The Akron Area League of Women Voters, in partnership with Signal Akron, has released a voter guide for the November 3, 2026 midterm election. The guide focuses on the statewide executive races, Ohio House and Ohio Senate contests that appear on the ballot for Akron and Summit County voters. All candidate responses are reproduced exactly as submitted, without editorial changes.
U.S. Senate – Independent Candidate Greg Levy
Greg Levy (independent) runs on a platform that calls for sweeping democratic reforms. He argues that the political system should serve working people, not corporations or billionaires. Key proposals include outlawing corporate lobbying and political donations, making Election Day a federal holiday, and banning gerrymandering that dilutes voting power. Levy also calls for tying Congressional salaries to average worker wages.
On economic policy, Levy proposes an immediate nationwide price freeze on essential goods, raising the federal minimum wage to $30 an hour, and canceling student, medical and utility debt. He would ban evictions and foreclosures, prohibit rent increases, and fund universal childcare by cutting the Pentagon budget by 90% and taxing windfall corporate profits.
Levy’s foreign‑policy stance emphasizes peace, sovereignty and international cooperation. He would dismantle the U.S. overseas base network, end military alliances that enforce domination, and cease military aid to Israel. He also supports lifting sanctions on Cuba and Iran and expanding cooperation on climate change, pandemics and poverty.
On immigration, Levy calls for abolishing ICE, ending raids and mass deportations, and providing a clear path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already living and working in Ohio. He wants full labor protections for immigrant workers and an end to policies that pit workers against one another.
U.S. Senate – Libertarian Candidate Bill Redpath
Bill Redpath (Libertarian) emphasizes a radical reduction of federal government size and spending. He argues that high signature requirements for non‑major‑party candidates cripple political competition in Ohio and the nation. Redpath supports ranked‑choice voting for single‑winner elections and proposes moving to multimember districts elected by ranked‑choice voting to broaden representation.
Redpath advocates for eliminating the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate, targeting a steady 2% inflation rate, and reducing federal debt to avoid a potential crisis. He calls for repealing all tariffs, including those imposed by President Trump, and endorses a unilateral free‑trade policy that he says will benefit consumers and promote peace.
He praises President Trump’s recent 60‑day suspension of the Jones Act, labeling the maritime protectionist law as outdated and in need of full repeal. Redpath also wants to end product price‑support programs such as the sugar subsidy, terminate corporate welfare and farm subsidies, and cut federal spending dramatically.
How to Use This Guide
Voters can review each candidate’s full response on the League’s website. The guide also lists tax issues, zoning and charter amendments that will appear on the ballot, as well as links to information about Summit County judges, council races, and Akron city charter proposals on housing protections and police oversight.
For a broader view of the U.S. Senate race and other statewide offices, readers are directed to Signal Statewide’s election page, which includes details on Issue 3 – a voter‑identification measure.
Key Takeaways for Summit County Voters
- Greg Levy pushes for extensive democratic reforms, a massive Pentagon cut and universal childcare funded by corporate taxes.
- Bill Redpath focuses on shrinking government, eliminating all tariffs, and overhauling the electoral system to allow more third‑party participation.
- Both candidates criticize the influence of big money in politics, though they differ sharply on the role of government in the economy and foreign affairs.
- Local ballot measures on tax policy, zoning and charter amendments will also shape daily life in Akron and the surrounding county.
Voters are encouraged to read the full statements, compare the platforms, and cast an informed vote on November 3.
Original reporting: Signal Akron — read the source article.
