2026 Ohio House of Representatives election – District 18 — Candidates, Dates & Results

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentJuanita Brent Democratic

General election

November 3, 2026

Davida Russell Democrat
former Cleveland Heights councilmember
Maureen Lynn Republican
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Primaries

Democratic primary

May 5, 2026Results 19,332 votes

✓Davida Russell72.8% 14,066
former Cleveland Heights councilmember
Gabe Crenshaw18.1% 3,505
president of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School Boarddate=February 2026
Samuel Grube5.4% 1,040
staffer for the mayor of Shaker Heights
Peter Hoffman5.4% 721
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Republican primary

May 5, 2026Results 768 votes

✓Maureen LynnUnopposed
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Individual election

About 2026 Ohio House of Representatives election – District 18

2026 Ohio House of Representatives election – District 18 — 7 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general stages, results, and…

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