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State Representative, 98th 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 Coshocton and Holmes counties and most of Knox County, including Mount Vernon.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Scott GrundDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Mark HinerRepublican

    • Supports eliminating Ohio's state income tax.
    • Proposes exempting owner-occupied homes from property taxes.In office

Education

  • Scott GrundDemocratic

    • Supports full funding for public schools and teachers.

  • Mark HinerRepublican

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

  • Scott GrundDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Mark HinerRepublican

    • Sponsored requiring American steel in state projects (HB 284).In office
    • Sponsored reduced-rate state loans for defense businesses (HB 332).In office

Health & human services

  • Scott GrundDemocratic

    • Supports expanding affordable health care and mental health access.
    • Supports quality, affordable child care.

  • Mark HinerRepublican

    • Introduced opening rural health boards to PAs, nurse practitioners.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.