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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.