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State Representative, 88th 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 Sandusky and Seneca counties.

Aaron W. Jones

Democratic

Production supervisor; Tiffin city councilman · Tiffin

The gist

  • Supports property tax relief for homeowners, renters and seniors.
  • Proposes closing tax loopholes for out-of-state corporations.
  • Supports workers' right to organize and apprenticeships.
  • Supports funding rural hospitals and addiction treatment.
  • Supports expanding mental health and addiction treatment to reduce crime.
More about Aaron
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  1. Supports property tax relief for homeowners, renters and seniors.

    Aaron Jones for Ohio House District 88

    Campaign website · Aaron Jones campaign · jonesforohio.com

    “Reduce the property tax burden on homeowners and renters—and stop seniors from being taxed out of their homes”
  2. Proposes closing tax loopholes for out-of-state corporations.

    Aaron Jones for Ohio House District 88

    Campaign website · Aaron Jones campaign · jonesforohio.com

    “Close tax loopholes that reward out-of-state mega-corporations while local families foot the bill”
  3. Supports workers' right to organize and apprenticeships.

    Aaron Jones for Ohio House District 88

    Campaign website · Aaron Jones campaign · jonesforohio.com

    “Defend workers' freedom to organize for better wages and working conditions”
  4. Supports funding rural hospitals and addiction treatment.

    Aaron Jones for Ohio House District 88

    Campaign website · Aaron Jones campaign · jonesforohio.com

    “Protect and fund our rural hospitals and clinics before we lose them”
  5. Supports expanding mental health and addiction treatment to reduce crime.

    Aaron Jones for Ohio House District 88

    Campaign website · Aaron Jones campaign · jonesforohio.com

    “Expand mental health and addiction treatment so families can get help before a crisis”
Photo of Gary Click
Gary ClickOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Gary Click

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; pastor emeritus · Vickery

The gist

  • Opposes red flag laws; co-sponsored constitutional carry.
  • Supports local approval of wind and solar farms.
  • Opposes abortion and gender transition care for minors.
  • Introduced limits on Flock camera surveillance (1984 No More Act).In office
  • Sponsored letting students play sports not offered at their school.In office
  • Sponsored nuisance-claim protection for racetracks (HB 639).In office

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

More about Gary
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  1. Opposes red flag laws; co-sponsored constitutional carry.

    Issues — Gary Click

    Campaign website · Gary Click campaign · garyclick.com

    “We cannot raise the white flag on red flag laws that target law abiding citizens. … has co-sponsored and voted for bills to arm school staff and enact constitutional carry in Ohio”
  2. Supports local approval of wind and solar farms.

    Issues — Gary Click

    Campaign website · Gary Click campaign · garyclick.com

    “He also votged to give local communities a voice in wind turbines and solar farms.”
  3. Opposes abortion and gender transition care for minors.

    Gary Click

    Campaign website · Gary Click campaign · garyclick.com

    “pro-life legislation, prohibiting sex changes for children”
  4. Introduced limits on Flock camera surveillance (1984 No More Act).

    State Rep. Gary Click Introduces the 1984 No More Act

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 11, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “introduced a new piece of legislation, the 1984 No More Act, which works to address the growing concerns surrounding Flock Cameras”
  5. Sponsored letting students play sports not offered at their school.

    State Representative Click's SAM Act Heads for Governor's Desk

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 11, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “the SAM Act, will work to give students the ability to participate in sports not offered at their home school”
  6. Sponsored nuisance-claim protection for racetracks (HB 639).

    Ohio House Passes Bill Safeguarding Ohio Racing Facilities

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “The bill would establish a complete legal defense for racing facilities against certain nuisance claims”

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