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November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results

Lorain County election results

131,571ballots counted60.5% of 217,346 registered voters
~2,552ballots left to count2,462 provisional and 90 military/overseas ballots
54contests on the ballotstate, federal and local contests

How Lorain County voted

Turnout of registered voters by voting method. Ohio counts nearly all ballots on election night; at most 2,552 ballots (1.9%) remain to be counted this year.

Early in personBy mailElection DayProvisionalCounted (method not yet reported)Not yet counted
Nov 2022 general51.9%
Nov 2024 general72.7%
Nov 2026 (unofficial)60.5%
Show the data
YearEarly in personBy mailElection DayProvisionalBallotsTurnout
202216,69227,42867,6182,163113,92751.93%
202441,65432,17084,5172,496161,18572.72%
2026————131,57160.54%

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 Lorain County Board of Elections’s unofficial results (November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.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. YesYes62.9%80,863
    2. NoNo37.1%47,644
    Lorain County voters only210 of 210 precinctsUpdated Unofficial Election Night countSource: Ohio Secretary of State (Lorain County unofficial results)

Judicial offices 4

U.S. House 1

Ohio General Assembly 4

County offices and courts 3

    1. CSCraig SnodgrassD56.4%71,733
    2. EMElaine M. SeguinR43.6%55,450
    Lorain County count210 of 210 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
    1. CYCarolyn Y. WhiteD54.0%68,454
    2. JRJeff RiddellR43.4%54,910
    3. WTWrite-In TotalsWrite-in2.6%3,285
    Lorain County count210 of 210 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
    1. JTJames T. Walther100.0%81,728
    Lorain County count210 of 210 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections

Local issues and levies 35

  • Issue 1: Aevs / Add'l 5.97 Mills / Current Expenses Amherst Ex Vil SdBallot title

    Issue 1: Aevs / Add'l 5.97 Mills / Current Expenses Amherst Ex Vil Sd

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax Levy53.3%6,538
    2. YesFor the Tax Levy46.7%5,731
    Lorain County count210 of 210 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 2: Clsd / Ren'l 3.91 Mills / Current Expenses Clearview Local SdBallot title

    Issue 2: Clsd / Ren'l 3.91 Mills / Current Expenses Clearview Local Sd

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Tax Levy50.4%808
    2. YesFor the Tax Levy49.6%795
    Lorain County count19 of 19 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 4: Ecsd / Add'l 8.9 Mills / Current Expenses Elyria City SdBallot title

    Issue 4: Ecsd / Add'l 8.9 Mills / Current Expenses Elyria City Sd

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy52.4%8,922
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy47.6%8,091
    Lorain County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 5: Erie County General Health District / Ren'l 0.2 Mill / Funds for Health District Erie County General HlthBallot title

    Issue 5: Erie County General Health District / Ren'l 0.2 Mill / Funds for Health District Erie County General Hlth

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy59.6%1,563
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy40.4%1,059
    Lorain County count32 of 32 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 6: Herrick Memorial Library / Ren'l 1.25 Mills / Current Expenses Herrick Memorial Library – WellingtonBallot title

    Issue 6: Herrick Memorial Library / Ren'l 1.25 Mills / Current Expenses Herrick Memorial Library – Wellington

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy58.9%2,251
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy41.1%1,568
    Lorain County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 7: Lorain County General Health District / Ren'l 0.5 Mill / Operating Expenses for Health District Lorain County Gen HealthBallot title

    Issue 7: Lorain County General Health District / Ren'l 0.5 Mill / Operating Expenses for Health District Lorain County Gen Health

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy52.7%65,575
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy47.3%58,924
    Lorain County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 8: Obsd / Ren'l Income Tax 0.75% / Current Expenses Oberlin City SdBallot title

    Issue 8: Obsd / Ren'l Income Tax 0.75% / Current Expenses Oberlin City Sd

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax61.5%2,959
    2. NoAgainst the Tax38.5%1,852
    Lorain County count206 of 206 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 9: Obsd / Ren'l 1.3 Mills / Education Technology Oberlin City SdBallot title

