'Voters Will Be Ready for a change.’ Ohio Democratic Party Sets Sights on Winning 2026 Elections

'Voters will be ready for a change.’ Ohio Democratic Party sets sights on winning 2026 elections

Coming off the heels of winning local races, the Ohio Democratic Party is feeling optimistic about the 2026 election.

‘Voters Will Be Ready for a Change.’ Ohio Democratic Party Sets Sights on Winning 2026 Elections

“Republicans have controlled state government for nearly two decades, and all we have to show for it is rising costs and falling quality of life,” Clyde said.

‘Voters will be ready for a change.’ Ohio Democratic Party sets sights on winning 2026 elections

After sweeping major mayoral races across Ohio, Democrats say momentum is on their side heading into the 2026 elections. With every statewide office open due to term limits, party leaders see their best opportunity in decades to regain control of state government.

'Voters will be ready for a change.' Ohio Democratic Party sets sights on winning 2026 elections

A voter at a ballot maker machine. (Photo by Graham Stokes for the Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original story.)Coming off the heels of winning local races, the Ohio Democratic Party is feeling optimistic about the 2026 election.  Democratic mayors in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo all won reelection on Nov. 4. “Our mayors are a model of what Democratic leadership can look like and represent the future of our party,” Ohio D…