Ohio State Senate · 2026 general · 17 of 33 seats up

Republicans keep a majority in the Ohio State Senate

Democrats hold 11 seats and Republicans 22; 17 make a majority. 2 seats changed party.

17 for a majorityBefore the electionD 9R 23AfterD 11R 22D +2 · R −1

2 seats flipped to Democrats0 to Republicans

Seats not up in this election count with their holders. Source: Results and race calls: Ohio Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

2Seats flipped2 to Democrats, 0 to Republicans

1Incumbents defeatedIn the general election

8Open seatsNo incumbent on the ballot

1Uncontested seats0 Democratic, 1 Republican

2Decided by under 5 pointsCalled and uncalled

D +12.9Median swingContested districts, from the last race on the same lines

Source: Results and race calls: Ohio Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Every race, by how close it was

All 17 races by the winner’s margin, D − R. The shaded band holds the 2 races decided by under 5 points. Ringed dots flipped; amber dots are still being counted. The seat won without an opponent sits at its end.