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Timothy Grady

Independent

Private citizen

Certified write-in candidate. Timothy Grady and running mate Andrea Neutzling 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. He describes himself as a lifelong independent who studied economics and public administration and chaired the Ohio Forward Party from November 2023 to January 20253.

Where they stand 8 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Term limitsNo term limits; voters should decide at each electionmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His platform calls for removing state legislative term limits to reduce the power of party machines. (2026) source
  • RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His platform calls for a truly independent redistricting commission insulated from partisan control, and multi-member congressional districts elected by proportional representation. (2026) source
    • In a Ballotpedia survey he listed independent redistricting as needed for real political competition. (2025) source
  • Ranked-choice votingYes, use it for state and federal races toomedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His platform calls for adopting approval or ranked-choice voting for state elections and letting charter cities adopt other voting methods. (2026) source
  • Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His platform proposes Democracy Dollars, a $100 voucher every two years for each voter to give to Ohio candidates, plus a $2,500 donation cap and a limit on candidate self-funding. (2026) source
  • Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His platform calls for legalizing dense, mixed-use development statewide, standardizing building codes and bringing local zoning into alignment with them. (2026) source
  • Election rulesEasier access: automatic registration and mail voting for anyonemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His platform calls for same-day voter registration on election day. (2026) source
  • Energy and climateAll of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pickmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His platform supports solar manufacturing, distributed solar and wind, battery storage, advanced nuclear research, safer fracking methods and clean uses of fossil fuels, along with a statewide smart grid. (2026) source
  • Nuclear powerBack new reactors with public funds, tax credits, and streamlined approvalsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His platform supports continued operation of existing nuclear plants, funding advanced reactor research, and a streamlined state licensing process for small modular reactors. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, School choice, Curriculum and books, Policing and crime, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Electoral College, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Listed with running mate Andrea Neutzling as declared write-in candidates for governor and lieutenant governor on Hamilton and Butler County Board of Elections notices for Nov. 3, 202612.
  • Chaired the Ohio Forward Party from November 2023 to January 20253.

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
  1. 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
  2. Write-In Candidate(s), November 3, 2026 General ElectionButler County Board of Elections
  3. Tim GradyBallotpedia
  4. PolicyTim Grady for Ohio