May 6, 2026
33 OEC Action Fund Endorsed Candidates Advance to the General Election
For Immediate Release:
May 6, 2026
Contact:
Karlena Wallace, Communications Director
media@theoec.org or 614-487-7506
33 OEC Action Fund Endorsed Candidates Advance to the General Election
Columbus, OH — The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund is thrilled to announce the successful advancement of 33 endorsed candidates through the May 5th Primary Election. These victories reflect the growing resolve of Ohioans to elect leaders who will fight for clean air, safe water, and abundant public lands.
“Ohioans are tired of paying higher energy bills while polluters get a pass. Ohioans are tired of our clean water being used as a bargaining chip. Ohioans made their voices heard on Tuesday, advancing 33 environmental champions through their primaries,” said Spencer Dirrig, Vice President of Government Affairs for the OEC Action Fund. “Our endorsed candidates are running on common sense solutions to the issues facing Ohio families. These candidates will fight to lower energy bills, protect clean drinking water, and oppose degradation of our public lands. Ohio is at a crossroads, and we are proud of these victories and excited to finish the job in November.”
In Richland County, voters narrowly voted to maintain the county’s ban on large scale solar and wind projects. The referendum was a result of a strong grassroots community effort to oppose government bans on solar and protect property rights for farmers in Richland County. While the outcome was not what we had hoped, the close margin signals a significant shift in how communities are thinking about energy. Despite opposition from the local Republican Party, more than 45% of Richland County voters chose to support solar–and that matters.
The results reflect growing bipartisan recognition that Ohio needs more energy generation to meet demand and keep costs down. It also makes clear that blanket bans are not a settled issue, and many Ohioans want the freedom to pursue new economic opportunities through clean energy.
Below is a list of OEC Action Fund-endorsed candidates who were successful in their primary elections.
Ohio House
House District 1: Dontavius L. Jarrells
House District 2: Charity Martin-King
House District 4: Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
House District 5: Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
House District 6: Christine Cockley
House District 8: Anita Somani
House District 10: Mark Sigrist
House District 11: Crystal Lett
House District 13: Tristan Rader
House District 14: Sean Brennan
House District 15: Chris Glassburn
House District 16: Scott DiMauro
House District 18: Davida Russell
House District 19: Nicole Sigurdson
House District 21: Eric Synenberg
House District 23: Daniel P. Troy
House District 25: Cecil Thomas
House District 26: Ashley Bryant Bailey
House District 27: Rachel Baker
House District 28: Karen Brownlee
House District 34: Derrick Hall
House District 38: Desiree Tims
House District 41: Erika White
House District 43: Michele Grim
House District 49: Krista Allison
House District 53: Matt Lundy
House District 58: John A. Boccieri
House District 71: Krista Magaw
House District 72: Jeff Clapper
Ohio Senate
Senate District 3: Stacie Baker
Senate District 9: Catherine Ingram
Senate District 15: Latyna Humphrey
Senate District 21: Kent Smith
Senate District 23: Bride Rose Sweeney
Local
Hamilton County Commission: Meeka Owens
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The Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund protects the environment and health of all Ohio communities by electing climate champions, holding public officials accountable, and advancing environmental justice policies. More at www.theoecactionfund.org.
