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State Representative, 76th District
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Marilyn S. JohnOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Marilyn S. John

Candidate for State Representative, 76th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; House majority floor leader
Lives in
Shelby
Campaign website
marilynjohnforohio.com

Republican state representative for the 76th District, in her third term, and House majority floor leader. She was mayor of Shelby (elected 2009) and a Richland County commissioner (elected 2014).

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Photo: Official portrait — Ohio House

Documented positions

Education

  • Sponsored school choice legislation; supports the Backpack Bill.

    Marilyn John for Ohio

    Campaign website · Marilyn John campaign · marilynjohnforohio.com

    “she sponsored legislation to give parents a choice and a voice in their child’s education, and fought for the Backpack Bill”
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Environment & parks

  • Sponsored ending routine septic inspections without probable cause (HB 692).In office

    Joint sponsor with Rep. Justin Pizzulli; passed the House in June 2026.

    Ohio House Passes Bill to Update Ohio's Septic Law

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 17, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “will limit the authority of boards of health to conduct routine inspections, eliminating mandatory initial and annual inspections without probable cause”
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Courts & justice

  • Sponsored criminalizing profits from human trafficking (HB 507).In office

    Joint sponsor with Rep. Johnathan Newman; passed the House in March 2026.

    Reps. John, Newman Legislation Targeting Human Traffickers Passes Ohio House

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Mar 5, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “prohibits individuals from receiving or acquiring money or anything of value when they know those proceeds were earned through sexual activity for hire”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Marilyn S. John on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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