Don Roberts, a Republican attorney and U.S. Air Force veteran, is running for Ohio State Senate District 25 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Democrat Bill DeMora.
District 25 covers parts of Franklin County, including portions of Columbus.
Roberts said on his campaign website that he would bring "steady leadership" to the district, emphasizing strong communities, safe streets, responsible growth and personal freedom.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Ohio State Senate, District 25
- Education: Bachelor's degree in political science, University of Cincinnati, 1997; J.D., The Ohio State University, 2000
- Residence: Franklin County
Experience and public service
Roberts served in the U.S. Air Force, according to BallotReady profile data. He also worked as a police officer, according to his campaign website.
Roberts served as a supervising attorney at The Legal Aid Society of Columbus from 2003 to 2008, according to BallotReady profile data. He said he led a team of attorneys and staff while handling complex litigation in family law, housing law, expungements and driver's license reinstatement cases.
He worked as an associate attorney at Suzanne K. Sabol & Associates from 2009 to 2012, according to BallotReady. Roberts has operated Don Roberts Law Office as a solo practitioner since 2013, according to BallotReady. He said the firm has represented clients across Ohio in civil, criminal and administrative matters including divorce, custody, juvenile law, expungements, contracts and labor law.
On the issues
Economy: Roberts said on his campaign priorities page that Ohio families face rising costs for groceries and housing. He said he is focused on supporting small businesses, promoting job growth and putting more money back in the pockets of working families.
Criminal justice and expungement: Roberts said he supports expanding expungement eligibility so more Ohioans can access jobs, housing and education. He said the change would reduce recidivism and build safer communities.
Custody and family law: Roberts said he supports "fair and balanced custody policies" that prioritize children's best interests while treating both parents equally under the law. He said shared parental responsibility improves outcomes for children.
Government reform: Roberts said District 25 needs safe neighborhoods, a fair and transparent justice system, housing families can afford and economic opportunity that rewards hard work. He said state government should remain accountable to the people it serves.
Endorsements
The following organizations have endorsed Roberts, according to BallotReady profile data:
- Ohio Republican Party
- Franklin County Republican Party
Candidate information was gathered from BallotReady profile data and Roberts' campaign website responses. Policy positions reflect the candidate's own statements.
