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State Representative, 78th District
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Matt HuffmanOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Matt Huffman

Candidate for State Representative, 78th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Speaker of the Ohio House; attorney
Lives in
Lima
Campaign website
matthuffman.org

Republican state representative for the 78th District and Speaker of the Ohio House since 2025; he was previously Ohio Senate President. A Lima attorney, he began in public office on Lima City Council.

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Photo: Official portrait — Ohio House

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports the flat income tax enacted in 2025.

    Matt Huffman — Record

    Campaign website · Matt Huffman campaign · matthuffman.org

    “cut Ohio’s income tax to the second lowest rate in the nation”
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  • Led the House's 2025 property tax relief package.In office

    Ohio House Concurs on Slate of Property Tax Reform Bills

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Nov 19, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Through this package of bills, Ohioans will begin to see real and direct relief from rising property taxes”
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Public safety

  • Supports SB 56 revising voter-approved marijuana law and regulating hemp.In office

    House Passes Bill Updating Ohio's Marijuana Laws

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Oct 22, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Senate Bill 56 preserves the legal, adult-use marijuana provisions approved by voters in Issue 2 in 2023”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes abortion; supports gun rights and parental control in education.

    Matt Huffman — Record

    Campaign website · Matt Huffman campaign · matthuffman.org

    “he has actively championed medical system reform, the protection of innocent life, parental control in education, and the preservation of gun rights”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

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

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

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