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State Representative, 88th District
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Gary ClickOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Gary Click

Candidate for State Representative, 88th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; pastor emeritus
Lives in
Vickery
Campaign website
garyclick.com

Republican state representative for the 88th District since January 2021, in his third term. He was pastor of Fremont Baptist Temple from 2006 to 2025.

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Photo: Official portrait — Ohio House

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Opposes red flag laws; co-sponsored constitutional carry.

    Issues — Gary Click

    Campaign website · Gary Click campaign · garyclick.com

    “We cannot raise the white flag on red flag laws that target law abiding citizens. … has co-sponsored and voted for bills to arm school staff and enact constitutional carry in Ohio”
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  • Introduced limits on Flock camera surveillance (1984 No More Act).In office

    State Rep. Gary Click Introduces the 1984 No More Act

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 11, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “introduced a new piece of legislation, the 1984 No More Act, which works to address the growing concerns surrounding Flock Cameras”
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Education

  • Sponsored letting students play sports not offered at their school.In office

    The Student Athlete Mobility (SAM) Act, with Rep. King; sent to the governor in June 2026.

    State Representative Click's SAM Act Heads for Governor's Desk

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 11, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “the SAM Act, will work to give students the ability to participate in sports not offered at their home school”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored nuisance-claim protection for racetracks (HB 639).In office

    Joint sponsor with Rep. Kellie Deeter.

    Ohio House Passes Bill Safeguarding Ohio Racing Facilities

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “The bill would establish a complete legal defense for racing facilities against certain nuisance claims”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports local approval of wind and solar farms.

    Issues — Gary Click

    Campaign website · Gary Click campaign · garyclick.com

    “He also votged to give local communities a voice in wind turbines and solar farms.”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes abortion and gender transition care for minors.

    Gary Click

    Campaign website · Gary Click campaign · garyclick.com

    “pro-life legislation, prohibiting sex changes for children”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gary Click on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

All sources (11)

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