Michael Gallagher (Ohio)
Michael Gallagher (Republican Party) is a member of the Cuyahoga County Council in Ohio, representing District 5. Gallagher assumed office in 2011. Gallagher's current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Gallagher (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Cuyahoga County Council to represent District 5 in Ohio. Gallagher is on the ballot in the Republican primary 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.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 5
Courtney Scheff (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 5 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 5
Incumbent Michael Gallagher (R) is running in the Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 5 on May 5, 2026.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Cuyahoga County, Ohio (2022)
General election
General election for Cuyahoga County Council District 5
Incumbent Michael Gallagher won election in the general election for Cuyahoga County Council District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Gallagher (R) | 100.0 | 28,762 | |
| Total votes: 28,762 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 5
Incumbent Michael Gallagher advanced from the Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 5 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Gallagher | 100.0 | 6,990 | |
| Total votes: 6,990 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Cuyahoga County Council District 5
Incumbent Michael Gallagher won election in the general election for Cuyahoga County Council District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Gallagher (R) | 100.0 | 31,604 | |
| Total votes: 31,604 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 5
Incumbent Michael Gallagher advanced from the Republican primary for Cuyahoga County Council District 5 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Gallagher | 100.0 | 5,607 | |
| Total votes: 5,607 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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