Bill DeMora
Candidate for State Senator, 25th District, Full term commencing 1/1/2027
Background
- Occupation
- State senator
- Lives in
- Columbus
State senator for District 25, first elected in November 2022.
Documented positions
Public safety
Introduced a bill requiring bars to offer drink-spiking test kits.In office
Senate Bill 348, with Sen. Louis Blessing.
ReportDeMora, Blessing Introduce Legislation to Prevent Drink SpikingGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Feb 3, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“require bars and restaurants to provide date rape drug testing devices for their customers' use”
Supports passing gun safety bills proposed by Senate Democrats.In office
ReportDeMora Speaks Out Against Tragic Shooting Death, Calls for Action from State LegislatureGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Oct 28, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
“We must pass meaningful, commonsense legislation to stop these tragedies”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposed House Bill 173's rules for utility submetering companies.In office
Asked the Governor to veto the bill, saying it lacks consumer protections for submetered customers.
ReportDeMora Calls on the Governor to Veto H.B. 173 and Increase Consumer ProtectionsGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Jun 15, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“House Bill 173 simply does not have enough consumer protections in it to be the endpoint on submetering”
Government & transparency
Opposes requiring ID copies to request a mail ballot.In office
Criticized House Bill 472 as amended in June 2026.
ReportDeMora Condemns Legislation to Require Voter ID for Mail-in VotingGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Jun 10, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“require mail-in voters to send a photocopy of their ID in the mail or upload it to a portal when requesting their ballot”
Courts & justice
Co-sponsored a bill ending marriage of minors in Ohio.In office
Senate Bill 341, with Sen. Louis Blessing.
ReportDeMora Provides Sponsor Testimony on Child Marriage BanGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Mar 5, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“their bipartisan legislation to repeal an Ohio law that allows minors to get married”
All sources (8)
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026)
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- Franklin County Board of Elections: 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026)
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- Senator William P. DeMora: Biography
Government record · Ohio Senate · ohiosenate.gov
- DeMora Calls on the Governor to Veto H.B. 173 and Increase Consumer Protections
Government record · Ohio Senate · Jun 15, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
- DeMora Condemns Legislation to Require Voter ID for Mail-in Voting
Government record · Ohio Senate · Jun 10, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
- DeMora, Blessing Introduce Legislation to Prevent Drink Spiking
Government record · Ohio Senate · Feb 3, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
- DeMora Provides Sponsor Testimony on Child Marriage Ban
Government record · Ohio Senate · Mar 5, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
- DeMora Speaks Out Against Tragic Shooting Death, Calls for Action from State Legislature
Government record · Ohio Senate · Oct 28, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
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