Bryan Hambley (D)
Bryan Hambley grew up on a small family farm, where he learned the power of community when his town fought to save its public school. As a cancer doctor, he’s seen the devastating impact of healthcare costs, insurance denials, and the closure of rural hospitals. Yet Ohio’s government remains unresponsive, prioritizing politicians over the people.
Bryan is running for Secretary of State to fix Ohio’s broken democracy. After organizing against gerrymandering in 2024, he knows that Ohioans deserve better—a government that works for the people. With the support of his wife, Jana, a trauma surgeon, and their two children, Bryan is committed to making Ohio’s democracy fairer and more responsive to everyone.
Robert Sprague (R)
Robert Sprague has aligned himself with election-denial rhetoric and policies that restrict voting access. His endorsement of GOP gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, known for promoting conspiracy theories and advocating for the elimination of the state income tax, signals Sprague’s support for a far-right agenda.
Sprague emphasizes “election integrity,” a term often used by GOP to justify measures that critics argue suppress voter turnout. This focus mirrors the approach of current Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who has implemented restrictions on ballot drop boxes and pursued investigations into rare instances of noncitizen voting.
In a recent GOP luncheon, Sprague highlighted his commitment to election security, aligning himself with policies that have been criticized for disenfranchising voters, particularly in marginalized communities.