2026 midterms · Ohio · November 3

Ohio’s 7th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Ohio’s 7th District on November 3, 2026: Brian Poindexter (D) and Max Miller (R, incumbent). Now held by Max Miller (R). Forecasters: Toss-up (average of 7).

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Ohio’s 7th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Ohio 7
Toss-up
Average of 7; all agree
Each forecaster for Ohio 7
  • Cook Political Report: Toss-up (Aug 10, 2026)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up (Aug 8, 2026)
  • Inside Elections: Toss-up (Aug 10, 2026)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Toss-up (Jul 14, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Toss-up (Oct 20, 2026)
  • The Economist: Toss-up (Oct 19, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Toss-up (Sep 10, 2026)
Max Miller (inc.)
No one else listed

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Ohio’s 7th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Poindexter (D) and Max Miller (R, incumbent).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Ohio’s 7th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Ohio’s 7th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Toss-up on average (7 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in Ohio?

Check your registration on Ohio’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.