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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 17

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 17 · 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.

Mike Dovilla

Mike Dovilla

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 17, since 2025

  • Former appointee, U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
  • Owner and manager of a consulting firm, The Dovilla Group.
  • Senior advisor to U.S. Senator George Voinovich.

9 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources

Jessica Sutherland

Democratic

Not yet researched

Mike Dovilla

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 15 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 5 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 12 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 3 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 11 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Mike Dovilla, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-11-01 · Download this chart
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claimsnot researched
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pollingnot researched
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 17, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 17, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
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Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Dovilla not yet researched.RaisedDovilla (R)Mike Dovilla: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentDovilla (R)Mike Dovilla: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handDovilla (R)Mike Dovilla: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Dovilla not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
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GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedDovilla (R)Not yet researched
SpentDovilla (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handDovilla (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.

Education

Mike Dovilla

RENEWING OUR COMMITMENT TO WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION. Mike Dovilla is a leader in the fight for high-quality education.

March 21, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Mike Dovilla

Government ethics

Mike Dovilla

REFORMING STATE GOVERNMENT TO WORK FOR THE PEOPLE. In recent years, Ohioans have lost trust in politicians from both parties in Columbus and Washington.

March 21, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Mike Dovilla

Jobs and the economy

Mike Dovilla

CREATING JOBS AND IMPROVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Mike Dovilla believes all Ohioans who want to work deserve the opportunity to find a good paying job.

March 21, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Mike Dovilla

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.

Mike Dovilla

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 axis5 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 3 offices held on the record.2020Dovilla (R)Ohio State Representative, District 18, 2011 to 2012Ohio State Representative, District 7, 2013 to 2016Ohio State Representative, District 17, 2025 to present2025-04-09 (vote): Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and 2025-06-11 (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 yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote wa2025-07-21 (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 levies2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis5 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 3 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Dovilla (R), 5 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Dovilla (R)2011officeOhio State Representative, District 18
Dovilla (R)2013officeOhio State Representative, District 7
Dovilla (R)2025officeOhio State Representative, District 17
Dovilla (R)2025-04-09vote2025-04-09 (vote): Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and
Dovilla (R)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
Dovilla (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 House vote wa
Dovilla (R)2025-07-21vote2025-07-21 (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
Dovilla (R)2026-06-10vote2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe

Mike Dovilla

  1. June 10, 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 House vote was 62-30 and the motion passed.

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

  2. July 21, 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 House vote was 61-28, override succeeded).

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  3. 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 House vote was 59-38 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  4. 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

  5. April 9, 2025 · vote

    Voted yes 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

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 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
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Mike Dovilla

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Mike Dovilla in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Mike Dovilla in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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 vote1 prior race on file across 1 candidate.Dovilla2006 U.S. House 10Mike Dovilla, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 10th District: lost, 33.6%33.6%
Past election results, share of the vote1 prior race on file across 1 candidate.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2006 · as of 2006 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemPCTNote
Dovilla2006 U.S. House 1033.6

Mike Dovilla · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Mike Dovilla34,40354.6%
Jessica Sutherland28,64345.4%

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

Sources

Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: Ohio House of Representatives

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  2. 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
  3. LaRose certifies official 2024 general election results · The Highland County Press · 2024-12-03 · accessed 2026-09-24
  4. Mike Dovilla · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Representative Mike Dovilla - District 17 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  6. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  7. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  8. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  9. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  10. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  11. Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
  12. Ohio House of Representatives · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
  13. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  14. Federal Elections 2006 (Excel edition, sheet '2006 US House & Senate Results', Ohio rows); compiled from state elections offices · Federal Election Commission · accessed 2026-09-25
  15. Federal Elections 2006 · Federal Election Commission · accessed 2026-09-25
  16. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006 (Ohio, U.S. Representative) · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-25
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  20. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cuyahoga-county-slate-card.pdf
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  22. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  23. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  24. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 17 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 17 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 17 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 17, in surname order: Mike Dovilla (Republican), Jessica Sutherland (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 17 election?

Mike Dovilla won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 17. Results as certified: Mike Dovilla 54.6%, Jessica Sutherland 45.4%.

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