Edward L. Schimmel
Candidate for State Representative, 44th District
Background
- Lives in
- Northwood
- Campaign website
- edschimmelforohio.com
An elected official for 19 years, running as the Republican nominee for House District 44.
Photo: Campaign photo — Ballotpedia
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports phasing out the state income tax.
ReportEd Schimmel for Ohio's 44th District State RepresentativeCampaign website · Ed Schimmel campaign · The Issues: Tax Reform · edschimmelforohio.com
“Phase out State Income Tax.”
Education
Supports school choice, including voucher funding.
ReportEd Schimmel for Ohio's 44th District State RepresentativeCampaign website · Ed Schimmel campaign · Schools & Higher Education · edschimmelforohio.com
“Support school choice.”
Supports banning DEI in higher education.
ReportEd Schimmel for Ohio's 44th District State RepresentativeCampaign website · Ed Schimmel campaign · Schools & Higher Education: Fix Higher Education · edschimmelforohio.com
“Ban DEI”
Economy & jobs
Opposes tax credits for data centers.
ReportEd Schimmel for Ohio's 44th District State RepresentativeCampaign website · Ed Schimmel campaign · Economic Development: Regulation of Data Centers · edschimmelforohio.com
“Oppose tax credits.”
Health & human services
Opposes assisted suicide; supports pregnancy center funding.
ReportEd Schimmel for Ohio's 44th District State RepresentativeCampaign website · Ed Schimmel campaign · Individual Freedoms / Protection of Life · edschimmelforohio.com
“Oppose assisted suicide.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Edward L. Schimmel on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- Lucas County Board of Elections Candidates List, General Election - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Lucas County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · drive.google.com
- Ballot Display - Lucas: 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Lucas County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Lucas County Board of Elections Candidates List, General Election - November 3, 2026 (9/11/2026)
Election filing · Lucas County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · drive.google.com
- Certified Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election — Wood County Board of Elections
Election filing · Wood County Board of Elections · boe.woodcountyohio.gov
- Candidate List for November 3, 2026 General Election (certified as of 08/26/2026)
Election filing · Wood County Board of Elections · boe.woodcountyohio.gov
- Sample ballots by ballot style, November 3, 2026 General Election (Voter Portal)
Election filing · Wood County Board of Elections · votertools.woodcountyohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Ottawa County Board of Elections · boe.ottawa.oh.gov
- Candidates, November 3, 2026 General Election (county offices)
Election filing · Ottawa County Board of Elections · boe.ottawa.oh.gov
- Ed Schimmel for Ohio's 44th District State Representative
Campaign website · Ed Schimmel campaign · edschimmelforohio.com
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