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State Representative, 98th District
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Mark HinerOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Mark Hiner

Candidate for State Representative, 98th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; broadcast engineering business owner
Lives in
Howard
Campaign website
hinerforohio.com

Republican state representative for the 98th District, in his first term, and vice chair of the House Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee. A broadcast engineer by training, he has owned several businesses.

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Photo: Official portrait — Ohio House

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports eliminating Ohio's state income tax.

    Hiner for Ohio

    Campaign website · Mark Hiner campaign · hinerforohio.com

    “efforts to eliminate Ohio’s state income tax”
    Report

  • Proposes exempting owner-occupied homes from property taxes.In office

    A proposed constitutional amendment starting in tax year 2027.

    Rep. Mark Hiner Introduces Resolution Aimed at Providing Billions in Property Tax Relief

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

    “would amend Ohio’s Constitution beginning in tax year 2027 to exempt owner-occupied residences from property taxes”
    Report

Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored requiring American steel in state projects (HB 284).In office

    He also championed HB 563 on ticket sales; both passed the House in June 2026.

    Hiner Champions Two Bills Passed by Ohio House

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 16, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “House Bill 284, legislation that requires state-funded projects to use American-made iron and steel”
    Report

  • Sponsored reduced-rate state loans for defense businesses (HB 332).In office

    With Rep. Ty Mathews; passed the House in February 2026.

    Ohio House Passes Expansion of Linked Deposit Program for Defense Sector

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

    “legislation that aims to bolster Ohio’s defense sector through expansion of the state’s linked deposit program”
    Report

Health & human services

Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.

All sources (13)

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