Tim Barhorst
Candidate for State Representative, 85th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; founder, Business Partners, Inc.
- Lives in
- Fort Loramie
Republican state representative for the 85th District, in his first term. He founded and is president of Business Partners, Inc.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for property tax limits in HB 129, HB 309.In office
ReportRep. Barhorst Applauds Passage of Bills Aimed at Curbing Property Tax SpikesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Oct 8, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“today voted in support of House Bill 129 and House Bill 309”
Education
Voted for the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act (HB 486).In office
The bill preserves teachers' ability to discuss religion's role in American history.
ReportRep. Barhorst Votes in Support of Charlie Kirk American Heritage ActGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Nov 19, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“legislation that works to preserve the ability for educators to discuss the positive impact of religion on American history”
Health & human services
Introduced keeping rural health transformation funds in rural communities.In office
The Rural Hospital Transformation Oversight Bill, with Rep. Ty Moore.
ReportState Reps. Barhorst, Moore Introduce Rural Hospital Transformation Oversight BillGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Mar 20, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“we can ensure the rural health transformation funds will stay within the rural communities”
Introduced letting pharmacists prescribe for minor conditions (HB 629).In office
The Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act, with Rep. Jennifer Gross.
ReportReps. Barhorst, Gross Introduce Legislation to Expand Pharmacist Prescribing Authority in OhioGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Dec 18, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“This bill would authorize pharmacists to prescribe and dispense medications for certain minor and self-limiting conditions”
Voted for the SHE WINS Act's abortion informed-consent rules.In office
ReportRep. Barhorst Supports "SHE WINS" ActGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Mar 25, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“today voted in support of the “SHE WINS” Act”
All sources (14)
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (46-day notice), November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/17/2026)
Election filing · Logan County Board of Elections · Sep 17, 2026 · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Logan County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Logan County Board of Elections · Sep 16, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (ballot display, all precincts)
Election filing · Champaign County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Shelby County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Shelby County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidate Filing Information, 11/3/2026 General Election (State House) — Shelby County Board of Elections
Election filing · Shelby County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election — Shelby County Board of Elections
Election filing · Shelby County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Member Directory — Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Tim Barhorst Biography — Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Rep. Barhorst Votes in Support of Medicaid Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 15, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- State Reps. Barhorst, Moore Introduce Rural Hospital Transformation Oversight Bill
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Mar 20, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- Reps. Barhorst, Gross Introduce Legislation to Expand Pharmacist Prescribing Authority in Ohio
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Dec 18, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
- Rep. Barhorst Supports "SHE WINS" Act
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Mar 25, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- Rep. Barhorst Votes in Support of Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Nov 19, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
- Rep. Barhorst Applauds Passage of Bills Aimed at Curbing Property Tax Spikes
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Oct 8, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
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