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State Senator, 1st District · Full term commencing 1/1/2027
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Craig S. Riedel

Candidate for State Senator, 1st District, Full term commencing 1/1/2027

Republican

Background

Occupation
Civil engineer
Campaign website
craigriedelforohio.com

A civil engineer who worked 27 years in the steel industry and a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.

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Photo: Campaign photo — craigriedelforohio.com

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports ending Ohio's state income tax.

    On the Issues - Craig Riedel for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Craig Riedel · craigriedelforohio.com

    “Craig supports ending Ohio's burdensome income tax so that businesses and families can thrive in Ohio.”
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  • Supports property tax relief targeted to seniors on fixed incomes.

    On the Issues - Craig Riedel for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Craig Riedel · craigriedelforohio.com

    “Immediate property tax relief should be targeted to senior citizens on a fixed income”
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Public safety

  • Supports more funding for police training and equipment.

    On the Issues - Craig Riedel for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Craig Riedel · craigriedelforohio.com

    “Craig believes that we should invest in law enforcement and provide them with the resources they need”
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Education

  • Supports school choice for parents.

    On the Issues - Craig Riedel for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Craig Riedel · craigriedelforohio.com

    “Promoting school choice will empower parents to make the best decisions for their children's education”
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  • Supports Senate Bill 1 ending DEI at public universities.

    On the Issues - Craig Riedel for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Craig Riedel · craigriedelforohio.com

    “Craig supports Senate Bill 1, which eliminates DEI from Ohio's public colleges and universities.”
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  • Supports barring transgender girls from girls' school sports.

    Backs the Save Women's Sports Act.

    On the Issues - Craig Riedel for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Craig Riedel · craigriedelforohio.com

    “Craig believes strongly in the Save Women's Sports Act, which protects female athletes from competing against biological males.”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes abortion; voted for Ohio's Heartbeat Bill.

    On the Issues - Craig Riedel for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of Craig Riedel · craigriedelforohio.com

    “One of Craig's proudest moments as a legislator came when he cast his vote to support Ohio's Heartbeat Bill.”
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