Darrell E. Jackson
Democratic
Retired sheriff's deputy · Springfield
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What this office does: A state representative votes on Ohio laws and the state budget in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Most of Clark County: Springfield and Bethel, German, Moorefield, Pike, Pleasant and Springfield townships.
Bernard Willis
RepublicanIncumbent
State representative; retired military pilot · Springfield
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- Sponsored requiring warrants for police drone surveillance (HB 251).In office
- Sponsored tougher penalties for armed repeat violent offenders.In office
- Co-sponsored the School Bus Safety Act (HB 3).In office
- Sponsored a resolution backing an Ohio air mobility pilot.In office
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Sponsored requiring warrants for police drone surveillance (HB 251).
Legislation to Address Evolving Technology and Air Mobility Signed into LawGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 15, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“requiring law enforcement to obtain a search warrant before using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance purposes”
Sponsored tougher penalties for armed repeat violent offenders.
Willis, Williams Legislation to Curb Violent Crime Passes HouseGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · May 21, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“legislation to increase the penalty for the use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime has passed the Ohio House”
Co-sponsored the School Bus Safety Act (HB 3).
Ohio House of Representatives Pass House Bill 3Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 11, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“said Rep. Willis, who is joint sponsor of the bill”
Sponsored a resolution backing an Ohio air mobility pilot.
Ohio House Passes Resolution Proposing Ohio to Lead Federal Advanced Air Mobility Pilot ProgramGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Feb 18, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“legislation proposing for Ohio to lead the Federal Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program”
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