James Trutko

James Trutko

Republican Party

Candidate, Cuyahoga County Council District 1

Elections and appointments

Next election

May 5, 2026

James Trutko (Republican Party) is running for election to the Cuyahoga County Council to represent District 1 in Ohio. Trutko declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.^[source]

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Cuyahoga County, Ohio (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 1

Incumbent Patrick Kelly (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 1 on May 5, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 1

James Trutko (R) is running in the Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 1 on May 5, 2026.

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2026

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