• About

J. Noah Spinner is on the Ohio Voter Guide

Welcome to the Ohio Voter Guide! The Ohio Voter Guide compiles unbiased, nonpartisan information about candidates that helps you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot. Please share this guide with your friends and family!

Democrat
J. Noah Spinner
J. Noah Spinner
Background and Bio
J. Noah Spinner grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He earned his Master of Applied Politics and B.A. in political science with a minor in American politics from the University of Akron before earning his law degree with honors from the University of Akron, where he served as editor of the Akron Law Review and studied international law in Ireland. Spinner is currently an associate at the Vorys law firm in Akron as a member of the litigation group. He also serves as an appointed trustee of the Cuyahoga Falls Public Library. His wife, Shelby, died in 2025 after a battle with colorectal cancer, shortly after their wedding. He lives in Cuyahoga Falls with his three cats - Bean, Daisy, and Nacho - and is an Eagle Scout.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Economy and Taxes: Spinner’s campaign calls for legislative action to address affordability for working families, stating his support for investing in childcare, lowering the cost of essential goods, and “creating policies that ease everyday financial pressures.” His campaign website also supports legislative efforts to “protect workers,” including protecting the right to organize, supporting collective bargaining, and instituting a living wage. 
  • Education: According to his campaign, Spinner supports increasing state funding for public education and providing universal school meals for students. His campaign messaging on public education highlights that many school districts lack adequate funding and resources. 
  • Healthcare: Spinner’s campaign materials highlight his support for making healthcare more transparent, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting families from high medical bills. His campaign website calls for policy change that addresses the economic impact of healthcare and medical needs.

Endorsements
  • Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters
  • Buckeye Veterans Coalition
  • Ohio AFL-CIO
  • Ohio Education Association
  • Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
  • Tri County Building and Construction Trades Council
  • AFSCME, Local 11
  • Ohio Civil Service Employees Association, AFSCME
  • Ohio Association of Public School Employees, AFSCME
  • Service Employees International Union

Background and Bio
J. Noah Spinner grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He earned his Master of Applied Politics and B.A. in political science with a minor in American politics from the University of Akron before earning his law degree with honors from the University of Akron, where he served as editor of the Akron Law Review and studied international law in Ireland. Spinner is currently an associate at the Vorys law firm in Akron as a member of the litigation group. He also serves as an appointed trustee of the Cuyahoga Falls Public Library. His wife, Shelby, died in 2025 after a battle with colorectal cancer, shortly after their wedding. He lives in Cuyahoga Falls with his three cats - Bean, Daisy, and Nacho - and is an Eagle Scout.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Economy and Taxes: Spinner’s campaign calls for legislative action to address affordability for working families, stating his support for investing in childcare, lowering the cost of essential goods, and “creating policies that ease everyday financial pressures.” His campaign website also supports legislative efforts to “protect workers,” including protecting the right to organize, supporting collective bargaining, and instituting a living wage. 
  • Education: According to his campaign, Spinner supports increasing state funding for public education and providing universal school meals for students. His campaign messaging on public education highlights that many school districts lack adequate funding and resources. 
  • Healthcare: Spinner’s campaign materials highlight his support for making healthcare more transparent, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting families from high medical bills. His campaign website calls for policy change that addresses the economic impact of healthcare and medical needs.

Endorsements
  • Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters
  • Buckeye Veterans Coalition
  • Ohio AFL-CIO
  • Ohio Education Association
  • Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
  • Tri County Building and Construction Trades Council
  • AFSCME, Local 11
  • Ohio Civil Service Employees Association, AFSCME
  • Ohio Association of Public School Employees, AFSCME
  • Service Employees International Union

Last Updated:2026-09-24
Innovation Ohio Education Fund

Paid for by Innovation Ohio Education Fund.

The nonpartisan summaries of candidates’ backgrounds and issue summaries within this voter guide were compiled from publicly available campaign materials and statements, candidate websites and social media accounts, and news coverage of the candidates and election.

Information presented within this resource is for educational and informational purposes and does not reflect the views or positions of Innovation Ohio Education Fund. Inclusion in this guide does not reflect an endorsement of, or opposition to, any candidate or political party.