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State Representative, 50th District

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Term
2 years
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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: Massillon; Perry, Lawrence, Canton, Paris, Osnaburg, Washington and Sandy townships; and parts of Jackson and Tuscarawas townships.

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  • Rylan Zachary FinzerDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Matthew KishmanRepublican

    • Sponsored regulating digital asset (crypto) kiosks (HB 648).In office
    • Sponsored the Consumer Protection Call Center Act (HB 349).In office

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