Meredith Craig
Candidate for State Representative, 77th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Smithville
- Campaign website
- meredithcraigforohio.com
Republican state representative for the 77th District (all of Wayne County), in her first term. She previously worked at the Ohio Department of Insurance, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and as a senior legislative aide.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports eliminating the state income tax.
ReportLegislative Priorities | Meredith CraigCampaign website · Meredith Craig campaign · meredithcraigforohio.com
“Supported efforts to simplify Ohio’s income tax system through a flat tax rate and remains committed to eliminating the state income tax altogether.”
Public safety
Co-sponsored a law against harassing first responders (HB 20).In office
ReportOhio Governor Signs Bill to Protect First Responders and Ensure the Safety of Ohio CommunitiesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jul 9, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“The legislation, co-sponsored by Craig, creates the offense of harassing an emergency service responder”
Housing
Sponsored roofing contract protections for homeowners (HB 769).In office
Joint sponsor with Rep. Matthew Kishman.
ReportReps. Kishman, Craig Deliver Sponsor Testimony on H.B. 769 to Protect Ohio Homeowners from Roofing FraudGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · May 26, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“legislation aimed at strengthening consumer protections for Ohio homeowners seeking roof repairs and filing insurance claims”
Health & human services
Supports requiring in-person doctor visits for mifepristone.
ReportLegislative Priorities | Meredith CraigCampaign website · Meredith Craig campaign · meredithcraigforohio.com
“Championing legislation to manage the instant mail-order access to mifepristone and require in-person physician visits”
Government & transparency
Introduced requiring voter approval for traffic cameras (HB 843).In office
ReportRep. Craig Introduces Legislation Requiring Voter Approval for Traffic CamerasGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 4, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“legislation that requires a city or a village to obtain voter approval before operating automated traffic cameras”
Courts & justice
Sponsored disclosure rules for third-party litigation funding (HB 105).In office
Signed into law in September 2026 with Rep. Jim Thomas; also bars foreign entities from funding Ohio lawsuits.
ReportReps. Meredith Craig, Jim Thomas' House Bill 105 Signed into LawGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 16, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“bringing long-overdue transparency to third-party litigation funding and prevents foreign entities from influencing Ohio’s courts”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Meredith Craig on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (10)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (every ballot style, from the board's Ballot Display page)
Election filing · Wayne County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidate Filing Information, 11/3/2026 General Election (State House) — Wayne County Board of Elections
Election filing · Wayne County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election — Wayne County Board of Elections
Election filing · Wayne County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Member Directory — Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Meredith Craig for Ohio
Campaign website · Meredith Craig campaign · meredithcraigforohio.com
- Legislative Priorities | Meredith Craig
Campaign website · Meredith Craig campaign · meredithcraigforohio.com
- Reps. Meredith Craig, Jim Thomas' House Bill 105 Signed into Law
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 16, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- Rep. Craig Introduces Legislation Requiring Voter Approval for Traffic Cameras
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 4, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- Ohio Governor Signs Bill to Protect First Responders and Ensure the Safety of Ohio Communities
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jul 9, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- Reps. Kishman, Craig Deliver Sponsor Testimony on H.B. 769 to Protect Ohio Homeowners from Roofing Fraud
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · May 26, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
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