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State Representative, 76th 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 Richland County.
Education
Colton StidamDemocratic
- Supports fully funding public schools.
Marilyn S. JohnRepublican
- Sponsored school choice legislation; supports the Backpack Bill.
Economy & jobs
Colton StidamDemocratic
- Supports collective bargaining rights and a living wage.
Marilyn S. JohnRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Colton StidamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Marilyn S. JohnRepublican
- Sponsored ending routine septic inspections without probable cause (HB 692).In office
Government & transparency
Colton StidamDemocratic
- Pledges to take no special-interest money.
Marilyn S. JohnRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Colton StidamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Marilyn S. JohnRepublican
- Sponsored criminalizing profits from human trafficking (HB 507).In office
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