Abortion Forward releases slate of candidates who respect will of voters
Press Release | October 1, 2026
Ohio Attorney General and Supreme Court races key to protect reproductive freedom in face of new threats
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Reproductive Freedom Amendment enshrined the right to contraception, fertility treatment, to continue one’s own pregnancy, manage a miscarriage, and access abortion for every Ohioan. To ensure these rights are always defended, Abortion Forward is announcing our 2026 slate of candidates.
While the high-profile races for Ohio Governor and US Senator are dominating the headlines, our team is working to educate Ohio voters on the importance of three key races that have received less attention. Abortion Forward is recommending John Kulewicz for Ohio Attorney General, and Justice Jennifer Brunner and Judge Marilyn Zayas for the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Abortion Forward Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “The Ohio Reproductive Freedom Amendment gives patients and providers the right to challenge existing abortion restrictions still on the books. Will the Ohio Attorney General respect the new section of the state constitution, or will he obstruct and appeal cases in an effort to block access to reproductive healthcare? John Kulewicz has made it clear that, as Ohio Attorney General, his client will be the Ohio Constitution and the people protected by it. We are proud to recommend John Kulewicz for Ohio Attorney General.”
On the Supreme Court of Ohio, Copeland continued: “Re-electing Justice Jennifer Brunner and putting Judge Marilyn Zayas on the Ohio Supreme Court are two of the most important votes for Ohioans in 2026. The Ohio Reproductive Freedom Amendment established a clear framework protecting everyone’s right to access abortion, but it is up to our court system to make sure that this amendment doesn’t just become a meaningless piece of paper. We need justices that will enforce it, not ignore it.”
Find our full slate of endorsed and recommended candidates at AbortionForward.org/vote2026
US Senate – endorsed
Sherrod Brown
Congress – endorsed
District 1 Rep. Greg Landsman
District 3 Rep. Joyce Beatty
District 13 Rep. Emilia Sykes
Governor – Dr. Amy Acton – preferred
Attorney General – John Kulewicz – recommended
Secretary of State – Allison Russo – endorsed
Treasurer – Seth Walsh – endorsed
Auditor – Annette Blackwell – endorsed
Judicial Offices – recommended
Supreme Court of Ohio – Justice Jennifer Brunner
Supreme Court of Ohio – Judge Marilyn Zayas
Hamilton County Common Pleas Court – Judge Jennifer Branch
Hamilton County Domestic Court – Manisha Kotian
State Senate – endorsed
District 7 Cara Jacob
District 15 Rep. Latyna Humphrey
District 23 Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney
District 25 Sen. Bill DeMora
State House – endorsed
District 1 Rep. Dontavius Jarrells
District 4 Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
District 5 Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe
District 6 Rep. Christine Cockley
District 8 Rep. Dr. Anita Somani
District 11 Rep. Crystal Lett
District 13 Rep. Tristan Rader
District 16 Scott DiMauro
District 17 Megan Coy
District 18 Davida Russell
District 19 Nicole Sigurdson
District 22 Rep. Darnell T. Brewer
District 26 Rep. Ashley Bryant Bailey
District 27 Rep. Rachel Baker
District 28 Rep. Karen Brownlee
District 31 Noah Spinner
District 36 Rose Lounsbury
District 38 Rep. Desiree Tims
District 39 Daquan Neal
District 40 Timothy Hornbacker
District 41 Rep. Erika White
District 43 Rep. Michele Grim
District 69 Amy Rigsby
District 70 Kim McCarthy
District 83 Sheila Coressel
District 84 Arienne C. Childrey
District 86 Kent Halloran
District 90 Collin Docterman
District 98 Scott Grund
