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State Representative, 80th District
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Johnathan NewmanOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Johnathan Newman

Candidate for State Representative, 80th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; pastor
Lives in
Troy
Campaign website
electjohnathannewman.com

Republican state representative for the 80th District, in his first term, and vice chair of the House Agriculture Committee. He founded a church 25 years ago and remains its lead pastor.

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Photo: Official portrait — Ohio House

Documented positions

Education

  • Supports parents' choice of private, religious or home schools.

    Elect Johnathan Newman

    Campaign website · Johnathan Newman campaign · electjohnathannewman.com

    “protect their right to choose private, religious, or home schools as alternatives to public education”
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Economy & jobs

  • Introduced a ban on college sports betting.In office

    With Rep. Beth Lear; also bans some wagering formats and restricts industry practices.

    State Reps. Newman, Lear Introduce Save Ohio Sports Act

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 30, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “banning manipulative betting formats, eliminating all collegiate sports betting, and restricting predatory industry practices”
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Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Sponsored an abortion pill reversal information requirement (HB 783).In office

    Joint sponsor with Rep. Jennifer Gross.

    Reps. Newman, Gross Hold Press Conference on Abortion Pill Reversal Informed Consent Bill

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

    “House Bill 783 will require abortion providers to provide women timely and helpful information about their options if they want to reverse a chemical abortion”
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  • Voted for the SHE WINS Act's abortion informed-consent rules.In office

    Rep. Newman Supports "SHE WINS" Act

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Mar 26, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “yesterday voted in support of the “SHE WINS” Act”
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