State
State Representative, 6th 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.
Franklin County: part of the city of Columbus, parts of Franklin, Prairie and Norwich townships, and Valleyview village.
Taxes & budget
Matthew JacksonRepublican
- Supports lower taxes as a key priority.
Christine CockleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Matthew JacksonRepublican
- Supports school choice as a key priority.
Christine CockleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Matthew JacksonRepublican
- Supports affordable housing as a key priority.
Christine CockleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Matthew JacksonRepublican
No documented position found.
Christine CockleyDemocratic
- Sponsored banning oil and gas extraction beneath Lake Erie.In office
- Sponsored requiring data centers to report water consumption.In office
Health & human services
Matthew JacksonRepublican
- Supports expanded services for veterans.
Christine CockleyDemocratic
- Sponsored waiving ID and birth certificate fees for homeless Ohioans.In office
- Sponsored the Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act.In office
Government & transparency
Matthew JacksonRepublican
No documented position found.
Christine CockleyDemocratic
- Sponsored banning the sale of sensitive personal data for profit.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.