State
State Representative, 97th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- 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 Muskingum County and most of Guernsey County, including Cambridge. No Democratic candidate filed.
Taxes & budget
Tim GodwinLibertarian
- Supports abolishing property taxes.
Kris GeisIndependent
No documented position found.
Adam P. HolmesRepublican
- Voted for the "Stop the Spikes" property tax bills.In office
Education
Tim GodwinLibertarian
- Supports school funding not tied to local property values.
Kris GeisIndependent
No documented position found.
Adam P. HolmesRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Tim GodwinLibertarian
No documented position found.
Kris GeisIndependent
No documented position found.
Adam P. HolmesRepublican
- Supports expanding nuclear generation in Ohio.In office
Environment & parks
Tim GodwinLibertarian
No documented position found.
Kris GeisIndependent
No documented position found.
Adam P. HolmesRepublican
- Led creation of a joint legislative data center committee.In office
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; 4 issues covered in this race.