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.
Taxes & budget
Ben WeberRepublican
- Pledges to cut property tax bills.
Kent HalloranDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Ben WeberRepublican
- Supports gun rights.
Kent HalloranDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Ben WeberRepublican
- Supports parental rights over curriculum and school choice.
Kent HalloranDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Ben WeberRepublican
- Supports expanding in-state natural gas energy production.
Kent HalloranDemocratic
- Supports protecting farmland and expanding rural broadband.
Roads & infrastructure
Ben WeberRepublican
No documented position found.
Kent HalloranDemocratic
- Supports investing in roads, broadband and utilities.
Health & human services
Ben WeberRepublican
- Opposes abortion.
Kent HalloranDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Ben WeberRepublican
No documented position found.
Kent HalloranDemocratic
- Supports ethics reform and transparency.
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.