Thomas West
Democratic
Former state representative · Canton
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State Senator, 29th District
Full term commencing 1/1/2027
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- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator is one of 33 members of the Ohio Senate, which writes and votes on state laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.
Covers most of Stark County: Canton, Alliance, Louisville and Massillon; Canton, Jackson, Lake, Lawrence, Lexington, Marlboro, Nimishillen, Osnaburg, Paris, Plain, Sandy and Washington townships; and parts of Perry and Tuscarawas townships.
Jane Timken
RepublicanIncumbent
State senator; attorney · Jackson Township
The gist
- Sponsored the voter photo ID constitutional amendment on this ballot.In office
- Sponsored a ban on student cell phone use during school.In office
- Introduced the JOBS Act linking colleges and employers.In office
- Sponsored tougher penalties for child sexual abuse material offenses.In office
- Sponsored letting TIF revenue build police and fire stations.In office
- Voted for the Senate's 2025 property tax relief package.In office
- Supported Senate Bill 2 favoring baseload power generation.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
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Sponsored the voter photo ID constitutional amendment on this ballot.
Senate Passes Landmark Timken, Gavarone Resolution Putting Voter ID Amendment On The BallotGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Jun 3, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“which would put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to enshrine Ohio's Voter ID laws in the state's Constitution”
Sponsored a ban on student cell phone use during school.
Senate Passes Timken Bill Addressing Student Cell Phone UseGovernment record · Ohio Senate · May 15, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
“The bill prohibits students use of cell phones in public schools during the school day.”
Introduced the JOBS Act linking colleges and employers.
Timken Introduces JOBS ActGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Jun 30, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“creates Qualified Education Partnerships (QEPs) between accredited Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) and private sector employers”
Sponsored tougher penalties for child sexual abuse material offenses.
Senate Passes Timken, Manning Bill Protecting Children From Sexually Oriented CrimesGovernment record · Ohio Senate · May 21, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“to increase penalties for certain sexually oriented offenses involving child victims and animals”
Sponsored letting TIF revenue build police and fire stations.
Senate Passes Timken Bill Expanding TIF Usage To Police And Fire Station ConstructionGovernment record · Ohio Senate · May 14, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“allows local governments to fund the construction of police and fire stations using revenue from Tax Increment Financing”
Voted for the Senate's 2025 property tax relief package.
Timken Supports $2 Billion In Long Term Relief For Ohio Property TaxpayersGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Nov 20, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
“Homeowners will see the owner-occupied tax credit increase from 12.5% to 15.38% over the next 4 years.”
Supported Senate Bill 2 favoring baseload power generation.
Timken Supports 21st Century Energy Policy Passed by SenateGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Mar 19, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
“Senate Bill 2 puts Ohio in a strong position, where it drives energy reliability and supply, while protecting consumers”
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