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November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results

Lake County election results

107,608ballots counted66.1% of 162,900 registered voters
~1,760ballots left to count1,698 provisional and 62 military/overseas ballots
37contests on the ballotstate, federal and local contests

How Lake County voted

Turnout of registered voters by voting method. Ohio counts nearly all ballots on election night; at most 1,760 ballots (1.6%) remain to be counted this year.

Early in personBy mailElection DayProvisionalCounted (method not yet reported)Not yet counted
Nov 2022 general59.0%
Nov 2024 general78.6%
Nov 2026 (unofficial)66.1%
Show the data
YearEarly in personBy mailElection DayProvisionalBallotsTurnout
202210,35325,04758,7781,64795,79459.04%
202432,77027,29567,9331,950130,11678.57%
2026————107,60866.06%

2022 and 2024: Ohio Secretary of State official canvass (Election Day = total minus absentee and provisional). 2026: unofficial election-night count; the state has not yet published this year’s split by voting method.

Local contests are from the Lake County Board of Elections’s unofficial results (November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ET); state and federal contests are from the Ohio Secretary of State.

D DemocraticR Republican* Incumbent

Statewide and federal offices 6

State issues 1

  • State Issue 3Ballot question

    Proposed Constitutional Amendment TO REQUIRE VOTERS TO PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER TO VOTE Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly To enact Section 5 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of Ohio A majority yes vote is required for the adoption of Section 5. This proposed amendment would: • Require voters to present an approved form of government-issued photo identification in order to vote. • Allow state law to provide for an alternative method of verifying a voter’s identity for a voter who has a sincere religious objection to being photographed and, therefore, does not possess an approved form of government-issued photo identification. • Require that voters who do not vote in person provide an approved form of government-issued photo identification, unless the law authorizes those persons to vote by providing a signature and at least one other specified unique identifier. • Define approved forms of government-issued photo identification as an unexpired Ohio driver license or state identification card; a United States passport or passport card; or a United States military identification card, Ohio National Guard identification card, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs identification card. If approved, the amendment shall take effect immediately. A "YES" vote means approval of the amendment. A "NO" vote means disapproval of the amendment. SHALL THE AMENDMENT BE APPROVED?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote amends the Ohio Constitution to require voters to present approved government-issued photo identification to vote, with a religious-objection alternative and possible signature-plus-identifier option for non-in-person voters.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Ohio Ballot Board Certified Ballot Language – State Issue 3 ↗
    1. YesYes67.6%70,951
    2. NoNo32.4%33,972
    Lake County voters only163 of 163 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Lake County unofficial results)

Judicial offices 4

U.S. House 1

Ohio General Assembly 2

County offices and courts 7

    1. CAChristopher A. Galloway100.0%65,245
    Lake County count163 of 163 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
    1. JTJohn T. Plecnik51.9%53,027
    2. TTTom Trombley48.1%49,073
    Lake County count163 of 163 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
    1. MRMorgan R. McIntosh52.1%52,790
    2. LLLisa Lewins47.9%48,440
    Lake County count163 of 163 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
    1. JHJeffrey H. Black100.0%60,580
    Lake County count163 of 163 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
    1. JPJohn P. O'Donnell100.0%63,410
    Lake County count163 of 163 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
    1. MLMichael L. DeLeone100.0%60,677
    Lake County count163 of 163 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
    1. MJMark J. Bartolotta100.0%60,844
    Lake County count163 of 163 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections

City, village and township offices 1

Member of Council (Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/2027) Mentor Ward 3

    1. CECharles E. Pinkerman57.8%2,333
    2. JBJessie Baginski42.2%1,706
    Lake County count163 of 163 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections

Local issues and levies 15

  • Issue 4: Kirtland Local School District Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Current Operating ExpensesBallot title

    Issue 4: Kirtland Local School District Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Current Operating Expenses

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy63.1%2,614
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy36.9%1,529
    Lake County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 5: Mentor Exempted Village School District Proposed Tax Levy Additional – Current ExpensesBallot title

    Issue 5: Mentor Exempted Village School District Proposed Tax Levy Additional – Current Expenses

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy50.3%15,484
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy49.7%15,313
    Lake County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 6: Painesville City Local School District Proposed Income Tax – Current ExpensesBallot title

    Issue 6: Painesville City Local School District Proposed Income Tax – Current Expenses

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax53.8%2,069
    2. NoAgainst the Tax46.2%1,779
    Lake County count45 of 45 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 7: Riverside Local School District Proposed Income Tax – Current Expenses and Permanent ImprovementsBallot title

    Issue 7: Riverside Local School District Proposed Income Tax – Current Expenses and Permanent Improvements

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax60.7%11,534
    2. YesFor the Tax39.3%7,456
    Lake County count9 of 9 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 8: Willoughbhy-Eastlake City School District Proposed Income Tax – Current ExpensesBallot title

    Issue 8: Willoughbhy-Eastlake City School District Proposed Income Tax – Current Expenses

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax53.6%15,326
    2. YesFor the Tax46.4%13,279
    Lake County count49 of 49 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 9: Eastlake City Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Current Operating ExpensesBallot title

    Issue 9: Eastlake City Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Current Operating Expenses

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy53.3%3,750
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy46.7%3,286
    Lake County count49 of 49 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 10: Kirtland City Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – SeniorBallot title

    Issue 10: Kirtland City Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Senior

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy69.5%2,528
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy30.6%1,112
    Lake County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 11: Willoughby City Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Roads and BridgesBallot title

    Issue 11: Willoughby City Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Roads and Bridges

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy67.2%7,279
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy32.8%3,547
    Lake County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 12: Willoughby City Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Current ExpensesBallot title

    Issue 12: Willoughby City Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Current Expenses

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy63.3%6,874
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy36.7%3,985
    Lake County count18 of 18 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 13: Willowick City City Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Parks and RecreationBallot title

    Issue 13: Willowick City City Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Parks and Recreation

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy63.4%3,774
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy36.6%2,178
    Lake County count18 of 18 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 14: Eastlake City Ward 1 Precinct A – Local Option (Sunday Sales) Vine Gas LlcBallot title

    Issue 14: Eastlake City Ward 1 Precinct A – Local Option (Sunday Sales) Vine Gas Llc

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes73.0%360
    2. NoNo27.0%133
    Lake County count9 of 9 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 15: Willowick City Ward 3 Precinct C – Local Option (Sunday Sales) Lakeshore Gas LlcBallot title

    Issue 15: Willowick City Ward 3 Precinct C – Local Option (Sunday Sales) Lakeshore Gas Llc

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes74.9%599
    2. NoNo25.1%201
    Lake County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 16: Perry Village Proposed OrdinanceBallot title

    Issue 16: Perry Village Proposed Ordinance

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes87.1%946
    2. NoNo12.9%140
    Lake County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 17: Concord Township Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – FireBallot title

    Issue 17: Concord Township Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Fire

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy61.6%6,780
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy38.4%4,228
    Lake County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections
  • Issue 18: Madison Township Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – PoliceBallot title

    Issue 18: Madison Township Proposed Tax Levy Renewal – Police

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Lake County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy67.5%3,735
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy32.5%1,795
    Lake County count15 of 15 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 10:03 p.m. ETSource: Lake County Board of Elections

About this information

County results come from the Ohio Secretary of State (Lake County unofficial results) and the Lake County Board of Elections. See the source links on each result; counts are unofficial and will change until certification, and no winners are called here.