Tom Herner
Candidate for State Representative, 37th District
Background
- Lives in
- Centerville
- Campaign website
- tomforohio.com
A Centerville native with more than a decade of experience in internal auditing, banking and entrepreneurship; he won the 2026 Democratic primary for House District 37.
Photo: Campaign photo — Ballotpedia
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes expanding the Homestead Exemption for property taxes.
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“I will work across the aisle to provide meaningful relief by expanding the Homestead Exemption, supporting first-time homebuyer programs, and investing in affordable childcare.”
Education
Supports returning to the Fair School Funding Plan.
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“I will fight to return to the Fair School Funding Plan”
Opposes diverting school funding to private vouchers.
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“the legislature has diverted essential funding toward private vouchers at the expense of our public system”
Health & human services
Supports abortion rights and access to IVF.
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“I will always defend the right of Ohioans to make their own healthcare decisions without government interference.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tom Herner on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (ballot display, all precincts)
Election filing · Montgomery County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- 2026 Montgomery County Candidate Report (September 11, 2026) — Montgomery County Board of Elections
Election filing · Montgomery County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · montgomery.boe.ohio.gov
- Tom Herner — Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
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