08/26/2026
Libertarian Party of Ohio State Central Committee Announces 2026 Candidate Endorsements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Libertarian Party of Ohio State Central Committee Announces 2026 Candidate Endorsements
COLUMBUS, OHIO - August 25, 2026 The Libertarian Party of Ohio State Central Committee formally endorsed a slate of Libertarian candidates seeking federal, statewide, state legislative, and county offices across Ohio during its previous meeting.
These endorsements represent candidates from communities throughout the state who are stepping forward to offer Ohio voters a Libertarian choice and advance the principles of individual liberty, limited government, fiscal responsibility, personal freedom, and accountable representation.
The Libertarian Party of Ohio State Central Committee endorsed the following candidates:
Bill Redpath - U.S. Senate
Nathan Weise - U.S. House, District 1
Michael Veloff - U.S. House, District 5
Thomas McMasters - U.S. House, District 10
Brennan Barrington - U.S. House, District 15
Don Kissick - Governor of Ohio
James Mills - Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
Tom Pruss - Ohio Secretary of State
Josh Umbaugh - House District 40
Zach Hall - House District 43
Jason Purviance - House District 47
Philip Pirdy - House District 55
Ron Grethel - House District 62
Justin Peroli - House District 66
Dr. Michael Fricke - House District 72
Christopher Elder - House District 82
Timothy Godwin - House District 97
Ken Sharp - Senate District 11
Cassaundra Fryman - Huron County Commissioner
Katherine Bowles - Warren County Commissioner
Eric Terford - Franklin County Commissioner
Brenden Johnson - Lucas County Commissioner
“Ohio voters deserve meaningful choices at every level of government. I am proud that our State Central Committee has endorsed Libertarian candidates from the top of the ticket to county government who are willing to put their names on the ballot, take our message directly to voters, and challenge the political status quo.
“Our work does not end with an endorsement. The Libertarian Party of Ohio must continue building the organization and infrastructure necessary to support our candidates, strengthen our county parties, and establish a lasting Libertarian presence throughout Ohio.
“I want to thank every one of these candidates for stepping forward to represent the Libertarian Party and the principles of liberty. Running for public office requires an enormous commitment, and I look forward to seeing our candidates take that message to Ohioans throughout the remainder of the 2026 election.”
State Central Committee
Libertarian Party of Ohio
The Libertarian Party of Ohio State Central Committee congratulates each endorsed candidate and encourages Ohioans to learn more about the Libertarian candidates appearing on their ballots in the November 2026 General Election.
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