Heather Hill
IndependentPrivate citizen
Certified write-in candidate. Heather Hill and running mate Patrick Manley filed a valid declaration of intent to be write-in candidates for governor and lieutenant governor of Ohio for Nov. 3, 2026; their names will not be printed on the ballot12. She describes herself as an Appalachian Ohio entrepreneur who started Ohio Hunting Lodge in 2015 and a former school board president3.
Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Energy and climateMaximize oil and gas; climate rules hurt the economymedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In a 2025 Ballotpedia candidate survey she said Ohio should use its reliable, traditional fuels and minerals to create jobs and lower energy costs, and should not let Washington bureaucrats or out-of-state activists hold the state back. (2025) source
Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tomedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In a 2025 Ballotpedia candidate survey she said no one cares more about a child's future than parents, pledged to protect parents' rights over their children's education, and to get radical ideologies out of schools. (2025) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- In a 2025 Ballotpedia candidate survey she said she is proudly pro-life and pro-family and believes in protecting life while supporting women's health and rights. (2025) source
GunsNo single answer fitsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In a 2025 Ballotpedia candidate survey she said her family owns arms of every kind and she would defend the right to bear arms. (2025) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Immigration, School choice, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, 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.
Record
- Listed with running mate Patrick Manley as declared write-in candidates for governor and lieutenant governor on Hamilton and Butler County Board of Elections notices for Nov. 3, 202612.
- Was disqualified from the May 5, 2026 Republican primary for governor after her running mate withdrew; her name still appeared on that primary ballot3.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (3)
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
- Write-In Candidate(s), November 3, 2026 General ElectionButler County Board of Elections
- Heather Hill (Ohio)Ballotpedia