Columbus City Council election results
A running record of certified Columbus City Council district results, plus key dates for the November 3, 2026 general election. All results sourced from the Franklin County Board of Elections.
2026 General Election
No City Council seats are on the ballot. Columbus voters decide two proposed charter amendments on how City Council is elected.
Election date: 2026-11-03
Our City, Our Say — district-only elections
A citizen-petition amendment that would switch to district-only City Council elections, keeping nine districts and the current map.
Read the explainer →A 13-member hybrid council
A Council-referred amendment that would expand council to 13 members — the nine district seats plus four elected at-large — with a 2028 district-map redraw.
Read the explainer →2025 General Election
Second district election cycle. Districts 1, 3, 4, and 7 on ballot — the four members who drew 2-year terms in the January 2024 lot drawing.
Election date: 2025-11-04
District 7 Primary (2025-05-06)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiara Ross | Democratic | 16,142 | 41.0% | ✓ Advanced |
| Jesse Vogel | Democratic | 15,433 | 39.1% | ✓ Advanced |
| Kate Curry-Da-Souza | Democratic | 7,848 | 19.9% |
Top two advanced to the November general election.
District 1
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wyche | Democratic | 78,939 | 100.0% | ✓ Elected |
Unopposed. Wyche re-elected to a 4-year term ending 2029.
District 3
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Dorans | Democratic | 78,837 | 100.0% | ✓ Elected |
Unopposed. Dorans re-elected to a 4-year term ending 2029. Serves as President Pro Tem.
District 4
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Remy | Democratic | 78,736 | 100.0% | ✓ Elected |
Unopposed. Remy re-elected to a 4-year term ending 2029.
District 7
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiara Ross | Democratic | 54,186 | 50.8% | ✓ Elected |
| Jesse Vogel | Democratic | 52,537 | 49.2% |
Ross won the open seat vacated by Shayla Favor. Elected to a 4-year term ending 2029.
Source: Franklin County Board of Elections — certified Official Canvass
2023 General Election
First Columbus City Council district elections under the 2018 charter amendment. All nine seats filled simultaneously. All Columbus voters voted in all nine races.
Election date: 2023-11-07
In January 2024, council members drew lots to determine initial term lengths. Districts 1, 3, 4, 7 drew 2-year terms (up for re-election in 2025). Districts 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 drew 4-year terms (up in 2027). All future terms are 4 years.
District 1
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wyche | Democratic | 143,059 | 100.0% | ✓ Elected |
Unopposed
District 2
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Day-Achauer | Democratic | 122,930 | 71.6% | ✓ Elected |
| Luis Gil | Democratic | 48,746 | 28.4% |
District 3
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Dorans | Democratic | 142,045 | 100.0% | ✓ Elected |
Unopposed
District 4
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Remy | Democratic | 102,069 | 59.5% | ✓ Elected |
| Adrienne Hood | Democratic | 69,576 | 40.5% |
District 5
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bankston | Democratic | 120,634 | 69.8% | ✓ Elected |
| Farxaan Jeyte | Democratic | 52,265 | 30.2% |
District 6
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Green | Democratic | 144,327 | 100.0% | ✓ Elected |
Unopposed
District 7
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayla Favor | Democratic | 145,504 | 100.0% | ✓ Elected |
Unopposed. Favor drew a 2-year term in the January 2024 lot; did not seek re-election in 2025.
District 8
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Barroso de Padilla | Democratic | 141,637 | 100.0% | ✓ Elected |
Unopposed
District 9
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Hardin | Democratic | 141,205 | 100.0% | ✓ Elected |
Unopposed. Elected Council President. Previously served on council under the at-large system.
Source: Franklin County Board of Elections — certified Official Canvass
Key dates for the 2026 general election
Ohio's 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (polls open 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.). Deadlines below are from the Ohio Secretary of State's 2026 election calendar.
Source: Ohio Secretary of State — 2026 Ohio Elections Calendar. Confirm times and any late changes with the Franklin County Board of Elections.
Voter resources
Register to vote: Ohio Secretary of State
Find your district: City of Columbus ArcGIS District Finder
Board of Elections: Franklin County Board of Elections
Running for council: Contact the Franklin County Board of Elections for petition and filing requirements.
Last reviewed: September 2, 2026