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Ohio · Ohio Senate District 7 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Cara Jacob

Democratic

Physician

2026 race · Ohio Senate District 7

22% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

22%78%

16% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

16%84%
● Cara Jacob● Zac Haines
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