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Ohio · Ohio Senate District 11 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Paula Hicks-Hudson

DemocraticIncumbent

Incumbent state senator

2026 race · Ohio Senate District 11

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Paula Hicks-HudsonINC● James NowakAlso: Kenneth Sharp (L)
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Background

Current office
Ohio State Senate, SD-11
Experience
State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026