Samantha Salamon

Samantha Salamon is a victims’ rights and nonprofit attorney from Northfield Center running to flip a seat in the Ohio House this fall. As an attorney and nonprofit chief counsel focused on domestic violence, human trafficking, and victim advocacy, Samantha emphasizes protecting constitutional rights, investing in children and education, and keeping communities affordable and economically strong. Samantha’s campaign takes the same approach, centered on fiscal responsibility, strong public education, and support for working families and small businesses.

Though it has been represented by a Republican since 2022, District 35 is a true toss-up this year, and with the help of the DLCC,  Samantha is ready to tip the scales and help Democrats expand their power in the Ohio House.

After over 15 years of Republican trifecta control of the Ohio state government, 2026 is a historic opportunity to build Democratic power in the General Assembly and break the long-standing GOP supermajority in the Ohio House.

The DLCC has worked with state allies in Ohio to identify legislative districts with vulnerable Republican incumbents, key blue seats to protect, and Democratic candidates most likely to win in highly competitive races across the state. 

Ohio Democrats need a gain of just six seats in the state House to break a Republican supermajority that has obstructed progress for over a decade and rubber-stamped disastrous MAGA policies that have eroded personal freedoms, disenfranchised voters, and driven up the cost of living for all Ohioans.

This year, Democrats are running in ninety-seven of ninety-nine state House districts in Ohio. Now is the time to rally behind Democratic candidates who are ready to bring the fight to Republicans and challenge their grip on power in the Buckeye State.