State
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.
Taxes & budget
David KarmolRepublican
- Supports caps on property tax increases.
Zach HallLibertarian
- Proposes eliminating property taxes.
- Supports reducing taxes and cutting government spending.
Michele GrimDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
David KarmolRepublican
- Supports serious jail time for repeat offenders.
Zach HallLibertarian
No documented position found.
Michele GrimDemocratic
- Sponsored the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (HB 46).In office
Education
David KarmolRepublican
- Supports stable school funding and good highways.
Zach HallLibertarian
No documented position found.
Michele GrimDemocratic
- Sponsored a $50,000 minimum teacher salary (HB 191).In office
Health & human services
David KarmolRepublican
No documented position found.
Zach HallLibertarian
No documented position found.
Michele GrimDemocratic
- Sponsored a universal Ohio Health Care Plan (HB 289).In office
- Sponsored the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act (HB 257).In office
Government & transparency
David KarmolRepublican
No documented position found.
Zach HallLibertarian
No documented position found.
Michele GrimDemocratic
- Sponsored a permanent absentee voter list (HB 400).In office
Courts & justice
David KarmolRepublican
No documented position found.
Zach HallLibertarian
- Proposes ending qualified immunity for public officials.
Michele GrimDemocratic
No documented position found.
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.