State

State Representative, 86th 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 Union County and the city of Marion with Marion, Pleasant and Prospect townships in Marion County. Open seat: Rep. Tracy M. Richardson is not on the ballot.

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Ben Weber

Republican

Attorney · Union County

The gist

Pledges to cut property tax bills.
Opposes abortion.
Supports parental rights over curriculum and school choice.
Supports gun rights.
Supports expanding in-state natural gas energy production.

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Pledges to cut property tax bills.
Ben Weber for State Representative
Campaign website · Ben Weber campaign · benweberforohio.com
“I will fight to cut property tax bills so families and small businesses can keep more of their hard-earned money”
Opposes abortion.
Ben Weber for State Representative
Campaign website · Ben Weber campaign · benweberforohio.com
“I believe every child is a precious gift, which is why I am 100% pro-life.”
Supports parental rights over curriculum and school choice.
About — Ben Weber for State Representative
Campaign website · Ben Weber campaign · benweberforohio.com
“a strong advocate for parental rights and school choice”
Supports gun rights.
About — Ben Weber for State Representative
Campaign website · Ben Weber campaign · benweberforohio.com
“He is 100% pro-life, a steadfast defender of the Second Amendment”
Supports expanding in-state natural gas energy production.
Ben Weber for State Representative
Campaign website · Ben Weber campaign · benweberforohio.com
“Ohio is rich in energy — from natural gas and manufacturing innovation. If we unleash that potential, we can lower costs”

Kent Halloran

Democratic

Environmental engineer · Marion

The gist

Supports protecting farmland and expanding rural broadband.
Supports ethics reform and transparency.
Supports investing in roads, broadband and utilities.

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Supports protecting farmland and expanding rural broadband.
Kent Halloran for Ohio House District 86
Campaign website · Kent Halloran campaign · halloran4ohio.com
“I support reducing unnecessary burdens on farmers, protecting farmland, improving rural infrastructure, expanding broadband access”
Supports ethics reform and transparency.
Kent Halloran for Ohio House District 86
Campaign website · Kent Halloran campaign · halloran4ohio.com
“Restoring trust through transparency, ethics reform, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.”
Supports investing in roads, broadband and utilities.
Kent Halloran for Ohio House District 86
Campaign website · Kent Halloran campaign · halloran4ohio.com
“Investing in roads, broadband, utilities, and the infrastructure communities depend on.”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.