Stephen
Faris
Stephen Faris is an Independent write-in candidate for the 2026 Ohio U.S. Senate special election and Fairborn, Ohio-based electrical engineer.
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Background
Stephen Faris is a write-in candidate for the U.S. Senate special election in Ohio on November 3, 2026, seeking the unexpired Senate term ending January 3, 2029. Because he is a write-in candidate, his name will not appear on the printed ballot; he is listed as such by the Hamilton County and Franklin County Boards of Elections. 671314
Faris is based in Fairborn, Ohio, according to his LinkedIn profile and X account. His LinkedIn profile describes experience in technical leadership and management, including a role as an Advanced RF Technology Laboratory Manager, and a U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology background in electrical engineering and military low-observables and stealth technology (2010–2012), as well as an MBA from Oklahoma City University (2008–2010). He is also described in a candidate profile as an electrical engineer, manager, and U.S. military officer in reserve status. 19
Faris has run for Ohio's U.S. Senate seat as a write-in candidate in 2018, 2022, and 2024, in addition to his 2026 campaign. No prior elected office is identified in the available sources. The FEC lists his candidacy type as "Challenger" and his party affiliation as Independent, though a Hamilton County election listing labels him "Libertarian." 41315
His official campaign website, WriteInFaris.com, is paid for by Faris Write In For Senate and asks voters to write in "Stephen Faris" for U.S. Senate. His LinkedIn profile lists his current status as "In Transition." 29
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. Senate (special), Ohio
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- writeinfaris.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingFEC records show Faris (ID S8OH00144) with $2,082.47 in receipts and $155.94 cash on hand
An election-race page lists Faris under FEC ID S8OH00144 with $2,082.47 in total receipts, $2,058.19 spent, and $155.94 cash on hand. The reporting period for these figures is not specified.
2026 Ohio U.S. Senate Special Election: Polls, Candidates, Money & Dates | Election.org · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7debateCleveland.com debate coverage does not mention Faris agreeing to debate
A Cleveland.com report dated October 7 noted no U.S. Senate candidates had agreed to debate at that point. Faris was not individually mentioned in the debate coverage.
A salute to the two Ohio candidates brave enough to debate! Today in Ohio · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5pollCo/efficient poll (Oct 5–6) does not list Faris among tracked Senate candidates
A co/efficient survey of 925 likely Ohio voters conducted October 5–6 tracked Husted (44%), Brown (43%), Levy (3%), and Redpath (1%). Faris was not listed in the poll results.
2026 Ohio U.S. Senate Special Election: Polls, Candidates, Money & Dates | Election.org · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsAkron voter guide lists Faris as an independent write-in Senate candidate
A Signal Akron voter guide updated September 28 identifies Faris as an independent write-in candidate for the 2026 Ohio U.S. Senate race. The guide notes he did not respond before publication.
2026 midterm candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsFaris characterized as single-issue write-in candidate campaigning to abolish abortion
A campaign-analysis page (updated later to October 11) describes Faris as a single-issue write-in candidate 'campaigning to abolish abortion.' This is the source's characterization, not a verified direct statement from Faris.
How Jon Husted Can Win Ohio U.S. Senate in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsStephen Faris listed as a write-in Senate candidate in Reuters Ohio election item
A Reuters item dated September 24, 2026 lists Faris among the write-in candidates in the 2026 Ohio U.S. Senate special election.
Fairfield County voters face key ballot decisions this election season · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. Senate OH · W | Lost | 194 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | U.S. Senate OH · W | Lost | 1,017 | 0.0% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2,082
- Spent
- $2,058
- Cash on hand
- $156
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S8OH00144(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] A salute to the two Ohio candidates brave enough to debate! Today in Ohio(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] Home | WriteInFaris.com (Paid by Faris Write In For Senate)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [3] 2026 midterm candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [4] 2026 Ohio U.S. Senate Special Election: Polls, Candidates, Money & Dates | Election.org(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [5] How Jon Husted Can Win Ohio U.S. Senate in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [6] Fairfield County voters face key ballot decisions this election season(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026