“It is in the faithful fulfilment of duty — to God and country —
that Catholics are called to continue to serve the nation, as leaven for the growth of a civilization of love (cf. Mt 13:33).”
- Pope Leo XIV
CCO Resources
The Catholic Conference of Ohio is the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on matters of public policy.
Faithful Citizenship
Forming Our Conscience to Vote with Faith
This guide leads you through prayerful preparation to form your conscience, rooted in Catholic teachings and traditions, and seek out trustworthy sources to research candidates and issues before carrying out your civic duty to vote.
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2026 Election
Ohioans will be voting on the following items in the 2026 Election:
Federal:
- One of two U.S. Senate seats
- All 15 Ohio seats in the U.S. House of Representatives
State:
- Issue 3: Constitutional amendment on Voter IDs (Read EXPLANATION and arguments FOR & AGAINST)
- Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Auditor
- 17 of 33 Ohio Senate seats
- All 99 Ohio House of Representatives seats
- Two of seven seats on the Ohio Supreme Court
Local:
- County and municipal government positions
- Judicial seats for regional and local courts
- Board members for local school districts
- Local ballot issues
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