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State Representative, 77th District

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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 Wayne County.

Brooke Dillon

Democratic

Wooster

The gist

  • Supports raising Ohio's minimum wage.
  • Supports expanding health care access and affordable housing.
  • Pledges to take no PAC money.
  • Opposes federal tariffs as harmful to Ohio farmers.
More about Brooke
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  1. Supports raising Ohio's minimum wage.

    About — Brooke Dillon for Ohio State House District 77

    Campaign website · Brooke Dillon campaign · brookedillonforohio.com

    “The state-set minimum wage isn’t keeping up and working-class families are bearing the brunt.”
  2. Supports expanding health care access and affordable housing.

    About — Brooke Dillon for Ohio State House District 77

    Campaign website · Brooke Dillon campaign · brookedillonforohio.com

    “Ohio can and should be doing more to expand healthcare access and encourage more affordable housing”
  3. Pledges to take no PAC money.

    Brooke Dillon for Ohio State House District 77

    Campaign website · Brooke Dillon campaign · brookedillonforohio.com

    “I’ll never take PAC money because the voice of the people should prevail over special interests.”
  4. Opposes federal tariffs as harmful to Ohio farmers.

    About — Brooke Dillon for Ohio State House District 77

    Campaign website · Brooke Dillon campaign · brookedillonforohio.com

    “Trump's tariffs have been a disaster for Ohio farmers”
Photo of Meredith Craig
Meredith CraigOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Meredith Craig

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative · Smithville

The gist

  • Supports eliminating the state income tax.
  • Supports requiring in-person doctor visits for mifepristone.
  • Sponsored disclosure rules for third-party litigation funding (HB 105).In office
  • Introduced requiring voter approval for traffic cameras (HB 843).In office
  • Co-sponsored a law against harassing first responders (HB 20).In office
  • Sponsored roofing contract protections for homeowners (HB 769).In office

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

More about Meredith
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  1. Supports eliminating the state income tax.

    Legislative Priorities | Meredith Craig

    Campaign website · Meredith Craig campaign · meredithcraigforohio.com

    “Supported efforts to simplify Ohio’s income tax system through a flat tax rate and remains committed to eliminating the state income tax altogether.”
  2. Supports requiring in-person doctor visits for mifepristone.

    Legislative Priorities | Meredith Craig

    Campaign website · Meredith Craig campaign · meredithcraigforohio.com

    “Championing legislation to manage the instant mail-order access to mifepristone and require in-person physician visits”
  3. Sponsored disclosure rules for third-party litigation funding (HB 105).

    Reps. Meredith Craig, Jim Thomas' House Bill 105 Signed into Law

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 16, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “bringing long-overdue transparency to third-party litigation funding and prevents foreign entities from influencing Ohio’s courts”
  4. Introduced requiring voter approval for traffic cameras (HB 843).

    Rep. Craig Introduces Legislation Requiring Voter Approval for Traffic Cameras

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 4, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “legislation that requires a city or a village to obtain voter approval before operating automated traffic cameras”
  5. Co-sponsored a law against harassing first responders (HB 20).

    Ohio Governor Signs Bill to Protect First Responders and Ensure the Safety of Ohio Communities

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jul 9, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “The legislation, co-sponsored by Craig, creates the offense of harassing an emergency service responder”
  6. Sponsored roofing contract protections for homeowners (HB 769).

    Reps. Kishman, Craig Deliver Sponsor Testimony on H.B. 769 to Protect Ohio Homeowners from Roofing Fraud

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · May 26, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “legislation aimed at strengthening consumer protections for Ohio homeowners seeking roof repairs and filing insurance claims”

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