State
State Senator, 29th District
Full term commencing 1/1/2027
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Thomas WestDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jane TimkenRepublican
- Voted for the Senate's 2025 property tax relief package.In office
Public safety
Thomas WestDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jane TimkenRepublican
- Sponsored letting TIF revenue build police and fire stations.In office
Education
Thomas WestDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jane TimkenRepublican
- Sponsored a ban on student cell phone use during school.In office
Economy & jobs
Thomas WestDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jane TimkenRepublican
- Introduced the JOBS Act linking colleges and employers.In office
Environment & parks
Thomas WestDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jane TimkenRepublican
- Supported Senate Bill 2 favoring baseload power generation.In office
Government & transparency
Thomas WestDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jane TimkenRepublican
- Sponsored the voter photo ID constitutional amendment on this ballot.In office
Courts & justice
Thomas WestDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jane TimkenRepublican
- Sponsored tougher penalties for child sexual abuse material offenses.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; 7 issues covered in this race.