The 2026 statewide races are officially underway in Ohio, and I sat down with both Democratic candidates for Secretary of State. Today you’re hearing the first of those two conversations.

Dr. Bryan Hambley is a leukemia physician at the University of Cincinnati and a political newcomer. He grew up on a small family farm, got pulled into electoral politics through the 2024 anti-gerrymandering campaign, and entered the Secretary of State’s race about eight months before his primary opponent. He’s been running a grassroots campaign — no corporate PAC money, over 320 house parties across the state, and nearly a million dollars raised. We talk about gerrymandering, voting rights, what he’d do with the non-elections side of the office, and why he thinks a political outsider is what this moment calls for.

If you haven’t already, I’d encourage you to check out the overview episode where I lay out both candidates and the key dynamics of this primary. And stay tuned for the full conversation with Representative Russo, which is coming tomorrow.

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Full transcript on page 2.

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