    Issue 9: Obsd / Ren'l 1.3 Mills / Education Technology Oberlin City Sd

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy63.3%3,042
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy36.7%1,765
    Lorain County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 10: Scsd / Add'l 6.7 Mills / Current Expenses Strongsville City SdBallot title

    Issue 10: Scsd / Add'l 6.7 Mills / Current Expenses Strongsville City Sd

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy72.6%90
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy27.4%34
    Lorain County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 11: Vlsd / Ren'l 6.03 Mills / Current Expenses Vermilion Local SdBallot title

    Issue 11: Vlsd / Ren'l 6.03 Mills / Current Expenses Vermilion Local Sd

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy71.7%1,602
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy28.4%634
    Lorain County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 12: Lorain County / Add'l 0.45 Mill / Support of Children Services, and Bureau of Children W/ Medical HandicapsBallot title

    Issue 12: Lorain County / Add'l 0.45 Mill / Support of Children Services, and Bureau of Children W/ Medical Handicaps

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy56.1%71,633
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy43.9%56,089
    Lorain County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 13: Avc 2-A / Local Option / In Forno Pizza Studio Avon City 2-ABallot title

    Issue 13: Avc 2-A / Local Option / In Forno Pizza Studio Avon City 2-A

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes86.6%860
    2. NoNo13.4%133
    Lorain County count210 of 210 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 14: Avc 2-B / Local Option / Westside Pancake Company Avon City 2-BBallot title

    Issue 14: Avc 2-B / Local Option / Westside Pancake Company Avon City 2-B

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes82.3%553
    2. NoNo17.7%119
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 15: Avc 2-B / Local Option / Strip A Steakhouse Avon City 2-BBallot title

    Issue 15: Avc 2-B / Local Option / Strip A Steakhouse Avon City 2-B

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes84.4%568
    2. NoNo15.6%105
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 16: Avon Lake City / Income Tax Increase 1.5% to 1.9% / General Road Maintenance Avon Lake CityBallot title

    Issue 16: Avon Lake City / Income Tax Increase 1.5% to 1.9% / General Road Maintenance Avon Lake City

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. NoAgainst the Income Tax51.3%7,167
    2. YesFor the Income Tax48.7%6,815
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 17: Elc 2-D / Local Option / Nirvana Grocers Llc Elyria City 2-DBallot title

    Issue 17: Elc 2-D / Local Option / Nirvana Grocers Llc Elyria City 2-D

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes62.6%306
    2. NoNo37.4%183
    Lorain County count18 of 18 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 18: Grafton Village / Charter Amendment / Article V Appts. Grafton VillageBallot title

    Issue 18: Grafton Village / Charter Amendment / Article V Appts. Grafton Village

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes70.1%797
    2. NoNo29.9%340
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 19: Grafton Village / Charter Amendment / Article VI Requirements of Positions Grafton VillageBallot title

    Issue 19: Grafton Village / Charter Amendment / Article VI Requirements of Positions Grafton Village

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes68.3%775
    2. NoNo31.7%360
    Lorain County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 20: Grafton Village / Charter Amendment / Article Xiv Charter Review Commission Grafton VillageBallot title

    Issue 20: Grafton Village / Charter Amendment / Article Xiv Charter Review Commission Grafton Village

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes72.3%803
    2. NoNo27.7%308
    Lorain County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 21: Gfv #1/2 / Local Option/ Cc Saloon, Llc Grafton Village #1/2Ballot title

    Issue 21: Gfv #1/2 / Local Option/ Cc Saloon, Llc Grafton Village #1/2

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes80.2%405
    2. NoNo19.8%100
    Lorain County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 22: Kipton Village / Ren'l 2 Mills / Permanent Sewer Improvements Kipton VillageBallot title

    Issue 22: Kipton Village / Ren'l 2 Mills / Permanent Sewer Improvements Kipton Village

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy55.0%50
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy45.0%41
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 23: Nrc 4-F / Local Option / Buns and Brews N. Ridgeville 4-FBallot title

