State

State Representative, 59th 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.

The rest of Mahoning County (Boardman, Canfield, Struthers, Campbell, Sebring, New Middletown and Beaver, Berlin, Ellsworth, Goshen, Green, Smith, Springfield and other townships) and part of Columbiana County (Knox and Butler townships).

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Wayne Penny, Jr.Democratic
No documented position found.
Tex FischerRepublican
- Sponsored a state income tax deduction for overtime pay.In office

Public safety

Wayne Penny, Jr.Democratic
No documented position found.
Tex FischerRepublican
- Sponsored the Second Amendment Protection Act (HB 382).In office

Housing

Wayne Penny, Jr.Democratic
No documented position found.
Tex FischerRepublican
- Proposes streamlining zoning and permitting to build homes.

Economy & jobs

Wayne Penny, Jr.Democratic
No documented position found.
Tex FischerRepublican
- Sponsored requiring E-Verify for construction employers (HB 246).In office

Environment & parks

Wayne Penny, Jr.Democratic
No documented position found.
Tex FischerRepublican
- Supports large power users building their own plants.

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; 5 issues covered in this race.