State
State Senator, 33rd 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 all of Carroll, Columbiana and Mahoning counties.
Taxes & budget
Michael L. KripchakDemocratic
No documented position found.
Al CutronaRepublican
- Introduced a property tax exemption for fencing around well pads.In office
Public safety
Michael L. KripchakDemocratic
No documented position found.
Al CutronaRepublican
- Sponsored letting private schools hire school resource officers.In office
- Introduced the PEACE Act shielding officials' personal information.In office
Education
Michael L. KripchakDemocratic
No documented position found.
Al CutronaRepublican
- Introduced a bill ending state academic distress commissions.In office
Government & transparency
Michael L. KripchakDemocratic
No documented position found.
Al CutronaRepublican
- Proposes limits on automated license plate reader data.In office
- Introduced a $100,000 salary cap for gubernatorial appointees.In office
- Proposes requiring county approval before library branches close.In office
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