Bob Peterson
Candidate for State Representative, 91st District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; farmer
- Lives in
- Sabina
- Campaign website
- petersonforohio.com
Republican state representative for the 91st District, in his second term. A Fayette County grain and livestock farmer and former Ohio Farm Bureau president, he previously served in the Ohio Senate, including as President Pro Tempore.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports a proposed 90-day state gas tax suspension.In office
ReportState Representatives Bob Peterson and Roy Klopfenstein Applaud Proposal to Suspend Gas TaxGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 24, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“today expressed strong support for a proposed 90-day suspension of Ohio’s state gas tax”
Environment & parks
Sponsored state permitting of carbon-storage wells (HB 170).In office
With Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel; moves Class VI well permitting from the U.S. EPA to Ohio.
ReportReps. Blasdel, Peterson's Carbon Capture Regulation Bill Heads to the Governor's DeskGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“House Bill 170 creates a more efficient path forward that strengthens Ohio’s energy future”
Health & human services
Supports prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for opioid addiction.
ReportIssues — Bob Peterson for OhioCampaign website · Bob Peterson campaign · petersonforohio.com
“prevention, education, addiction treatment and long-term rehabilitation services are all necessary”
Voted for the Medicaid fraud prevention package (SB 315).In office
ReportRep. Peterson Votes in Support of Medicaid Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention ActGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 18, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“last week voted in support of a comprehensive legislative package aimed at fighting fraud, waste and abuse within Ohio’s Medicaid program”
Government & transparency
Sponsored putting local government spending on Ohio Checkbook (HB 413).In office
Joint sponsor with Rep. Tom Young; passed the House in May 2026.
ReportOhio House Passes Reps. Young, Peterson Bill to Expand Government Transparency Through Ohio CheckbookGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · May 20, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“House Bill 413 would require political subdivisions across Ohio to submit both expenditure and revenue information”
All sources (14)
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Ross County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidates, General Election - November 3, 2026 (9/10/2026)
Election filing · Ross County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Highland County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Highland County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Pike County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Pike County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Fayette County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Fayette County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidate Filing Information, 11/3/2026 General Election (State House) — Highland County Board of Elections
Election filing · Highland County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election — Highland County Board of Elections
Election filing · Highland County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Member Directory — Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Bob Peterson Biography — Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Issues — Bob Peterson for Ohio
Campaign website · Bob Peterson campaign · petersonforohio.com
- Reps. Blasdel, Peterson's Carbon Capture Regulation Bill Heads to the Governor's Desk
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- Ohio House Passes Reps. Young, Peterson Bill to Expand Government Transparency Through Ohio Checkbook
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · May 20, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- State Representatives Bob Peterson and Roy Klopfenstein Applaud Proposal to Suspend Gas Tax
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 24, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- Rep. Peterson Votes in Support of Medicaid Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 18, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
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