2024 Election

This guide lists the presidential candidates for the Democrats, Republicans, and major Third Party groups. However, the President and Vice-President are not the only people running for office this election. Find sample ballots and information on all candidates with the sites below. 

If you'd like to check out the bios, voting record, speeches, positions and more for a particular candidate go to Project Vote Smart and search for your desired candidate by name or zip code.

Ballotpedia, a nonpartisan, online political encyclopedia, has put together an expansive overview of the policy positions of the major candidates on vital topics like labor, the environment, immigration, and more. 

Select the county you are registered to vote in on the Ohio Secretary of State's Sample Ballot site to learn more about local issues and candidates. 

Which Candidate Aligns with Your Thoughts on the Issues?

Having trouble deciding which candidate matches up with your opinions and stances on the issues? Try one of these quizes...which can get quite detailed...and then see who the candidate for you might be. 

Find Out More About the Issues Themselves

Many of the sites listed on this guide will give the candidate's views on important issues like economy, education, etc. However the OWU Libraries has access to other resources that can help give you the background on a certain issue, and in some cases, where the candidates fall on these issues.