US midterm elections · 2026
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  4. State House District 5

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State House District 5

State house · Most votes wins

Ohio

Not reported

Meredith Lawson‐Rowe

Democratic–

Richard Cole

Republican–

Eboney Eldridge

Independent / unaffiliated–
  • Meredith Lawson‐RoweDemNo votes reported yet
  • Richard ColeRepNo votes reported yet
  • Eboney EldridgeIndNo votes reported yet
Not reported. Numbers and bars stay grey until official returns.

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About this race

Office
State house
Level
State legislature
How it is decided
Most votes wins
Ballot
Party labels on the ballot
Candidates known from
Published candidate lists
Results
Not reported

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Questions and answers

Who is running for State House District 5?

Meredith Lawson‐Rowe (Democratic), Richard Cole (Republican), Eboney Eldridge (Independent / unaffiliated), according to the candidate lists credited on this page.

How is the winner decided?

Most votes wins.

When is the election?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls close at different times in each state; results appear here as each election office publishes its official returns.

When will results be available?

On election night, as each county and state election office publishes its returns. Until a race reports, it shows as not reported, never as zero; results stay unofficial until they are certified.