Ron Ferguson
Candidate for State Representative, 96th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Wintersville
- Campaign website
- ronforohio.com
Republican state representative for the 96th District, in his third term, and vice chair of the House Government Oversight Committee.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted against the 2025 state budget, including Browns stadium funding.In office
Cited $600 million in public funding for the Cleveland Browns and a tax change he said favored incomes over $100,000.
ReportRep. Ferguson Votes "No" on State Budget: Commends Pro-Family Policies, Opposes Excessive Spending and Unfair Tax ShiftGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 27, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“Government should not spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on sports stadiums”
Health & human services
Sponsored the Hospital Price Transparency Act, now law.In office
With Rep. Tim Barhorst; requires hospitals to make charges public in a standard format.
ReportHospital Price Transparency Act Becomes Ohio LawGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Apr 3, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“This law will empower Ohioans with clear, up-front information about the costs of medical care”
Government & transparency
Introduced requiring photo ID for absentee voting (HB 577).In office
The Secure the Vote Act.
ReportRep. Ferguson Introduces the Secure the Vote ActGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Nov 7, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“introduced the Secure the Vote Act, which requires photo identification to cast absentee ballots by mail”
Introduced legislative review of agency rules (REINS, HB 11).In office
With Rep. Brian Lorenz.
ReportFerguson, Lorenz Introduce REINS ProposalGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jan 28, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“House Bill 11 aims to increase legislative oversight of administrative agency”
All sources (12)
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Jefferson County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Monroe County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Monroe County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Belmont County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Belmont County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidate Filing Information, 11/3/2026 General Election (State House) — Monroe County Board of Elections
Election filing · Monroe County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election — Jefferson County Board of Elections
Election filing · Jefferson County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidates List, General Election - November 3, 2026 — Jefferson County Board of Elections
Election filing · Jefferson County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Member Directory — Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Ron Ferguson Biography — Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Rep. Ferguson Introduces the Secure the Vote Act
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Nov 7, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
- Rep. Ferguson Votes "No" on State Budget: Commends Pro-Family Policies, Opposes Excessive Spending and Unfair Tax Shift
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 27, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
- Hospital Price Transparency Act Becomes Ohio Law
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Apr 3, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
- Ferguson, Lorenz Introduce REINS Proposal
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jan 28, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
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