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State Representative, 88th District

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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 Sandusky and Seneca counties.

Taxes & budget

  • Aaron W. JonesDemocratic

    • Supports property tax relief for homeowners, renters and seniors.
    • Proposes closing tax loopholes for out-of-state corporations.
  • Gary ClickRepublican

    No documented position found.

Public safety

  • Aaron W. JonesDemocratic

    • Supports expanding mental health and addiction treatment to reduce crime.
  • Gary ClickRepublican

    • Opposes red flag laws; co-sponsored constitutional carry.
    • Introduced limits on Flock camera surveillance (1984 No More Act).In office

Education

  • Aaron W. JonesDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Gary ClickRepublican

    • Sponsored letting students play sports not offered at their school.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Aaron W. JonesDemocratic

    • Supports workers' right to organize and apprenticeships.
  • Gary ClickRepublican

    • Sponsored nuisance-claim protection for racetracks (HB 639).In office

Environment & parks

  • Aaron W. JonesDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Gary ClickRepublican

    • Supports local approval of wind and solar farms.

Health & human services

  • Aaron W. JonesDemocratic

    • Supports funding rural hospitals and addiction treatment.
  • Gary ClickRepublican

    • Opposes abortion and gender transition care for minors.

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; 6 issues covered in this race.