Tom Pruss, a Libertarian from Toledo, is running for Ohio secretary of state in the Nov. 3 general election. He faces Democratic candidate Allison Russo and Republican candidate Robert Sprague.

Pruss, who owns Northcoast PMM LLC/Blink Print & Mail, said on his campaign website that he wants to bring transparency and reduced regulation to the office. The election information site BallotReady lists him as certified for the ballot.

Candidate information

  • Party: Libertarian
  • Office sought: Ohio secretary of state
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Hometown: Toledo, Ohio (born and raised, according to his campaign website)
  • Current business: Owner, Northcoast PMM LLC/Blink Print & Mail (since 2017, according to BallotReady)
  • Professional background: Career in the printing industry beginning in 1985, according to his campaign website

Experience and public service

Pruss has run for public office before.

He was a candidate for Lucas County Clerk of Courts and for the Toledo School Board, according to his campaign website. On the civic side, Pruss said he has served as president of the Polish American Community of Toledo and as vice president of the Northwest Ohio Polish Cultural Center.

On the issues

Pruss outlines several policy priorities on his campaign website, covering election oversight, business regulation and ballot access. All positions below are the candidate's own stated views.

Government transparency: Pruss said Ohioans deserve full transparency from election officials. He said he would make election data easily accessible, improve public reporting systems and increase accountability in campaign finance reporting.

Small business and economic policy: Pruss said he understands the burden of excessive regulation and the frustration of bureaucratic delays as a Northwest Ohio small business owner and would streamline business filings, improve online systems and make Ohio more business-friendly.

Election administration: Pruss said he opposes last-minute rule changes that confuse voters. He said he would promote clear, consistent election procedures statewide.

Government reform and ballot access: Pruss said he supports fair ballot access, equal treatment for all candidates and free and open markets. He said he would enforce ballot laws equally, oppose unnecessary signature hurdles and defend voter choice. He also said he supports maintaining accurate voter rolls with transparency and securing voting systems.

The Nov. 3 general election will determine Ohio's next secretary of state.