Michael L. Kripchak
Democratic
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State Senator, 33rd 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 all of Carroll, Columbiana and Mahoning counties.
Al Cutrona
RepublicanIncumbent
State senator · Canfield
The gist
- Proposes limits on automated license plate reader data.In office
- Introduced a bill ending state academic distress commissions.In office
- Sponsored letting private schools hire school resource officers.In office
- Introduced a $100,000 salary cap for gubernatorial appointees.In office
- Introduced a property tax exemption for fencing around well pads.In office
- Proposes requiring county approval before library branches close.In office
- Introduced the PEACE Act shielding officials' personal information.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
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Proposes limits on automated license plate reader data.
Senator Cutrona Submits Bill for Introduction to Restrict the Use of Flock CamerasGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Sep 9, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“restrict the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) by third parties and bad actors”
Introduced a bill ending state academic distress commissions.
Cutrona Bill Seeks to Dissolve State Control of Youngstown City SchoolsGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Nov 12, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
“dissolves academic distress commissions and instead creates student support teams for certain low-performing schools”
Sponsored letting private schools hire school resource officers.
Cutrona Bill to Provide Private Schools with a School Resource Officer Heads to Senate FloorGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Mar 11, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“allows private schools to engage for a school resource officer in the same manner as a public school district”
Introduced a $100,000 salary cap for gubernatorial appointees.
Senator Cutrona Introduces Bill Capping the Salary of Governor AppointeesGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Mar 25, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“places a cap on the salaries of individuals appointed by the Governor at $100,000 annually”
Introduced a property tax exemption for fencing around well pads.
Cutrona Bill Provides Property Tax Relief for Landowners with Well PadsGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Jun 24, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“exempts required fencing around oil and gas well pads from property tax evaluations”
Proposes requiring county approval before library branches close.
Senator Cutrona to Introduce Bill Preventing Libraries from Closing Branch Locations Without County ApprovalGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Apr 17, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov
“prevents a library board of trustees from shutting down a branch location without approval of the local county board of commissioners”
Introduced the PEACE Act shielding officials' personal information.
Cutrona Introduces PEACE ActGovernment record · Ohio Senate · Nov 13, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov
“My bill sets limits on what information is publicly available about elected officials and their families”
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