State
State Representative, 56th 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.
Southwestern Warren County: Mason, Lebanon, Deerfield and Union townships, most of Turtlecreek Township and part of Hamilton Township.
Taxes & budget
Laalitya AcharyaDemocratic
- Supports lowering property taxes while keeping schools funded.
Adam MathewsRepublican
- Sponsored phasing the income tax down to a flat 2.75%.In office
Education
Laalitya AcharyaDemocratic
- Proposes ending school vouchers and creating universal pre-K.
Adam MathewsRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Laalitya AcharyaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Adam MathewsRepublican
- Sponsored grants for pro-housing local governments (HB 313).In office
Economy & jobs
Laalitya AcharyaDemocratic
- Opposes tax breaks for data centers.
Adam MathewsRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Laalitya AcharyaDemocratic
- Supports more transparency from insurance companies.
Adam MathewsRepublican
- Opposes abortion without exceptions.
- Sponsored barring Medicaid funds for certain abortion providers.In office
Government & transparency
Laalitya AcharyaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Adam MathewsRepublican
- Sponsored the Ohio Religious Freedom Restoration Act (HB 952).In office
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.