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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 40

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 40 · 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.

Bobbie Arnold

Democratic

Not yet researched

Rodney Creech

Republican · Member, Ohio House of Representatives, since 2021

  • Started a small lawn-care business after college that now has more than 40 employees (per campaign)
  • Bachelor's degree in agronomy, with an area of study in turf science, Morehead State University
  • Born and raised on his family's four-generation farm in West Alexandria, Ohio (per campaign)

9 of 11 sections researched · 21 sources

Rodney Creech

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 11 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 2 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 6 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 19 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 3 entriesSources: 13 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 21 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Rodney Creech, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-29 · 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 40, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 40, 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: Creech not yet researched.RaisedCreech (R)Rodney Creech: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentCreech (R)Rodney Creech: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handCreech (R)Rodney Creech: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Creech not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedCreech (R)Not yet researched
SpentCreech (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handCreech (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.

Local government

Rodney Creech

Investing in demolition is really an investment in our future.

April 24, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Rep. Creech Applauds Funding to Support Local Demolition Projects

Property taxes

Rodney Creech

I was proud to vote on a budget that provides Ohioans billions in property tax relief and invests in the future of our state through economic development and job creation

April 14, 2025 · Official statement

Source: Rep. Creech Votes to Deliver Billions in Historic Property Tax Relief for Ohioans

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.

Rodney Creech

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 2024 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 4 offices held on the record.20102020Creech (R)Twin Township Trustee, 2008 to 2014Preble County Commissioner, 2015 to 2020Member, Ohio House of Representatives, District 43, 2021 to 2022Member, Ohio House of Representatives, 2023 to present2024-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 256 (135th General Assembly), Require ODNR to inquire about organ donation, 2025-04-09 (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 axis6 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 4 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Creech (R), 6 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Creech (R)2008officeTwin Township Trustee
Creech (R)2015officePreble County Commissioner
Creech (R)2021officeMember, Ohio House of Representatives, District 43
Creech (R)2023officeMember, Ohio House of Representatives
Creech (R)2024-12-19bill2024-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 256 (135th General Assembly), Require ODNR to inquire about organ donation,
Creech (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
Creech (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
Creech (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
Creech (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
Creech (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

Rodney Creech

  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

  6. December 19, 2024 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 256 (135th General Assembly), Require ODNR to inquire about organ donation, signed into law December 19, 2024 (effective March 20, 2025).

    Source: House Bill 256, 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
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
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Rodney Creech

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Rodney Creech in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Rodney Creech 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.CreechRodney Creech: 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
Creechno prior race on file

Rodney Creech · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Rodney Creech45,61577.1%
Bobbie Arnold13,56922.9%

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

Sources

  1. Ohio House of Representatives District 40 · 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. Rodney Creech · 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
  6. Representative Rodney Creech - District 40 · Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. About Rodney · Committee to Elect Rodney Creech · 2026-09-22 · accessed 2026-09-22
  8. Rep. Creech Votes to Deliver Billions in Historic Property Tax Relief for Ohioans · Ohio House of Representatives · 2025-04-14 · accessed 2026-09-22
  9. Rep. Creech Applauds Funding to Support Local Demolition Projects · Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-04-24 · accessed 2026-09-22
  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. https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/2026-bfa-pac-grades-and-endorsements-ohio-general-election
  16. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/butler-county-slate-card.pdf
  17. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/montgomery-county-slate-card.pdf
  18. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
  19. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  20. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  21. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  22. House Bill 256, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 40 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 40 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 40 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 40, in surname order: Bobbie Arnold (Democratic), Rodney Creech (Republican).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 40 election?

Rodney Creech won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 40. Results as certified: Bobbie Arnold 22.9%, Rodney Creech 77.1%.

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