Jane Timken
Candidate for State Senator, 29th District, Full term commencing 1/1/2027
Background
- Occupation
- State senator; attorney
- Lives in
- Jackson Township
Appointed to the Ohio Senate for District 29; a former chairman of the Ohio Republican Party (2017–2021), Ohio's Republican National Committeewoman, and an attorney and former Stark County magistrate.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for the Senate's 2025 property tax relief package.In office
The package raises the owner-occupied tax credit from 12.5% to 15.38% over four years.
ReportTimken Supports $2 Billion In Long Term Relief For Ohio Property TaxpayersGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Nov 20, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
“Homeowners will see the owner-occupied tax credit increase from 12.5% to 15.38% over the next 4 years.”
Public safety
Sponsored letting TIF revenue build police and fire stations.In office
Senate Bill 307 passed the Senate in May 2026.
ReportSenate Passes Timken Bill Expanding TIF Usage To Police And Fire Station ConstructionGovernment record · Ohio Senate · May 14, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“allows local governments to fund the construction of police and fire stations using revenue from Tax Increment Financing”
Education
Sponsored a ban on student cell phone use during school.In office
Senate Bill 158 passed the Senate in May 2025.
ReportSenate Passes Timken Bill Addressing Student Cell Phone UseGovernment record · Ohio Senate · May 15, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
“The bill prohibits students use of cell phones in public schools during the school day.”
Economy & jobs
Introduced the JOBS Act linking colleges and employers.In office
Senate Bill 462 creates Qualified Education Partnerships between colleges and private employers.
ReportTimken Introduces JOBS ActGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Jun 30, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“creates Qualified Education Partnerships (QEPs) between accredited Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) and private sector employers”
Environment & parks
Supported Senate Bill 2 favoring baseload power generation.In office
ReportTimken Supports 21st Century Energy Policy Passed by SenateGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Mar 19, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
“Senate Bill 2 puts Ohio in a strong position, where it drives energy reliability and supply, while protecting consumers”
Government & transparency
Sponsored the voter photo ID constitutional amendment on this ballot.In office
Senate Joint Resolution 10, with Sen. Theresa Gavarone, passed the Senate in June 2026.
ReportSenate Passes Landmark Timken, Gavarone Resolution Putting Voter ID Amendment On The BallotGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Jun 3, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“which would put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to enshrine Ohio's Voter ID laws in the state's Constitution”
Courts & justice
Sponsored tougher penalties for child sexual abuse material offenses.In office
Senate Bill 393, with Sen. Nathan Manning, includes AI-generated depictions of minors.
ReportSenate Passes Timken, Manning Bill Protecting Children From Sexually Oriented CrimesGovernment record · Ohio Senate · May 21, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“to increase penalties for certain sexually oriented offenses involving child victims and animals”
All sources (11)
- Candidates List, November 3, 2026 General Election (8/31/2026)
Election filing · Stark County Board of Elections · starkcountyohio.gov
- Election Notice for Use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (updated notification, 46 days before the election): contests, questions and precincts
Election filing · Stark County Board of Elections · starkcountyohio.gov
- Stark County Board of Elections: Candidates List, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Stark County Board of Elections · starkcountyohio.gov
- Senator Jane M. Timken: Biography
Government record · Ohio Senate · ohiosenate.gov
- Senate Passes Landmark Timken, Gavarone Resolution Putting Voter ID Amendment On The Ballot
Government record · Ohio Senate · Jun 3, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
- Senate Passes Timken Bill Addressing Student Cell Phone Use
Government record · Ohio Senate · May 15, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
- Timken Introduces JOBS Act
Government record · Ohio Senate · Jun 30, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
- Senate Passes Timken, Manning Bill Protecting Children From Sexually Oriented Crimes
Government record · Ohio Senate · May 21, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
- Senate Passes Timken Bill Expanding TIF Usage To Police And Fire Station Construction
Government record · Ohio Senate · May 14, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
- Timken Supports $2 Billion In Long Term Relief For Ohio Property Taxpayers
Government record · Ohio Senate · Nov 20, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
- Timken Supports 21st Century Energy Policy Passed by Senate
Government record · Ohio Senate · Mar 19, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
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