THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for Governor · Ohio
Running mate: James L. Mills
THE PERSON
Don Kissick is a Navy veteran. The reviewed reference reports six years of service and deployments during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Background sources checked November 2, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Says he would appoint regulators who scrutinize data centers and opposes further construction until conditions such as banning nondisclosure agreements are met.
Source checked November 2, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports abolishing property taxes and says spending restraint can help; replacement funding for local services is not established by this statement.
Source checked November 2, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked November 3, 2026.
Franklin County Board of Elections · General election candidate list ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.