August 26, 2026

OEC Action Fund Endorses 8 Candidates for the Ohio State Legislature 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
August 26th, 2026

CONTACT:
Karlena Wallace, Communications Director 
media@theoec.org 614-487-7506  

OEC Action Fund Endorses 8 Candidates for the Ohio State Legislature 

COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund is excited to announce the latest round of endorsements of 8 Ohio State Legislature candidates for the November 2026 general election. As Ohioans prepare to head to the polls, the OEC Action Fund strategically endorsed candidates who are committed to clean air, safe water, and lowering costs for all Ohioans.  

The OEC Action Fund has endorsed 38 candidates for various elections across Ohio this year. To view all of OEC Action Fund’s endorsements for the 2026 general election, please visit https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/ . 

Ohio House 

House District 7: Ukeme Awakessien Jeter  

House District 17: Megan Coy 

House District 31: J. Noah Spinner 

House District 35: Samantha Salamon 

House District 36: Rose Lounsbury 

House District 52: Mike Baker 

Ohio Senate 

Senate District 13: Joe Miller 

Senate District 27: Mike Roberto 

The following quote can be attributed, in whole or in part, to Pete Bucher, Vice President of Campaigns for the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund:

“We are proud to support these candidates who will fight for policies that will benefit all Ohioans, including holding major polluters accountable, lowering energy costs, and protecting public lands.”

“These leaders are ready to create real solutions for Ohio families and are committed to protecting Ohio’s environment as legislators.” 

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The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund protects the environment and health of all Ohio communities by electing climate champions, holding public officials accountable, and advancing environmental justice policies.