start of absentee voting for military and overseas (UOCAVA) voters. | |
| October 5, 2026 | Voter registration deadline | 9 p.m. | Boards of elections and the Ohio Secretary of State's office are open until 9 p.m. to accept registrations. |
| October 6, 2026 | Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting begin | Early in-person voting runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 6 through October 9; hours change on later dates through Election Day. | |
| October 22, 2026 | Pre-general campaign finance reports due | 4 p.m. | Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through October 14, 2026. |
| October 27, 2026 | Deadline for boards to receive absentee ballot applications | 8:30 p.m. | Applications for an absentee ballot must reach the county board by this time. |
| November 1, 2026 | Last day of early in-person voting | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Early in-person voting at county boards of elections ends on Sunday, November 1; the hours that day are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the table above. By October 29, nearly 1.3 million Ohioans had already voted early in person or returned absentee ballots (Journal-News; Signal Ohio's counts from the Secretary of State's daily absentee file add to 1,289,090). The 2022 midterm saw 1.47 million early votes, then a record. |
| November 2, 2026 | No early in-person voting at boards of elections | Early in-person voting at county boards of elections ended Sunday, November 1; there is no voting at boards of elections on Monday, November 2. Voters cast ballots at their assigned polling places on Tuesday, November 3. | |
| November 3, 2026 | Deadline for non-military/overseas absentee ballots to be received | 7:30 p.m. | Absentee ballots not covered by UOCAVA must be received by this time on Election Day. |
| November 3, 2026 | Last-minute absentee request for a hospitalization emergency | 3 p.m. | A voter, or a voter's minor child, who is hospitalized because of an accident or medical emergency may apply for an absentee ballot until 3 p.m. on Election Day. |
| November 3, 2026 | Polls open | 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Election Day voting hours statewide. |
| November 7, 2026 | Deadline for military and overseas (UOCAVA) absentee ballots to be received | The extended receipt deadline for UOCAVA absentee ballots. | |
| November 8, 2026 | Boards of elections may begin the official canvass | County boards may begin the official canvass of the November 3 General Election ballots (5 days after the election). | |
| November 18, 2026 | Deadline for boards to begin the official canvass | County boards must begin the official canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (15 days after the election). | |
| November 24, 2026 | Deadline for boards to complete the official canvass | County boards must complete the canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (21 days after the election). | |
| December 11, 2026 | Post-general campaign finance reports due | 4 p.m. | Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through December 4, 2026. |
Where they stand
Cost of living
No one should have to choose between groceries, prescriptions, rent, and keeping the lights on. Lower costs and protect seniors on fixed incomes.
Source: Wayne Penny Jr. for Ohio House | A Veteran for the Valley, A Voice for the People
Public schools
Strong schools build strong communities. Fair funding, modern facilities, and real support for teachers, career-tech, and special education.
Source: Wayne Penny Jr. for Ohio House | A Veteran for the Valley, A Voice for the People
Youth sports and recreation
Every child deserves a chance to succeed. Youth sports grants, turf fields, rec centers, parks, and after-school programs.
Source: Wayne Penny Jr. for Ohio House | A Veteran for the Valley, A Voice for the People
What they have said, checked
Not yet researched
Record in office
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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Money
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Outside spending
Financial interests
Not yet researched
Polling and approval
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Elections
| Race | Party | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Representative, District 59 (2026) | Democratic | Pending |
Endorsements
Endorsements received
unionUAW
2026
Listed as a State House endorsement on the UAW's 2026 Ohio endorsement page, grouped under UAW Region 2B.
Source: uawpower.org
unionOhio Federation of Teachers
2026
Listed on the union's 2026 election endorsement page for Ohio House District 59, which gives no date.
Sources
Every URL on this page, once each.
- Wayne Penny Jr. · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ohio House of Representatives District 59 · 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
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- https://uawpower.org/states/ohio
- OFT Votes 2026: Endorsements and Voter Information · Ohio Federation of Teachers · accessed 2026-10-20
- Wayne Penny Jr. for Ohio House | A Veteran for the Valley, A Voice for the People · Committee to Elect Wayne Penny Jr. (campaign website) · 2026-10-14 · accessed 2026-10-14
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