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State Representative, 2nd District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Ohio laws and the state budget in the Ohio House of Representatives.

Franklin County: Whitehall, part of the city of Columbus, part of Truro Township and Brice village.

Charity Martin King

Democratic

The gist

  • Supports expanding affordable daycare, career pathways and small-business support.
  • Supports reducing barriers to mental and physical health care.
  • Supports investing in clean water and sustainable energy.
  • Supports development strategies that expand affordable housing options.
  • Supports expanding transit options for District 2 residents.
More about Charity
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  1. Supports expanding affordable daycare, career pathways and small-business support.

    Platform — Committee to Elect Charity Martin King

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Charity Martin King · Economic Vitality · campaign4charity.com

    “Access to jobs, affordable daycare, reliable transportation, and support for small businesses are essential for a thriving economy.”
  2. Supports reducing barriers to mental and physical health care.

    Platform — Committee to Elect Charity Martin King

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Charity Martin King · Healthy Families and Sustainable Communities · campaign4charity.com

    “Reducing barriers to care not only improves well-being but also strengthens the local economy.”
  3. Supports investing in clean water and sustainable energy.

    Platform — Committee to Elect Charity Martin King

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Charity Martin King · Healthy Families and Sustainable Communities · campaign4charity.com

    “investing in clean water and sustainable energy supports public health, creates jobs”
  4. Supports development strategies that expand affordable housing options.

    Platform — Committee to Elect Charity Martin King

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Charity Martin King · Housing Affordability and Stability · campaign4charity.com

    “supporting innovative and responsible development strategies that expand affordable housing options”
  5. Supports expanding transit options for District 2 residents.

    Platform — Committee to Elect Charity Martin King

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Charity Martin King · Economic Opportunity and Connected Communities · campaign4charity.com

    “Expanding transit options and improving infrastructure will connect District 2 residents to jobs and services”

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