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State Representative, 82nd District
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Roy W. KlopfensteinOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Roy W. Klopfenstein

Candidate for State Representative, 82nd District

RepublicanIncumbent

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.

Report

Photo: Official portrait — Ohio House

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Roads & infrastructure

  • Introduced rules on broadband equipment in public spaces (HB 979).In office

    Rep. Klopfenstein Introduces New Broadband Legislation

    Government 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”
    Report

Health & human services

Courts & justice

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)

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