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State Representative, 57th District

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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.

Lake County: Painesville, Kirtland, part of Mentor, Painesville, Concord, Madison, Perry and Leroy townships, and Kirtland Hills and Waite Hill villages. Open seat. The ballot lists Belinda Grassi as a "Nonparty candidate".

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Rick Walker

Democratic

Perry

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No documented position found.

Jesse Styles

Republican

Founder and CEO of Northstar Towers · Kirtland

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  • Supports cutting regulations on businesses.
  • Supports school choice and parental rights.
  • Supports expanding broadband access.
  • Supports adequate funding for police, fire and EMS.
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  1. Supports cutting regulations on businesses.

    Jesse Styles For Ohio State Representative

    Campaign website · Styles for Ohio · Priorities · stylesforohio.com

    “Cut red tape and reduce regulations that burden job creators and entrepreneurs.”
  2. Supports school choice and parental rights.

    Jesse Styles For Ohio State Representative

    Campaign website · Styles for Ohio · Priorities · stylesforohio.com

    “Support school choice and parental rights.”
  3. Supports expanding broadband access.

    Jesse Styles For Ohio State Representative

    Campaign website · Styles for Ohio · Priorities · stylesforohio.com

    “Expand broadband access and modernize infrastructure.”
  4. Supports adequate funding for police, fire and EMS.

    Jesse Styles For Ohio State Representative

    Campaign website · Styles for Ohio · Priorities · stylesforohio.com

    “Ensure adequate funding for police, fire, and emergency services.”

Belinda Grassi

Independent

Concord Township

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No documented position found.

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