Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 32

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 32 · 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.

Jim Colopy

Democratic

Not yet researched

Jack K. Daniels

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 32, since 2024

  • Purchased Kandel Transport Inc., a trucking company, in 1991
  • Founded Kandel Cold Storage in 1997
  • Attended Kent State University

9 of 11 sections researched · 23 sources

Jack K. Daniels

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 13 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 6 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 6 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 19 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 4 entriesSources: 15 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 23 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Jack K. Daniels, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
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Coverage, by section
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsnot researched
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pollingnot researched
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endorsementsresearched
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 32, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 32, 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 32, as published
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Daniels not yet researched.RaisedDaniels (R)Jack K. Daniels: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentDaniels (R)Jack K. Daniels: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handDaniels (R)Jack K. Daniels: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Daniels 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
RaisedDaniels (R)Not yet researched
SpentDaniels (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handDaniels (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.

Cost of living

Jack K. Daniels

Every day Ohioans feel the cost of bad government policies that have resulted in inflation. Inflation has added a continual strain on families and businesses. Jack will work to put more money back in Ohio taxpayers’ wallets by advocating for an efficient government and responsible tax policies that help everyday Ohioans.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Jack Daniels for State Representative

Education

Jack K. Daniels

While serving on The Portage Lakes Career Center school board, Jack saw how vocational education can succeed for vocational students and also for students preparing for college. Northeast Ohio is starving for well-trained workers on every level. Jack knows this all too well, owning a trucking company!

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Jack Daniels for State Representative

Jobs and the economy

Jack K. Daniels

Jack knows first-hand the importance of small businesses as a small business owner. Millions of Ohioans are employees of a small business. As a state representative, Jack will work to make Ohio the best state in the country to start and own a business. With lifelong business experience, Jack will be a voice for business owners and their employees in Columbus.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Jack Daniels for State Representative

Public safety

Jack K. Daniels

As a city council member, Jack is proud to have supported law enforcement and first responders by voting to give them the resources they need. In Columbus, Jack will continue to support our law enforcement and give them resources.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Jack Daniels for State Representative

School choice

Jack K. Daniels

Ohio is full of dedicated teachers, but some systems are failing these great teachers, students, and families. Giving parents the choice to take their children to successful school’s force administrators to compete. Ohio’s career tech systems are a great example of how schools can succeed when they are forced to attract students and families.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Jack Daniels for State Representative

Why they are running

Jack K. Daniels

I am not a career politician; this community supported me as I grew my business and raised my children, now it’s time for me to give back! I ask for your vote and your support!

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Jack Daniels for State Representative

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.

Jack K. Daniels

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 axis6 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Daniels (R)Member, New Franklin City Council (at-large), 2021 to 2024Ohio State Representative, District 32, 2024-04-24 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 levies2026-03-20 (bill): Primary sponsor (with Rep. Roy Klopfenstein) of House Bill 10 (136th General Assembly), to regulate imitation meat and egg products and to r2026-06-10 (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 axis6 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Daniels (R), 6 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis
PersonDateKindEntry
Daniels (R)2021officeMember, New Franklin City Council (at-large)
Daniels (R)2024-04-24officeOhio State Representative, District 32
Daniels (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
Daniels (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
Daniels (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
Daniels (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
Daniels (R)2026-03-20bill2026-03-20 (bill): Primary sponsor (with Rep. Roy Klopfenstein) of House Bill 10 (136th General Assembly), to regulate imitation meat and egg products and to r
Daniels (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

Jack K. Daniels

  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. March 20, 2026 · bill

    Primary sponsor (with Rep. Roy Klopfenstein) of House Bill 10 (136th General Assembly), to regulate imitation meat and egg products and to revise various agriculture laws, effective March 20, 2026.

    Source: House Bill 10 - 136th General Assembly

  3. 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

  4. 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

  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 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 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
Status
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Jack K. Daniels

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Jack K. Daniels in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Jack K. Daniels 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.DanielsJack K. Daniels: 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
Danielsno prior race on file

Jack K. Daniels · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Jack K. Daniels31,05057.2%
Jim Colopy23,19342.8%

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

Sources

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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. Jack K. Daniels (Ohio) · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
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  7. Jack K. Daniels Biography · Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  8. Representative Jack K. Daniels - District 32 · Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  9. House Bill 10 - 136th General Assembly · Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  10. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  11. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  12. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  13. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  14. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  15. Former Councilman Jack Daniels honored · Akron.com · accessed 2026-09-25
  16. Businessman Jack Daniels appointed to take over disgraced state Rep. Bob Young’s House seat · Ohio Capital Journal · accessed 2026-09-25
  17. https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.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 32 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 32 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 32 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 32, in surname order: Jim Colopy (Democratic), Jack K. Daniels (Republican).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 32 election?

Jack K. Daniels won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 32. Results as certified: Jim Colopy 42.8%, Jack K. Daniels 57.2%.

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