• About

Samantha Salamon 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
Samantha Salamon
Samantha Salamon
Background and Bio
Samantha Salamon is great up in Northfield Center and earned a bachelor's degree in social work and Middle Eastern studies from Cleveland State University on a soccer scholarship. She later received a law degree from Cleveland State University College of Law. She practiced real estate and corporate law in Dubai before returning to Ohio in 2017 to open her own criminal defense firm. Samantha volunteered at Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA) as an immigration attorney, and now serves as ASIA’s Chief Counsel. She serves on the Northfield Center Township Zoning Commission, the Nordonia School District Financial Activities Communication Team, the Executive Board of Family Promise - Summit County, the Chair of the Summit County Collaborative Against Human Trafficking, and as the Founder and Chair of the Ohio Victim Services Bar Association.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Economy and Taxes: Salamon’s campaign website states her support for policies that support small businesses and working families, and strengthen the local economy, such as addressing the high cost of living and rising property taxes. Campaign materials call for the government to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars and to increase transparency and accountability for how public dollars are spent.
  • Education: According to Salamon’s campaign, she supports policies that invest in public education, help prepare students for the future, provide a safe learning environment in schools, and support educators and parents. 
  • Healthcare: Campaign materials state Salamon’s support for policies that support victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, including their health and “healing process.” Her campaign has also called for policies that support affordable healthcare.

Endorsements
  • Gun Sense Voter
  • Labor Union Local No. 894
  • The Matriots
  • Ohio Federation of Teachers
  • Teamsters Ohio DRIVE
  • Buckeye Veterans Coalition
  • Service Employees International Union District 1199 (SEIU 1199)
  • Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters (IAFF)
  • Ohio Education Association

Background and Bio
Samantha Salamon is great up in Northfield Center and earned a bachelor's degree in social work and Middle Eastern studies from Cleveland State University on a soccer scholarship. She later received a law degree from Cleveland State University College of Law. She practiced real estate and corporate law in Dubai before returning to Ohio in 2017 to open her own criminal defense firm. Samantha volunteered at Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA) as an immigration attorney, and now serves as ASIA’s Chief Counsel. She serves on the Northfield Center Township Zoning Commission, the Nordonia School District Financial Activities Communication Team, the Executive Board of Family Promise - Summit County, the Chair of the Summit County Collaborative Against Human Trafficking, and as the Founder and Chair of the Ohio Victim Services Bar Association.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Economy and Taxes: Salamon’s campaign website states her support for policies that support small businesses and working families, and strengthen the local economy, such as addressing the high cost of living and rising property taxes. Campaign materials call for the government to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars and to increase transparency and accountability for how public dollars are spent.
  • Education: According to Salamon’s campaign, she supports policies that invest in public education, help prepare students for the future, provide a safe learning environment in schools, and support educators and parents. 
  • Healthcare: Campaign materials state Salamon’s support for policies that support victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, including their health and “healing process.” Her campaign has also called for policies that support affordable healthcare.

Endorsements
  • Gun Sense Voter
  • Labor Union Local No. 894
  • The Matriots
  • Ohio Federation of Teachers
  • Teamsters Ohio DRIVE
  • Buckeye Veterans Coalition
  • Service Employees International Union District 1199 (SEIU 1199)
  • Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters (IAFF)
  • Ohio Education Association

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.