    Issue 23: Nrc 4-F / Local Option / Buns and Brews N. Ridgeville 4-F

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes84.4%529
    2. NoNo15.6%98
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 24: Vermilion City / Charter Amendment / Article III & IV Legislative Powers Vermilion CityBallot title

    Issue 24: Vermilion City / Charter Amendment / Article III & IV Legislative Powers Vermilion City

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes59.2%1,506
    2. NoNo40.8%1,039
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 25: Vermilion City / Charter Amendment / Article Viii Write-in Candidates Vermilion CityBallot title

    Issue 25: Vermilion City / Charter Amendment / Article Viii Write-in Candidates Vermilion City

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes72.0%1,832
    2. NoNo28.0%713
    Lorain County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 26: Vermilion City / Charter Amendment / Article Xi Rural Water Service Vermilion CityBallot title

    Issue 26: Vermilion City / Charter Amendment / Article Xi Rural Water Service Vermilion City

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes56.7%1,417
    2. NoNo43.3%1,083
    Lorain County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 27: Brighton Township / Ren'l 1 Mill / Road Improvements Brighton TownshipBallot title

    Issue 27: Brighton Township / Ren'l 1 Mill / Road Improvements Brighton Township

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy65.2%251
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy34.8%134
    Lorain County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 28: Columbia Township / Ren'l 1 Mill / Road Improvements Columbia TownshipBallot title

    Issue 28: Columbia Township / Ren'l 1 Mill / Road Improvements Columbia Township

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy63.4%2,764
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy36.6%1,598
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 29: Cot #4 / Local Option / Columbia Station Eagles #4003 Columbia Twp #4Ballot title

    Issue 29: Cot #4 / Local Option / Columbia Station Eagles #4003 Columbia Twp #4

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes79.8%611
    2. NoNo20.2%155
    Lorain County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 30: Eat #3 / Local Option Sunday Sales / Sheetz Eaton Twp #3Ballot title

    Issue 30: Eat #3 / Local Option Sunday Sales / Sheetz Eaton Twp #3

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes72.1%352
    2. NoNo27.9%136
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 31: Eat #3 / Local Option Weekday Sales / Sheetz Eaton Twp #3Ballot title

    Issue 31: Eat #3 / Local Option Weekday Sales / Sheetz Eaton Twp #3

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes71.9%348
    2. NoNo28.1%136
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 32: Henrietta Township / Ren'l 1 Mill / Road & Bridge Services Henrietta TownshipBallot title

    Issue 32: Henrietta Township / Ren'l 1 Mill / Road & Bridge Services Henrietta Township

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy67.9%608
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy32.1%287
    Lorain County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 33: Henrietta Township / Ren'l 0.75 Mill / Fire Protection Henrietta TownshipBallot title

    Issue 33: Henrietta Township / Ren'l 0.75 Mill / Fire Protection Henrietta Township

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy72.0%639
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy28.0%248
    Lorain County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 34: Sheffield Township / Add'l 2.5 Mills / Fire & Ems Sheffield TownshipBallot title

    Issue 34: Sheffield Township / Add'l 2.5 Mills / Fire & Ems Sheffield Township

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesFor the Tax Levy55.8%539
    2. NoAgainst the Tax Levy44.2%427
    Lorain County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 35: Vermilion City / Charter Amendment / Article Ix / Signature Requirement Vermilion CityBallot title

    Issue 35: Vermilion City / Charter Amendment / Article Ix / Signature Requirement Vermilion City

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes58.9%1,388
    2. NoNo41.1%967
    Lorain County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections
  • Issue 36: Avon Lake City / Charter Amendment / Ch Xiii Rezoning and Tax Incremental Financing Avon Lake CityBallot title

    Issue 36: Avon Lake City / Charter Amendment / Ch Xiii Rezoning and Tax Incremental Financing Avon Lake City

    A yes vote means

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

    Source: Lorain County Board of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes51.0%6,943
    2. NoNo49.0%6,659
    Lorain County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 4, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ETSource: Lorain County Board of Elections

About this information

County results come from the Ohio Secretary of State (Lorain County unofficial results) and the Lorain 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.