November 4, 2026
Ohioans Elect Environmental Champions, including Governor-Elect Dr. Amy Acton
For Immediate Release:
November 4, 2026
Contact:
Karlena Wallace, Communications Director
Media@theoec.org or 614-487-7506
Ohioans Elect Environmental Champions, including Governor-Elect Dr. Amy Acton
OEC Action Fund Celebrates Massive Victories for Endorsed Environmental Champions Across the State
Columbus, Ohio — Today, the OEC Action Fund congratulates Governor-Elect Dr. Amy Acton and Lt. Governor-Elect David Pepper and celebrates the victories of endorsed environmental candidates across the state. 94% of OEC Action Fund-endorsed candidates won their races, including victories that flipped eight key seats in the Ohio House and Senate, breaking the Ohio House GOP supermajority and giving Governor-Elect Acton a true veto. This means Ohio will have a divided government for the next four years, and we look forward to working across party lines to deliver lower costs, clean water, and data center regulations.
Protecting Ohio’s environment requires strong leadership and accountable government. That is why we were proud to support leaders committed to fair elections, transparency, and holding powerful interests accountable. We look forward to working with Secretary of State-Elect Russo and Attorney General-Elect Kulewicz to help ensure Ohio’s democracy and public institutions serve the people of Ohio.
Ohioans made it clear all year: we need leaders who will address the issues affecting their daily lives. This includes skyrocketing energy costs, public health, and environmental protections. We look forward to working with Governor-elect Acton and the 137th General Assembly to foster practical solutions that will make life more affordable, sustainable, and healthy for all Ohioans.
The following quote can be attributed, in whole or in part, to Carol Kauffman, Chief Executive Officer for the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund:
“Ohioans voted for change on Tuesday night. Governor-Elect Dr. Amy Acton ran on a platform of lowering energy costs, holding data centers accountable, and building healthy communities. The OEC Action Fund and our members worked hard to elect Dr. Acton, and we are thrilled that our next Governor is a leader who will work to improve the quality of life for every Ohioan. We congratulate Dr. Acton on her victory and urge the Ohio legislature to listen to the voters by working with the Governor-Elect to find common ground. Ohioans demand results, not partisan political games. Let’s get to work.”
“The OEC Action Fund knows that a healthy environment requires fairness under the law and a democracy that represents its people faithfully. That’s why we were proud to endorse and support Attorney General-Elect John Kulewicz and Secretary of State-Elect Allison Russo. These new statewide officeholders have pledged to ensure that our elections are fair, and polluters are held accountable.”
View the full list of elected environmental champions across Ohio endorsed by the OEC Action Fund:
STATEWIDE:
Governor: Dr. Amy Acton
Secretary of State: Allison Russo
Attorney General: John Kulewicz
OHIO STATE SENATE:
Senate District 3: Stacie Baker
Senate District 9: Catherine D. Ingram
Senate District 15: Latyna Humphrey
Senate District 21: Kent Smith
Senate District 23: Bride Rose Sweeney
Senate District 27: Mike Roberto
OHIO STATE HOUSE:
House District 1: Dontavius Jarrells
House District 2: Charity Martin King
House District 4: Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
House District 5: Meredith Lawson-Rowe
House District 6: Christine Cockley
House District 7: Ukeme Awakessien Jeter
House District 8: Anita Somani
House District 10: Mark Sigrist
House District 11: Crystal Lett
House District 13: Tristan Rader
House District 14: Sean Patrick Brennan
House District 15: Chris Glassburn
House District 16: Scott DiMauro
House District 17: Megan Coy
House District 18: Davida Russell
House District 19: Nicole Sigurdson
House District 21: Eric Synenberg
House District 23: Dan Troy
House District 25: Cecil Thomas
House District 26: Ashley Bryant Bailey
House District 27: Rachel Baker
House District 28: Karen Brownlee
House District 31: J. Noah Spinner
House District 34: Derrick Hall
House District 35: Samantha Salamon
House District 36: Rose Lounsbury
House District 38: Desiree Tims
House District 41: Erika White
House District 43: Michele Grim
House District 49: Krista Allison
House District 52: Mike Baker
House District 53: Matt Lundy
House District 58: John A. Boccieri
COUNTY:
Hamilton County Commission: Meeka Owens
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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.
