Ohio State Representative, District 78
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Full office description
- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 99 members of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is a limit of 4 successive terms.
How this impacts you
Public Health — Ohio Representatives can propose and support bills related to health. Topics of these bills could include universal healthcare coverage, requirements to wear a mask, abortion, or healthcare for transgender individuals.
Taxes — Ohio Representatives can propose and support bills related to Ohio taxes and budget. Topics of these bills could include raising or lowering taxes, or changing state spending.
Election results
WINNER
Matt Huffman
100%
40,790 votes
Candidates (1)
Matt Huffman
(R)
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