Roy W. Klopfenstein
Candidate for State Representative, 82nd District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; farmer
- Lives in
- Haviland
- Campaign website
- royklopfenstein.com
Republican state representative for the 82nd District since 2023 and chair of the House Agriculture Committee. A Haviland farmer, he was a Paulding County commissioner from 2013 to 2022.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports a proposed 90-day suspension of the state gas tax.In office
ReportState Representatives Bob Peterson and Roy Klopfenstein Applaud Proposal to Suspend Gas TaxGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 24, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“today expressed strong support for a proposed 90-day suspension of Ohio’s state gas tax”
Roads & infrastructure
Introduced rules on broadband equipment in public spaces (HB 979).In office
ReportRep. Klopfenstein Introduces New Broadband LegislationGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jul 29, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“recently introduced House Bill 979, which works to establish or clarify rules governing broadband providers’ use of public spaces in communities”
Health & human services
Introduced opening rural health boards to PAs, nurse practitioners.In office
Joint sponsor with Rep. Mark Hiner.
ReportState Reps. Hiner, Klopfenstein Introduce New Rural Healthcare LegislationGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jul 14, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“legislation to revise the composition of some local boards of health, specifically in rural areas of Ohio”
Courts & justice
Introduced a ban on AI-generated child sexual abuse images.In office
Joint sponsor with Rep. Josh Williams.
ReportState Reps. Williams, Klopfenstein Introduce Legislation Combating AI Child Sexual Abuse MaterialGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Apr 8, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“they recently introduced House Bill 786 – legislation that works to combat AI Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)”
Sponsored "Trey's Law" voiding abuse-silencing agreements (HB 723).In office
Joint sponsor with Rep. Melanie Miller.
ReportReps. Roy Klopfenstein, Melanie Miller Testify on "Trey's Law" in CommitteeGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · May 22, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“House Bill 723 strengthens protections for victims of sexual abuse and ensures perpetrators are held accountable for their crimes.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Roy W. Klopfenstein on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (13)
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Putnam County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Putnam County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Van Wert County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Van Wert County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Paulding County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Paulding County Board of Elections · Sep 10, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Defiance County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Defiance County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidate Filing Information, 11/3/2026 General Election (State House) — Paulding County Board of Elections
Election filing · Paulding County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election — Van Wert County Board of Elections
Election filing · Van Wert County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Member Directory — Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- About Roy Klopfenstein
Campaign website · Roy Klopfenstein campaign · royklopfenstein.com
- State Representatives Bob Peterson and Roy Klopfenstein Applaud Proposal to Suspend Gas Tax
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 24, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- State Reps. Williams, Klopfenstein Introduce Legislation Combating AI Child Sexual Abuse Material
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Apr 8, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- Reps. Roy Klopfenstein, Melanie Miller Testify on "Trey's Law" in Committee
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · May 22, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- Rep. Klopfenstein Introduces New Broadband Legislation
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jul 29, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- State Reps. Hiner, Klopfenstein Introduce New Rural Healthcare Legislation
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jul 14, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
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