November 3, 2026 — Mercer County, Ohio

With all 36 precincts reporting in Mercer County’s unofficial summary, released at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday, Republicans carried every contested race in the county, and all six proposed tax levies were ahead on the “For” side.

A total of 18,239 ballots were cast — 9,908 on Election Day, 6,501 absentee and 1,830 absentee mail — for a turnout of 62.82% of the county’s 29,036 registered voters. The results are unofficial and remain subject to certification.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy (with Robert A. McColley) carried Mercer County with 13,665 votes (75.77%). Democrat Amy Acton (with David Pepper) had 3,710 (20.57%), and Libertarian Don Kissick (with James L. Mills) had 628 (3.48%). Total votes cast: 18,034.

U.S. Senator (unexpired term ending Jan. 3, 2029): Republican Jon Husted carried the county with 13,755 votes (76.30%). Democrat Sherrod Brown had 3,489 (19.35%), Libertarian William B. Redpath had 491 (2.72%), and Greg Levy had 286 (1.59%). Total votes cast: 18,028.

Representative to Congress (4th District): Republican Jim Jordan carried the county with 14,437 votes (80.20%). Democrat Joshua D. Kolasinski had 3,278 (18.21%), and Tracey L. Tackett had 286 (1.59%). Total votes cast: 18,001.

State Representative (84th District): Republican Angie King carried the county with 14,616 votes (81.88%). Democrat Arienne C. Childrey had 3,234 (18.12%). Total votes cast: 17,850.

Attorney General: Republican Keith Faber carried the county with 15,020 votes (83.30%). Democrat John J. Kulewicz had 3,011 (16.70%). Total votes cast: 18,031.

Auditor of State: Republican Frank LaRose carried the county with 14,728 votes (81.95%). Democrat Annette Blackwell had 3,244 (18.05%). Total votes cast: 17,972.

Secretary of State: Republican Robert Sprague carried the county with 14,076 votes (78.53%). Democrat Allison Russo had 3,384 (18.88%), and Libertarian Tom Pruss had 464 (2.59%). Total votes cast: 17,924.

Treasurer of State: Republican Jay Edwards carried the county with 14,460 votes (80.83%). Democrat Seth Walsh had 3,430 (19.17%). Total votes cast: 17,890.

Justice of the Supreme Court (term beginning Jan. 1, 2027): Republican Daniel R. Hawkins carried the county with 14,424 votes (80.63%). Democrat Marilyn Zayas had 3,465 (19.37%). Total votes cast: 17,889.

Justice of the Supreme Court (term beginning Jan. 2, 2027): Republican Colleen O’Donnell carried the county with 14,348 votes (80.04%). Democrat Jennifer Brunner had 3,579 (19.96%). Total votes cast: 17,927.

Judge of the Court of Appeals (3rd District, term beginning Feb. 9, 2027): Republican Mark C. Miller ran unopposed with 15,355 votes.

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas: Matthew L. Gilmore ran unopposed with 14,069 votes.

County Commissioner: Republican David Buschur ran unopposed with 15,383 votes.

County Auditor: Republican Jeffrey S. Larmore ran unopposed with 15,270 votes.

County Coroner (unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2028): Republican Alyssa Tobe ran unopposed with 15,613 votes.

Issue 3 — Proposed Constitutional Amendment: YES carried Mercer County with 15,357 votes (85.14%) to 2,680 NO (14.86%). Total votes cast: 18,037.

Tax levies: All six proposed tax levies passed in the unofficial county count:

  • Marion Township: For 1,378 (82.07%), Against 301 (17.93%). Total: 1,679.
  • Mendon Village: For 133 (70.74%), Against 55 (29.26%). Total: 188.
  • Center Township: For 324 (65.59%), Against 170 (34.41%). Total: 494.
  • Dublin Township: For 545 (71.52%), Against 217 (28.48%). Total: 762.
  • Hopewell Township: For 265 (60.23%), Against 175 (39.77%). Total: 440.
  • Liberty Township: For 215 (62.87%), Against 127 (37.13%). Total: 342.

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