CandidateLibertarian

Tom Pruss

Secretary of State

2026 Ohio Secretary of State — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

Current race
2026 Ohio Secretary of State — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
Secretary of State · Libertarian · Candidate
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Official name: Tom Pruss

Office: Secretary of State

Party or ballot designation: Libertarian

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Official name: Tom Pruss

Office: Secretary of State

Party or ballot designation: Libertarian

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Support Ohio Small Businesses

Source-published biography

Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Tom Pruss has dedicated his life to both hiscommunity and his profession. With a career in the printing industry that began in1985, Tom has built a reputation for excellence and expertise. Since 2017, he hasowned and operated NorthCoast Print Mail Marketing, where his leadershipcontinues to drive innovation and growth.

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Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Tom Pruss has dedicated his life to both hiscommunity and his profession. With a career in the printing industry that began in1985, Tom has built a reputation for excellence and expertise. Since 2017, he hasowned and operated NorthCoast Print Mail Marketing, where his leadershipcontinues to drive innovation and growth.

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At home, Tom is a devoted family man. He and his wife, Alicia, are proud parents ofthree children: Jillian, a Purdue University graduate; Joe, currently a junior at ButlerUniversity; and Jamison, a sophomore at Northview High School in Sylvania. Whetherat work, in the community, or with his family, Tom leads with passion, integrity, and acommitment to making a difference.

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At home, Tom is a devoted family man. He and his wife, Alicia, are proud parents ofthree children: Jillian, a Purdue University graduate; Joe, currently a junior at ButlerUniversity; and Jamison, a sophomore at Northview High School in Sylvania. Whetherat work, in the community, or with his family, Tom leads with passion, integrity, and acommitment to making a difference.

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Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Tom Pruss has dedicated his life to both his

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Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Tom Pruss has dedicated his life to both his

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community and his profession. With a career in the printing industry that began in

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community and his profession. With a career in the printing industry that began in

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three children: Jillian, a Purdue University graduate; Joe, currently a junior at Butler

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three children: Jillian, a Purdue University graduate; Joe, currently a junior at Butler

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Protect Ballot Access for All

Candidate position

The Secretary of State should not be areferee who tilts the field.

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The Secretary of State should not be areferee who tilts the field.

Election security

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Ensure secure voting systems

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Ensure secure voting systems

Government Transparency

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Make election data easily accessible

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Make election data easily accessible

Candidate statement

Candidate position

For too long, the Secretary of State’s office has been used as a gatekeeper for the two majorparties. It’s time to restore neutrality, integrity, and equal access to the ballot.

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For too long, the Secretary of State’s office has been used as a gatekeeper for the two majorparties. It’s time to restore neutrality, integrity, and equal access to the ballot.

Support Ohio Small Businesses

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Streamline business filings

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Streamline business filings

Ballot access

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Oppose unnecessary signature hurdles

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Oppose unnecessary signature hurdles

Secure Elections Without Voter Suppression

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Oppose last-minute rule changes that confuse voters

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Oppose last-minute rule changes that confuse voters

Campaign finance transparency

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Increase accountability in campaign financereporting

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Increase accountability in campaign financereporting

Small business and regulation

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Reduce unnecessary red tape

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Reduce unnecessary red tape

Small business and regulation

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✔️ Supports free enterprise

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✔️ Supports free enterprise

Voting rights and voter choice

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Defend voter choice — not suppress it

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Defend voter choice — not suppress it

Support Ohio Small Businesses

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Make Ohio more business-friendly

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Make Ohio more business-friendly

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THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHOULD NOT BE A

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THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHOULD NOT BE A

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Community of Toledo (PACT), demonstrating his longstanding commitment to

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Community of Toledo (PACT), demonstrating his longstanding commitment to

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commitment to making a difference.

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commitment to making a difference.

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Sources

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    2026 Ohio election placement — Tom Pruss

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