Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 1

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 1 · 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.

Dontavius L. Jarrells

Dontavius L. Jarrells

Democratic · Ohio State Representative, since 2021

  • Health equity policy and program lead, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
  • Chief of communications, Franklin County Treasurer's Office.
  • Graduated East Technical High School, 2006.

9 of 11 sections researched · 30 sources

Dontavius L. Jarrells

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 10 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 5 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 8 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 6 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 7 entriesSources: 13 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 30 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Dontavius L. Jarrells, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-22 · Download this chart
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Coverage, by section
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 1, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 1, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 1, as published
Status
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Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Jarrells not yet researched.RaisedJarrells (D)Dontavius L. Jarrells: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentJarrells (D)Dontavius L. Jarrells: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handJarrells (D)Dontavius L. Jarrells: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Jarrells not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filed
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedJarrells (D)Not yet researched
SpentJarrells (D)Not yet researched
Cash on handJarrells (D)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

Dontavius L. Jarrells

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IS A FUNDEMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On The Issues

Civil rights

Dontavius L. Jarrells

LOVE IS LOVE

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On The Issues

Guns

Dontavius L. Jarrells

BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On The Issues

Why they are running

Dontavius L. Jarrells

I envision an Ohio where everyone can access high-paying careers & high-quality education. An Ohio where our kids are safe from firearms & families don't have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Simply put, I work for you.

September 21, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells - District 1

Workers and wages

Dontavius L. Jarrells

INCREASE OHIO’S MINIMUM WAGE

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On The Issues

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.

Dontavius L. Jarrells

Not yet researched

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 axis8 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Jarrells (D)Ohio State Representative, District 25, 2021-01-01 to 2022Ohio State Representative, District 1, 2023-01-01 to present2024-07-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 226 (135th General Assembly), Regards customer-owned water service lines2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. P. Scott Lipps, of House Bill 106 (135th General Assembly), Enact the Pay Stub Protection Act, signed into 2025-04-09 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and t2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bi2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was2025-07-21 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax2025-10-20 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Josh Williams, of House Bill 57 (136th General Assembly), Regards school policies on administering overdose2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis8 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Jarrells (D), 8 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Jarrells (D)2021-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 25
Jarrells (D)2023-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 1
Jarrells (D)2024-07-24bill2024-07-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 226 (135th General Assembly), Regards customer-owned water service lines
Jarrells (D)2025-01-08bill2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. P. Scott Lipps, of House Bill 106 (135th General Assembly), Enact the Pay Stub Protection Act, signed into
Jarrells (D)2025-04-09vote2025-04-09 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and t
Jarrells (D)2025-06-11vote2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bi
Jarrells (D)2025-06-25vote2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was
Jarrells (D)2025-07-21vote2025-07-21 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax
Jarrells (D)2025-10-20bill2025-10-20 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Josh Williams, of House Bill 57 (136th General Assembly), Regards school policies on administering overdose
Jarrells (D)2026-06-10vote2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November

Dontavius L. Jarrells

  1. June 10, 2026 · vote

    Voted no 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 House vote was 62-30 and the motion passed.

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

  2. October 20, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Josh Williams, of House Bill 57 (136th General Assembly), Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs, signed into law October 20, 2025.

    Source: House Bill 57 - 136th General Assembly

  3. July 21, 2025 · vote

    Voted against overriding 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 House vote was 61-28, override succeeded).

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  4. June 25, 2025 · vote

    Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 59-38 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  5. June 11, 2025 · vote

    Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 1-85 and the motion failed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  6. April 9, 2025 · vote

    Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  7. January 8, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. P. Scott Lipps, of House Bill 106 (135th General Assembly), Enact the Pay Stub Protection Act, signed into law January 8, 2025.

    Source: House Bill 106 - 135th General Assembly

  8. July 24, 2024 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 226 (135th General Assembly), Regards customer-owned water service lines replacement costs, signed into law July 24, 2024.

    Source: House Bill 226 - 135th General Assembly

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
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Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
Status
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Dontavius L. Jarrells

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Dontavius L. Jarrells in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Dontavius L. Jarrells in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Where the money went, as filed
Status
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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.JarrellsDontavius L. Jarrells: 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
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Past election results, share of the vote
GroupItemPCTNote
Jarrellsno prior race on file

Dontavius L. Jarrells · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Dontavius L. Jarrells35,739100.0%

Sources: 2024 Official Election Results · LaRose certifies official 2024 general election results

Sources

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  6. On The Issues · Friends of Dontavius Jarrells · 2026-09-21 · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. House Bill 57 - 136th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-21
  8. House Bill 106 - 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-21
  9. House Bill 226 - 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-21
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  14. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
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Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 1 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 1 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 1 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 1, in surname order: Dontavius L. Jarrells (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 1 election?

Dontavius L. Jarrells won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 1. Results as certified: Dontavius L. Jarrells 100.0%.

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