Don Kissick
LibertarianPrivate citizen
Don Kissick is the Libertarian nominee for governor of Ohio, running on a joint ticket with James L. Mills for lieutenant governor12. He served six years in the U.S. Navy, including deployments during Desert Shield and Desert Storm3. He was the Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate in Ohio in 2024 and ran for the U.S. House in Ohio's 5th District in 20183.
Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
ImmigrationA path to citizenship for most, and more legal immigrationmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site says immigrants should have a straightforward and clear lawful path to citizenship, immigration enforcement should be civil not militarized, and violations can be handled like any other criminal infraction; it opposes unaccountable federal enforcement agencies that detain people without cause. (2026) source
Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental rulesmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site calls for simplifying licensing and regulation for small businesses, gig workers, tradespeople and in-home childcare providers. (2026) source
MarijuanaNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site says government bureaucracy should get out of the marijuana industry, which he says is regulated to favor a few companies. (2026) source
Campaign financeNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site calls for ending corporate contributions to politicians from regulated monopolies and dark money, and for a five-year ban on legislators becoming lobbyists. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (4)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Form 120, updated 9-15-26)Hamilton County Board of Elections
- Candidate list, General Election November 3, 2026 (dated 09/10/26)Ross County Board of Elections
- Don Kissick (campaign website text quoted as of April 15, 2026)Ballotpedia
- On the IssuesKissick/Mills for Ohio