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State Representative, 79th District
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Monica Robb BlasdelOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Monica Robb Blasdel

Candidate for State Representative, 79th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Columbiana
Campaign website
monicarobbblasdel.com

Republican state representative for the 79th District, in her second term, and chair of the House Natural Resources Committee. She previously served on the Lieutenant Governor's staff for a 23-county Northeast Ohio region.

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Photo: Official portrait — Ohio House

Documented positions

Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

  • Sponsored state permitting of carbon-storage wells (HB 170).In office

    With Rep. Bob Peterson; moves permitting of Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells from the U.S. EPA to Ohio. Sent to the governor in June 2026.

    Reps. Blasdel, Peterson's Carbon Capture Regulation Bill Heads to the Governor's Desk

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “legislation that would give Ohio authority over the regulation of Class VI injection wells used for carbon capture and storage”
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Courts & justice

  • Introduced felony cruelty protections for horses (Ohio Equine Protection Act).In office

    Rep. Robb Blasdel Introduces Ohio Equine Protection Act

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Aug 12, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “legislation that would extend Ohio’s animal cruelty protections to horses and other equines used in human interaction”
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