Libertarian Party of Ohio Celebrates Successes in 2026 Election

Libertarian Candidates in Statewide, Congressional, Statehouse and Local Races Make Strong Showings, Kissick/Mills Campaign Secures Ballot Access

– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –

COLUMBUS, OHIO – November 4, 2026 – Candidates running with the Libertarian Party of Ohio (LPO) had plenty to celebrate following the unofficial results of the 2026 election. LPO’s candidates in statewide, congressional, statehouse and local races all made strong showings, while gubernatorial candidate Don Kissick and his running mate James Mills received 3.3%.

The Kissick/Mills campaign’s vote total of 3.3% has secured ballot access for the LPO for the next four years, per the rules for minor parties’ ballot access. This benchmark was set by the Ohio Republican Party’s new ballot access law in 2013. The law — called SB 193, but also known as “The John Kasich Re-Election Protection Act” — has burdened third parties since.

“We are so grateful for the momentum we built throughout this campaign and for all of our supporters who we met along the way,” the Kissick/Mills campaign said in a statement. “With the LPO solidifying ballot access, now Ohioans can keep holding their elected officials accountable at all levels of government and run against the two major parties themselves.”

“More choices on the ballot lead to more voices in our representative government,” said LPO Communications Director Travis Irvine.

“This election, Libertarian candidates consistently

focused on the issues Ohioans care about, such as data centers, flock cameras, property taxes and more. We’re proud of our candidates and for securing ballot access via the Kissick/Mills ticket.”
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