State
State Representative, 99th District
- Vote for
- 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.
Most of Geauga County (including Chardon, Middlefield and Burton) and northeastern Ashtabula County (including the cities of Ashtabula and Conneaut).
Public safety
Louis MurphyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sarah Fowler ArthurRepublican
- Voted for SB 56 revising marijuana law and regulating hemp.In office
Education
Louis MurphyDemocratic
- Supports funding public education, including trade and vocational schools.
Sarah Fowler ArthurRepublican
- Supports parental direction and local control of schools.
- Supports cutting outdated educator requirements (HB 455).In office
Economy & jobs
Louis MurphyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sarah Fowler ArthurRepublican
- Sponsored classifying maple syrup production as agriculture (HB 733).In office
- Sponsored lower amusement ride inspection fees (HB 433).In office
Roads & infrastructure
Louis MurphyDemocratic
- Proposes low-cost utility programs and expanded utility infrastructure.
Sarah Fowler ArthurRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Louis MurphyDemocratic
- Supports lowering out-of-pocket costs and protecting local pharmacies.
Sarah Fowler ArthurRepublican
- Supports barring SNAP purchases of soda and sugary drinks.In office
Government & transparency
Louis MurphyDemocratic
- Supports maintaining state funding for local governments.
Sarah Fowler ArthurRepublican
No documented position found.
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; 6 issues covered in this race.