State
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).
Taxes & budget
Krista MagawDemocratic
- Supports keeping property taxes on farm and forest land low.
Levi DeanRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Krista MagawDemocratic
No documented position found.
Levi DeanRepublican
- Proposes requiring warrants for Flock camera and surveillance data.In office
- Introduced a bill allowing pepper spray and tasers on campuses.In office
Education
Krista MagawDemocratic
- Opposes diverting public school funds to private school tuition.
Levi DeanRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Krista MagawDemocratic
- Pledges to oppose state funding for stadiums, some data centers.
- Supports tax credits for local green energy jobs and startups.
Levi DeanRepublican
- Sponsored ending police escorts for short farm-equipment trips (HB 630).In office
Roads & infrastructure
Krista MagawDemocratic
No documented position found.
Levi DeanRepublican
- Voted for House Bill 15, the 2025 energy overhaul.In office
Health & human services
Krista MagawDemocratic
- Supports regulating for-profit health and pharmacy benefit managers.
Levi DeanRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Krista MagawDemocratic
- Opposes local officials signing nondisclosure agreements with investors.
Levi DeanRepublican
No documented position found.
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