FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE OF OHIO
ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS IN STATEWIDE RACES

COLUMBUS, OH —The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (FOP) today announced its endorsements in statewide races in the 2026 Ohio general election, including the special election for United States Senate, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Auditor of State, Secretary of State, Treasurer of State and two seats on the Supreme Court of Ohio.

FOP members received recommendations from the screening committee, which interviews candidates, and then voted on the endorsements during its annual conference.

The endorsements are:

United States Senate: Jon Husted

Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Vivek Ramaswamy & Rob McColley

Attorney General: Keith Faber

Auditor of State: Frank LaRose

Secretary of State: Robert Sprague

Treasurer of State: Jay Edwards

Supreme Court of Ohio: Dan Hawkins

Supreme Court of Ohio: Colleen O’Donnell

FOP President Jay McDonald said the endorsement process allows each candidate to discuss their qualifications and positions on issues important to Ohio law enforcement.

“Our members take these decisions seriously because the officials elected statewide have a direct impact on public safety, the justice system, and the working conditions of law enforcement officers,” McDonald said. “We’re not asking for anything revolutionary – we want candidates with a proven commitment to supporting law enforcement and standing with us on issues that help our members keep their communities safe.”

McDonald pointed out that issues important to members include pension rights, PTSD coverage, ensuring police officers have the equipment and training they need, and candidates standing on the front lines fighting back in the war on police.

“We put the politicians who should be ashamed of themselves in our Protect Ohio Police Hall of Shame,” McDonald said. “We expect our endorsed candidates to be our partners keeping Ohio safe.”

Candidates were interviewed about their experience and views on issues affecting law enforcement and public safety. Supreme Court candidates were not asked to make promises about matters that could come before the court. Still, the discussions provided insight into their judicial philosophy and approach to the law. Candidates for the other statewide offices were asked about policies and legislation affecting Ohio’s law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.

McDonald continued, “We are proud to announce our support for these candidates and look forward to sharing these endorsements with our 23,000 members and voters throughout Ohio.”

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The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio is Ohio’s largest law enforcement union. They represent over 23,000 sworn officers and advocate for law enforcement on a variety of issues.