Biography
Arienne Childrey is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 84 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Republican Angela King.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, Childrey said she served on the St. Marys City Council for the 4th Ward and described herself as a community advocate focused on affordable living, public safety and equality.[3]
Arienne Childrey was born in Richlands, Virginia, and her career experience includes working in retail.[2] She has been affiliated with Northwest Ohio Trans Advocacy, an organization she said in her Ballotpedia survey she formed.[2][3] In the survey, Childrey said she became the first openly transgender person elected to any city council in Ohio.[3]
Childrey ran for the same Ohio House seat in 2024, when Angela King defeated her in the general election.[2] In her 2026 survey she said she is the wife of a union laborer and is committed to good-paying jobs, affordable housing and healthcare, and rural economic opportunity.[3] She also said she supports raising teacher salaries, repealing the EdChoice voucher program and passing the Ohio Fairness Act.[3]
- 1.Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Arienne Childrey - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Arienne Childrey - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Ohio House District 84
Arienne Childrey is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Ohio House District 84 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
