State Representative, 99th District · 2026 General Election

Louis Murphy

Democratic

High school teacher and coach · Ashtabula

The gist

Supports funding public education, including trade and vocational schools.
Supports lowering out-of-pocket costs and protecting local pharmacies.
Supports maintaining state funding for local governments.
Proposes low-cost utility programs and expanded utility infrastructure.

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Supports funding public education, including trade and vocational schools.
Policy | Louis Murphy for Ohio's 99th District
Campaign website · Louis Murphy campaign · murphyforohio.com
“Fund public education and recognize it as a pathway to success for our youth, including trade and vocational schools”
Supports lowering out-of-pocket costs and protecting local pharmacies.
Policy | Louis Murphy for Ohio's 99th District
Campaign website · Louis Murphy campaign · murphyforohio.com
“Lower out-of-pocket costs and protect hometown pharmacies”
Supports maintaining state funding for local governments.
Policy | Louis Murphy for Ohio's 99th District
Campaign website · Louis Murphy campaign · murphyforohio.com
“Keep funding for local government”
Proposes low-cost utility programs and expanded utility infrastructure.
Policy | Louis Murphy for Ohio's 99th District
Campaign website · Louis Murphy campaign · murphyforohio.com
“Explore low-cost utility programs and expand utility infrastructure district-wide”

Sarah Fowler Arthur

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; small business owner · Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County

The gist

Supports parental direction and local control of schools.
Sponsored classifying maple syrup production as agriculture (HB 733).In office
Supports cutting outdated educator requirements (HB 455).In office
Sponsored lower amusement ride inspection fees (HB 433).In office
Supports barring SNAP purchases of soda and sugary drinks.In office
Voted for SB 56 revising marijuana law and regulating hemp.In office

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

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Supports parental direction and local control of schools.
Biography — Elect Sarah Fowler Arthur
Campaign website · Sarah Fowler Arthur campaign · electsarahfowler.com
“Sarah has supported parental direction of children’s education and local control of Ohio’s public schools throughout her time in office.”
Sponsored classifying maple syrup production as agriculture (HB 733).
Ohio House Passes Reps. Fowler Arthur's, D. Thomas' Legislation Supporting Maple Syrup Producers Across the State
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Jun 9, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“House Bill 733 recognizes the cultivation of trees for the production of maple syrup and maple products as an agricultural activity”
Supports cutting outdated educator requirements (HB 455).
Chair Fowler Arthur Supports Three Bills that Impact Ohio Schools and Students
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Nov 21, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“House Bill 455 will modernize Ohio’s education code by eliminating outdated educator requirements and reducing administrative burden”
Sponsored lower amusement ride inspection fees (HB 433).
Ohio House Passes Reps. Fowler Arthur, Klopfenstein Bill to Modernize Amusement Ride Inspection Fees
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Nov 5, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“our outdated fee structure placed an unfair burden on small, family-owned businesses”
Supports barring SNAP purchases of soda and sugary drinks.
Rep. Fowler Arthur Applauds Federal Approval for Ohio's Restrictions on SNAP Soda and Sugary Drink Purchases
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Mar 6, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to approve Ohio’s waiver submission to restrict purchases of full-sugar soft drinks”
Voted for SB 56 revising marijuana law and regulating hemp.
Rep. Fowler Arthur Votes in Support of Updating Ohio's Marijuana Laws
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Oct 22, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“today voted in support of Senate Bill 56, legislation updating Ohio’s marijuana laws”