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State Representative, 71st 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.

All of Clinton County; eastern Greene County (Xenia and Caesarscreek, Cedarville, Jefferson, Miami, New Jasper, Ross, Silvercreek and Xenia townships); and southern Clark County (Green, Harmony, Mad River and Madison townships).

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Krista Magaw

Democratic

Former executive director, Tecumseh Land Trust · Yellow Springs

The gist

Opposes diverting public school funds to private school tuition.
Pledges to oppose state funding for stadiums, some data centers.
Supports tax credits for local green energy jobs and startups.
Supports regulating for-profit health and pharmacy benefit managers.
Opposes local officials signing nondisclosure agreements with investors.
Supports keeping property taxes on farm and forest land low.

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Opposes diverting public school funds to private school tuition.
Issues — Krista Magaw for Ohio House District 71
Campaign website · Krista Magaw campaign · kristamagawforohio.org
“legislators have diverted public school funding to pay private school tuition. I support a constitutional method to adequately fund our schools.”
Pledges to oppose state funding for stadiums, some data centers.
Issues — Krista Magaw for Ohio House District 71
Campaign website · Krista Magaw campaign · kristamagawforohio.org
“I will vote against state funding for private projects, such as stadiums, data centers without community benefit”
Supports tax credits for local green energy jobs and startups.
Issues — Krista Magaw for Ohio House District 71
Campaign website · Krista Magaw campaign · kristamagawforohio.org
“I will vote for incentives that encourage startups and small business expansion, including tax credits for local green energy job creation.”
Supports regulating for-profit health and pharmacy benefit managers.
Issues — Krista Magaw for Ohio House District 71
Campaign website · Krista Magaw campaign · kristamagawforohio.org
“The state should also regulate for-profit health and prescription management companies.”
Opposes local officials signing nondisclosure agreements with investors.
Issues — Krista Magaw for Ohio House District 71
Campaign website · Krista Magaw campaign · kristamagawforohio.org
“It is inappropriate for local elected officials to sign nondisclosure agreements with private investors”
Supports keeping property taxes on farm and forest land low.
Issues — Krista Magaw for Ohio House District 71
Campaign website · Krista Magaw campaign · kristamagawforohio.org
“We need policies that increase farm income, keep real estate taxes on farm and forest land low, and support innovation.”

Levi Dean

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; co-owner, Dean's Plumbing · Xenia

The gist

Proposes requiring warrants for Flock camera and surveillance data.In office
Introduced a bill allowing pepper spray and tasers on campuses.In office
Sponsored ending police escorts for short farm-equipment trips (HB 630).In office
Voted for House Bill 15, the 2025 energy overhaul.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Proposes requiring warrants for Flock camera and surveillance data.
Representative Dean to Introduce Ohio Freedom from Mass Surveillance Act
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 3, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“The bill would prohibit government entities from deploying mass surveillance technologies, such as Flock cameras, or accessing surveillance footage without a search warrant.”
Introduced a bill allowing pepper spray and tasers on campuses.
Representative Dean Introduces the Campus Self-Defense Act
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · May 21, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“allowing adults who are lawfully present on public college campuses to carry non-lethal weapons such as pepper spray, mace, and tasers”
Sponsored ending police escorts for short farm-equipment trips (HB 630).
Ohio House Passes Bill to Support Local Farmers & Maintain Public Safety
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 10, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“agricultural vehicles and farm equipment traveling less than 10 miles and not using interstate highways will no longer be required to have a police escort”
Voted for House Bill 15, the 2025 energy overhaul.
Representative Dean Votes in Support of House Bill 15
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Mar 26, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“today voted in support of House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that aims to boost power generation in Ohio”

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