State
State Representative, 49th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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.
Stark County: the city of Canton, most of Jackson Township and part of Plain Township.
Taxes & budget
Krista L. AllisonDemocratic
- Opposes corporate giveaways and special-interest deals.
Jim ThomasRepublican
- Supports additional tax cuts for families and businesses.
- Sponsored extending lodging taxes to short-term rentals (HB 161).In office
Public safety
Krista L. AllisonDemocratic
- Supports mental health resources for first responders.
Jim ThomasRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Krista L. AllisonDemocratic
- Supports full and fair funding for public schools.
Jim ThomasRepublican
- Supports direct state funding for vouchers and charter schools.
Economy & jobs
Krista L. AllisonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jim ThomasRepublican
- Sponsored expanding the research and development tax credit.In office
Health & human services
Krista L. AllisonDemocratic
- Supports programs helping seniors stay in their homes.
Jim ThomasRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Krista L. AllisonDemocratic
- Supports more state support for local governments.
Jim ThomasRepublican
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.