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State Representative, 75th 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.

Most of Wood County, including Bowling Green, Perrysburg, North Baltimore, Walbridge, Wood County's part of Fostoria and about half of Perrysburg Township; Northwood and Rossford are in District 44.

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Richard J. Rettig

Democratic

Teacher and school counselor; Perrysburg city councilman · Perrysburg

The gist

Proposes fixing Ohio's school funding system.
Supports a transition to clean energy.
Pledges energy-policy accountability after the HB 6 scandal.

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Proposes fixing Ohio's school funding system.
Issues — Rick Rettig for Ohio
Campaign website · Rick Rettig campaign · rettigforohio.com
“Rick is committed to fixing Ohio's broken school funding system and making sure every child in Wood County gets a world-class education.”
Supports a transition to clean energy.
Issues — Rick Rettig for Ohio
Campaign website · Rick Rettig campaign · rettigforohio.com
“I'm also committed to responsible environmental stewardship and a transition to clean energy”
Pledges energy-policy accountability after the HB 6 scandal.
Issues — Rick Rettig for Ohio
Campaign website · Rick Rettig campaign · rettigforohio.com
“I will fight to restore integrity and accountability to Ohio's energy policy.”

Haraz N. Ghanbari

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; Navy veteran · Perrysburg

The gist

Secured a post-traumatic stress fund commission for first responders.In office
Led passage of the FORCE Act against organized retail crime.In office

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

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Secured a post-traumatic stress fund commission for first responders.
State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari Announces Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Post-Traumatic Stress Support for Ohio First Responders
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 15, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“which includes his amendment to establish the Ohio Post-Traumatic Stress Fund Commission”
Led passage of the FORCE Act against organized retail crime.
Ghanbari named Ohio's Retail Crime Fighter of the Year
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Aug 27, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“for his leadership in passing the FORCE Act and strengthening Ohio’s response to organized retail crime”

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