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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 28

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 28 · 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.

Karen Brownlee

Karen Brownlee

Democratic · Ohio State Representative, District 28, since 2025

  • Social worker
  • Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan, 1995 (per campaign)
  • Master of Social Work, Northern Kentucky University, 2018 (per campaign)

9 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources

Regina Collins

Independent

Write-in candidate

Not yet researched

Jenn Giroux

Republican

Not yet researched

Karen Brownlee

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 9 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 5 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 6 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 7 entriesSources: 10 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Karen Brownlee, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-22 · Download this chart
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SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsnot researched
recordresearched
moneyresearched
interestsresearched
pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
endorsementsresearched
sourcesresearched

The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 28, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 28, 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: Brownlee not yet researched.RaisedBrownlee (D)Karen Brownlee: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentBrownlee (D)Karen Brownlee: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handBrownlee (D)Karen Brownlee: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Brownlee not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedBrownlee (D)Not yet researched
SpentBrownlee (D)Not yet researched
Cash on handBrownlee (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.

Government ethics

Karen Brownlee

Honesty, accountability, and the ability to listen to and bring people together to get the best outcomes for the most people.

October 9, 2024 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Karen Brownlee

Health care

Karen Brownlee

I believe in healthier communities. This means equitable access to support the health and safety of all people in Ohio. As a social worker, my major focus is going to be helping kids and families.

October 9, 2024 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Karen Brownlee

Why they are running

Karen Brownlee

I am running to bring common sense and normalcy to the Ohio State House. I am tired of chaos and culture wars.

October 9, 2024 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Karen Brownlee

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.

Karen Brownlee

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; 1 office held on the record.Brownlee (D)Ohio State Representative, District 28, 2025 to present2025-04-09 (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): Did not vote on overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-t2026-06-10 (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 axis5 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Brownlee (D), 5 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Brownlee (D)2025officeOhio State Representative, District 28
Brownlee (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
Brownlee (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
Brownlee (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
Brownlee (D)2025-07-21vote2025-07-21 (vote): Did not vote on overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-t
Brownlee (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

Karen Brownlee

  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. July 21, 2025 · vote

    Did not vote on 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

  3. 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

  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 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

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
None found in the records checked

Karen Brownlee

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Karen Brownlee in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Karen Brownlee 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.BrownleeKaren Brownlee: 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
Brownleeno prior race on file

Karen Brownlee · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Karen Brownlee35,67155.9%
Jenn Giroux28,12144.1%
Regina Collins50.0%

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

Sources

  1. Ohio House of Representatives District 28 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  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. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Karen Brownlee · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  6. Representative Karen Brownlee - District 28 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  8. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  9. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  10. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  11. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  12. https://oft-aft.org/2026election
  13. https://uawpower.org/states/ohio
  14. https://gunsensevoter.org/states/oh/voterguide/
  15. https://gunsensevoter.org/faq/
  16. https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
  17. https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/
  18. https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/elections
  19. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio Announces State Legislature, Supreme Court Endorsements · 2026-07-20
  20. 2026 Abortion Forward endorsements · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
  21. Abortion Forward releases slate of candidates who respect will of voters · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
  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 28 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 28 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 28 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 28, in surname order: Karen Brownlee (Democratic), Jenn Giroux (Republican). Write-in candidate, not printed on the ballot: Regina Collins.

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 28 election?

Karen Brownlee won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 28. Results as certified: Karen Brownlee 55.9%, Regina Collins 0.0%, Jenn Giroux 44.1%.

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