Jim Thomas
Candidate for State Representative, 49th District
Background
- Lives in
- Canton
State representative for House District 49, serving his second term.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports additional tax cuts for families and businesses.
ReportJim Thomas — Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey)Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Candidate Connection survey (2022): key messages · ballotpedia.org
“I will support additional tax cuts for families and businesses.”
Sponsored extending lodging taxes to short-term rentals (HB 161).In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 161 (136th General Assembly), titled "Extend sales, use and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportJim Thomas — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 161 · ohiohouse.gov
“Extend sales, use and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals”
Education
Supports direct state funding for vouchers and charter schools.
ReportJim Thomas — Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey)Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Candidate Connection survey (2022): key messages · ballotpedia.org
“Back direct funding for vouchers and charter schools.”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored expanding the research and development tax credit.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 756 (136th General Assembly), titled "Expand research, development tax credit to apply to income tax". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportJim Thomas — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 756 · ohiohouse.gov
“Expand research, development tax credit to apply to income tax”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jim Thomas on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- 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
- Election Notice for Use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (46-day), November 3, 2026 General Election — Stark County Board of Elections
Election filing · Stark County Board of Elections · starkcountyohio.gov
- Candidates List, November 3, 2026 General Election (8/31/2026) — Stark County Board of Elections
Election filing · Stark County Board of Elections · Aug 31, 2026 · starkcountyohio.gov
- Members Directory — Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Jim Thomas — Biography, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Jim Thomas — Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
- Jim Thomas — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
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