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State Representative, 91st 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 Fayette, Highland and Pike counties and southwestern Ross County (Buckskin, Concord, Deerfield, Paint, Paxton and Twin townships).

Amy Wright

Democratic

Washington Court House

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Bob PetersonOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Bob Peterson

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; farmer · Sabina

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  • Supports prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for opioid addiction.
  • Sponsored state permitting of carbon-storage wells (HB 170).In office
  • Sponsored putting local government spending on Ohio Checkbook (HB 413).In office
  • Supports a proposed 90-day state gas tax suspension.In office
  • Voted for the Medicaid fraud prevention package (SB 315).In office

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

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  1. Supports prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for opioid addiction.

    Issues — Bob Peterson for Ohio

    Campaign website · Bob Peterson campaign · petersonforohio.com

    “prevention, education, addiction treatment and long-term rehabilitation services are all necessary”
  2. Sponsored state permitting of carbon-storage wells (HB 170).

    Reps. Blasdel, Peterson's Carbon Capture Regulation Bill Heads to the Governor's Desk

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

    “House Bill 170 creates a more efficient path forward that strengthens Ohio’s energy future”
  3. Sponsored putting local government spending on Ohio Checkbook (HB 413).

    Ohio House Passes Reps. Young, Peterson Bill to Expand Government Transparency Through Ohio Checkbook

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · May 20, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “House Bill 413 would require political subdivisions across Ohio to submit both expenditure and revenue information”
  4. Supports a proposed 90-day state gas tax suspension.

    State Representatives Bob Peterson and Roy Klopfenstein Applaud Proposal to Suspend Gas Tax

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Sep 24, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “today expressed strong support for a proposed 90-day suspension of Ohio’s state gas tax”
  5. Voted for the Medicaid fraud prevention package (SB 315).

    Rep. Peterson Votes in Support of Medicaid Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 18, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov

    “last week voted in support of a comprehensive legislative package aimed at fighting fraud, waste and abuse within Ohio’s Medicaid program”

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