Derek Merrin
United States Congress (9th District)
Derek Merrin brings eight years of conservative leadership at the Ohio Statehouse to his campaign for Congress. As elec…
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Caleb Stidham
Candidate for House District 89
Caleb Stidham serves as Erie County Treasurer and Chairman of the Erie County Republican Party. He is running for State…
CJ Kamm
Judge of the Court of Appeals (6th District)
Judge CJ Kamm has served on the Erie County Municipal Court since 2020, when he became the first new judge to preside o…
Tom Dusza
Candidate for Erie County Common Pleas Court
Tom Dusza is a seasoned legal professional with more than 35 years of experience in private practice and public service…
Steve Shoffner
Candidate for Erie County Commissioner
Steve Shoffner is a dedicated conservative committed to serving the people of Erie County. A believer in limited govern…
Rick Jeffrey
Candidate for Erie County Auditor
Rick Jeffrey is running for Erie County Auditor with a commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and integrity…
Election 2026
Full Republican Candidate Slate
Candidates are listed in ballot order.
Vivek Ramaswamy & Robert McColley
Keith Faber
Frank LaRose
Robert Sprague
Jay Edwards
Daniel Hawkins
Colleen O'Donnell
Jon Husted
Derek Merrin
Caleb Stidham
Michael Goulding
CJ Kamm
Thomas Dusza
Steve Shoffner
Rick Jeffrey
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