State Representative, 76th District · 2026 General Election

Colton Stidam

Democratic

Public school employee · Mansfield

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Supports collective bargaining rights and a living wage.
Stidam for State Representative
Campaign website · Colton Stidam campaign · stidamforstate.com
“I will always stand up for our great unions when push comes to shove. … guaranteeing a living wage for fair labor”
Supports fully funding public schools.
Stidam for State Representative
Campaign website · Colton Stidam campaign · stidamforstate.com
“From fully funding our public schools and bringing new housing developments for working families”
Pledges to take no special-interest money.
Stidam for State Representative
Campaign website · Colton Stidam campaign · stidamforstate.com
“Not a single dollar will be taken or used from special interests groups”

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; House majority floor leader · Shelby

Sponsored school choice legislation; supports the Backpack Bill.
Sponsored ending routine septic inspections without probable cause (HB 692).In office
Sponsored criminalizing profits from human trafficking (HB 507).In office

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

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Sponsored school choice legislation; supports the Backpack Bill.
Marilyn John for Ohio
Campaign website · Marilyn John campaign · marilynjohnforohio.com
“she sponsored legislation to give parents a choice and a voice in their child’s education, and fought for the Backpack Bill”
Sponsored ending routine septic inspections without probable cause (HB 692).
Ohio House Passes Bill to Update Ohio's Septic Law
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 17, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“will limit the authority of boards of health to conduct routine inspections, eliminating mandatory initial and annual inspections without probable cause”
Sponsored criminalizing profits from human trafficking (HB 507).
Reps. John, Newman Legislation Targeting Human Traffickers Passes Ohio House
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Mar 5, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“prohibits individuals from receiving or acquiring money or anything of value when they know those proceeds were earned through sexual activity for hire”