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State Representative, 72nd District
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Heidi WorkmanOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Heidi Workman

Candidate for State Representative, 72nd District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; registered nurse and small business owner
Lives in
Rootstown

Republican state representative for the 72nd District, which covers most of Portage County. A small business owner, she worked two decades as a registered nurse.

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Photo: Official portrait — Ohio House

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Economy & jobs

Health & human services

  • Supports prior authorization limits for insurers (HB 220).In office

    House Bill 220 requires insurers and Medicaid to honor certain existing approvals for prescription medications; it passed the House in March 2026.

    Ohio House Passes Prior Authorization Reform to Reduce Delays and Improve Patient Care

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Mar 25, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “House Bill 220 is about putting patients back at the center of health care”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (9)

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