Candidate for Secretary of State
Tom Pruss
Tom Pruss, the Libertarian nominee, is a Toledo-area printing business owner and was his party's 2024 nominee for Ohio's 9th Congressional District. His campaign focuses on ballot access for minor parties, ranked-choice voting, voter ID paired with free state identification, and transparency in election administration.
- Current or most recent role
- Owner, NorthCoast Print Mail Marketing
- Hometown
- Toledo
- Campaign website
- votepruss.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says every eligible Ohioan should be able to vote without unnecessary barriers.[1]
- Says Ohio can have elections that are both secure and fair, without suppressing voters.[1],[2]
- Says Ohio's election system is designed to protect Republicans and Democrats, and calls for ballot access and ranked-choice voting so voters have more choices.[1]
- Cites his experience as a small business owner in calling for faster, simpler business filings.[1]
Background
- Owner, NorthCoast Print Mail Marketing · 2017–present[1]
- Printing industry career, Various employers · 1985–present[1]
- Vice President, Northwest Ohio Polish Cultural Center[1]
- Former President, Polish American Community of Toledo[1]
- Libertarian nominee, U.S. House (District 9), U.S. House of Representatives · 2024[1],[2]
Education
Where they stand
- Elections & DemocracySays he will enforce ballot laws equally, oppose unnecessary signature requirements and lower barriers for minor-party candidates.[1],[2]
- Elections & DemocracySupports ranked-choice voting.[1],[2]
- Elections & DemocracySupports voter ID as long as free state identification is available, along with transparent counting and auditable voting systems.[1],[2]
- Elections & DemocracySupports transparent maintenance of accurate voter rolls and opposes last-minute election rule changes.[1],[2]
- Elections & DemocracySays election data should be easily accessible and campaign finance reporting more accountable.[1]
- Economy & JobsSays he would streamline business filings, improve online systems and reduce red tape.[1]
Voting record
Tom Pruss has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
In their words
Sources
- Tom Pruss, Ballotpedia
- Who's running for Ohio secretary of state? What to know about the 2026 candidates, NBC4 (WCMH), via Yahoo News, September 30, 2026
Last reviewed October 9, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for Secretary of State
- Allison Russo (Democratic)
- Robert Sprague (Republican)