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State Representative, 43rd District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

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

Lucas County: part of the city of Toledo, Ottawa Hills village and Washington Township.

Candidates Compare by issue

David Karmol

Republican

Retired attorney · Ottawa Hills

The gist

Supports caps on property tax increases.
Supports serious jail time for repeat offenders.
Supports stable school funding and good highways.

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Supports caps on property tax increases.
Karmol for Ohio – David Karmol for Ohio State Representative
Campaign website · Karmol for Ohio · Property Taxes & Seniors · karmolforohio.com
“He supports caps on property tax increases and strong oversight of state-regulated utilities.”
Supports serious jail time for repeat offenders.
Karmol for Ohio – David Karmol for Ohio State Representative
Campaign website · Karmol for Ohio · Law Enforcement · karmolforohio.com
“He believes in tough law enforcement and serious jail time for repeat offenders.”
Supports stable school funding and good highways.
Karmol for Ohio – David Karmol for Ohio State Representative
Campaign website · Karmol for Ohio · Ohio Services & Business · karmolforohio.com
“David believes that Ohio should provide good highways, stable school funding, and efficient services to citizens”

Zach Hall

Libertarian

Toledo

The gist

Proposes eliminating property taxes.
Proposes ending qualified immunity for public officials.
Supports reducing taxes and cutting government spending.

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Proposes eliminating property taxes.
Zach Hall — Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Candidate Connection survey: key messages · ballotpedia.org
“Eliminating property taxes will protect homeowners, strengthen communities, and give families true ownership.”
Proposes ending qualified immunity for public officials.
Zach Hall — Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Candidate Connection survey: policy interests · ballotpedia.org
“Ending qualified immunity to ensure public officials and law enforcement are held accountable.”
Supports reducing taxes and cutting government spending.
Zach Hall — Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Candidate Connection survey: policy interests · ballotpedia.org
“Reducing the overall tax burden on individuals and businesses.”

Michele Grim

DemocraticIncumbent

Toledo

The gist

Sponsored the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (HB 46).In office
Sponsored a $50,000 minimum teacher salary (HB 191).In office
Sponsored a universal Ohio Health Care Plan (HB 289).In office
Sponsored a permanent absentee voter list (HB 400).In office
Sponsored the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act (HB 257).In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Sponsored the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (HB 46).
Michele Grim — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 46 · ohiohouse.gov
“Enact the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act”
Sponsored a $50,000 minimum teacher salary (HB 191).
Michele Grim — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 191 · ohiohouse.gov
“Require school district, ESC teachers be paid at least $50,000”
Sponsored a universal Ohio Health Care Plan (HB 289).
Michele Grim — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 289 · ohiohouse.gov
“Establish Ohio Health Care Plan for universal health coverage”
Sponsored a permanent absentee voter list (HB 400).
Michele Grim — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 400 · ohiohouse.gov
“Create a permanent absent voter list”
Sponsored the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act (HB 257).
Michele Grim — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 257 · ohiohouse.gov
“Enact the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.