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Election 2022

Ohio State Senator, District 31

November 8, 2022 · general election · District 31 · 1 candidate with a page

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by surname. Ohio rotates the order candidates appear in by precinct, so no order on this page is the order on a ballot.

Al Landis

Al Landis

Republican · Ohio State Senator, District 31, since 2023

  • Inside sales representative and district representative, Greer Steel Company.
  • Tuscarawas County commissioner, four years.
  • Member, National Rifle Association, Ohio Farm Bureau, and Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce.

9 of 11 sections researched · 25 sources

Al Landis

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 10 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: None found in the records checkedRecord in office: 7 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 7 entriesPolling and approval: None found in the records checkedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 12 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 25 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Al Landis, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Senator, District 31, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Senator, District 31, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Landis not yet researched.RaisedLandis (R)Al Landis: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentLandis (R)Al Landis: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handLandis (R)Al Landis: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Landis not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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RaisedLandis (R)Not yet researched
SpentLandis (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handLandis (R)Not yet researched
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Where they stand

Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.

Abortion

Al Landis

Al Landis pledges to protect those that cannot protect themselves.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: landisohio.com

Energy and utility bills

Al Landis

This legislation is the first major step to updating Ohio's oil and gas operation laws since 2012. I know that this legislation will allow Ohio's energy to support America's energy independence and maintain our nation's freedom.

June 25, 2026 · Official statement

Source: ohiosenate.gov

Why they are running

Al Landis

Al Landis is a conservative you can trust. He is a leader with a proven record of fighting for your family’s values.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: landisohio.com

What they have said, checked

Newest first. Each check is shown in the checker's own rating word, with their name, the date and the link.

Al Landis

None found in the records checked

Record in office

Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.

Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis7 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 4 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.2020Landis (R)Member, Ohio House of Representatives, District 98, 2011 to 2018-12-31Ohio State Senator, District 31, 2023-01-01 to present2024-07-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Andrew O. Brenner, of Senate Bill 94 (135th General Assembly), Regards the Treasurer of State, recorded ins2025-06-11 (vote): Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote 2025-06-25 (vote): Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the Senate vote w2025-10-01 (vote): Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies2025-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 217 (136th General Assembly), Authorize conveyance of state-owned land., signed into law December 19, 2025.2026-06-03 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe2026-06-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 219 (136th General Assembly), Revise the law governing oil and gas wells, signed into law June 24, 2026.
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis7 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 4 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Landis (R), 7 dated entries · as of 2026-06-24 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
PersonDateKindEntry
Landis (R)2011officeMember, Ohio House of Representatives, District 98
Landis (R)2023-01-01officeOhio State Senator, District 31
Landis (R)2024-07-24bill2024-07-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Andrew O. Brenner, of Senate Bill 94 (135th General Assembly), Regards the Treasurer of State, recorded ins
Landis (R)2025-06-11vote2025-06-11 (vote): Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote
Landis (R)2025-06-25vote2025-06-25 (vote): Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the Senate vote w
Landis (R)2025-10-01vote2025-10-01 (vote): Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies
Landis (R)2025-12-19bill2025-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 217 (136th General Assembly), Authorize conveyance of state-owned land., signed into law December 19, 2025.
Landis (R)2026-06-03vote2026-06-03 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe
Landis (R)2026-06-24bill2026-06-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 219 (136th General Assembly), Revise the law governing oil and gas wells, signed into law June 24, 2026.

Al Landis

  1. June 24, 2026 · bill

    Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 219 (136th General Assembly), Revise the law governing oil and gas wells, signed into law June 24, 2026.

    Source: legislature.ohio.gov

  2. June 3, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue 3 (Senate Joint Resolution 10); the Senate vote was 22-9 and the motion passed.

    Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10

  3. December 19, 2025 · bill

    Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 217 (136th General Assembly), Authorize conveyance of state-owned land., signed into law December 19, 2025.

    Source: legislature.ohio.gov

  4. October 1, 2025 · vote

    Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies and certain emergency levies on the ballot (the Senate vote was 21-11, override succeeded).

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  5. June 25, 2025 · vote

    Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the Senate vote was 23-10 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  6. June 11, 2025 · vote

    Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote was 23-10 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  7. July 24, 2024 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Andrew O. Brenner, of Senate Bill 94 (135th General Assembly), Regards the Treasurer of State, recorded instruments, liens, etc., signed into law July 24, 2024.

    Source: legislature.ohio.gov

Money

Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.

Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.None found in the records checked
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
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Al Landis

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Al Landis in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Al Landis in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
None found in the records checked

Totals as filed

None found in the records checked

Top donors, as filed

None found in the records checked

Outside spending

None found in the records checked

In-state share

Not yet researched

Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports

The result

Past election results, share of the voteNo prior race on file for either candidate; both keep a labeled group on this axis.LandisAl Landis: no prior race on fileno prior race on file
Past election results, share of the voteNo prior race on file for either candidate; both keep a labeled group on this axis.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemPCTNote
Landisno prior race on file

Al Landis · certified 2022-12-09

CandidateVotesShare
Al Landis87,912100.0%

Sources: 2022 Official Election Results · LaRose Certifies Results for the November 2022 General Election

Sources

  1. Ohio State Senate District 31 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  2. 2022 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
  3. LaRose Certifies Results for the November 2022 General Election · Ohio Secretary of State · 2022-12-09
  4. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Al Landis · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  6. Al Landis · The Ohio Senate · accessed 2026-09-22
  7. Al Landis for Ohio Senate · Friends for Allen Landis · accessed 2026-09-22
  8. Governor Signs Landis Bill Modernizing Ohio's Oil and Gas Laws · The Ohio Senate · 2026-06-25 · accessed 2026-09-22
  9. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  10. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  11. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  12. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  13. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  14. https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
  15. https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/2026-bfa-pac-grades-and-endorsements-ohio-general-election
  16. https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
  17. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/stark-county-slate-card.pdf
  18. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tuscarawas-county-slate-card-1.pdf
  19. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
  20. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  21. https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb219
  22. https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb217
  23. https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/sb94
  24. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  25. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21

Quick answers

When was the 2022 Ohio State Senator, District 31 election?

The election for Ohio State Senator, District 31 was held on November 8, 2022.

Who ran for Ohio State Senator, District 31 in 2022?

On the ballot for Ohio State Senator, District 31, in surname order: Al Landis (Republican).

Who won the 2022 Ohio State Senator, District 31 election?

Al Landis won the election for Ohio State Senator, District 31. Results as certified: Al Landis 100.0%.

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