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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 42

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 42 · 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.

Elgin Rogers Jr.

Elgin Rogers Jr.

Democratic · Ohio State Representative, since 2022

  • Began his career teaching American Government and Political Science at the collegiate level
  • Alumnus, Harvard University Kennedy School Senior Executives in State and Local Government program
  • Master of Arts, Indiana University Bloomington

8 of 11 sections researched · 22 sources

Elgin Rogers Jr.

Coverage, by section8 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 11 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 5 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: Not yet researchedPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 3 entriesSources: 12 entries8 of 11 sections researched · 22 sources
Coverage, by section8 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Elgin Rogers Jr., 8 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-29 · Download this chart
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 42, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 42, 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: Jr. not yet researched.RaisedJr. (D)Elgin Rogers Jr.: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentJr. (D)Elgin Rogers Jr.: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handJr. (D)Elgin Rogers Jr.: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Jr. not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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RaisedJr. (D)Not yet researched
SpentJr. (D)Not yet researched
Cash on handJr. (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.

Education

Elgin Rogers Jr.

He is an advocate for expanding educational opportunities for all. He views education as the foundation that leads to multiple pathways to a healthy and successful life.

September 21, 2026 · Official legislature biography

Source: Elgin Rogers, Jr. Biography

Property taxes

Elgin Rogers Jr.

In his second term, Representative Rogers remains committed to improving the lives of Ohioans by reducing the property tax burden, improving educational opportunities, and protecting our democratic way of life through policy and advocacy.

September 21, 2026 · Official legislature biography

Source: Elgin Rogers, Jr. Biography

Why they are running

Elgin Rogers Jr.

Everyone in our nation should have an unfettered opportunity to live up to their potential and contribute. Government must ensure that this is possible for all.

September 21, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr. - District 42

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.

Elgin Rogers Jr.

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 2024 to 2026; 4 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Jr. (D)Ohio State Representative, District 44, 2022-11-16 to 2024-12-31Ohio State Representative, District 42, 2025-01-01 to present2024-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Josh Williams, of House Bill 234 (135th General Assembly), Regards imposing sentence on offender who entere2025-04-09 (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 t2025-06-25 (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-tax2026-06-10 (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 2024 to 2026; 4 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Jr. (D), 5 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Jr. (D)2022-11-16officeOhio State Representative, District 44
Jr. (D)2025-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 42
Jr. (D)2024-12-19bill2024-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Josh Williams, of House Bill 234 (135th General Assembly), Regards imposing sentence on offender who entere
Jr. (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
Jr. (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
Jr. (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
Jr. (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

Elgin Rogers Jr.

  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

    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

  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. 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

  5. December 19, 2024 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Josh Williams, of House Bill 234 (135th General Assembly), Regards imposing sentence on offender who entered an Alford plea, signed into law December 19, 2024 (effective March 20, 2025).

    Source: House Bill 234, 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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Status
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Elgin Rogers Jr.

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Elgin Rogers Jr. in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Elgin Rogers Jr. 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.Jr.Elgin Rogers Jr.: 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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GroupItemPCTNote
Jr.no prior race on file

Elgin Rogers Jr. · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Elgin Rogers Jr.28,382100.0%

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

  1. Ohio House of Representatives District 42 · 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. Elgin Rogers Jr. · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Elgin Rogers, Jr. Biography · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  6. Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr. - District 42 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
  8. Ohio House of Representatives · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
  9. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  10. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  11. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  12. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  13. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  14. https://oft-aft.org/2026election
  15. https://uawpower.org/states/ohio
  16. https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
  17. https://web.archive.org/web/20260411024548/https://www.ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
  18. Elgin Rogers Jr. appointed to Ohio House District 44, sworn in as state representative · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2022-11-16 · accessed 2026-09-25
  19. Members of the 135th General Assembly · Ohio General Assembly, Legislative Information System · accessed 2026-09-24
  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 234, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 42 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 42 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 42 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 42, in surname order: Elgin Rogers Jr. (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 42 election?

Elgin Rogers Jr. won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 42. Results as certified: Elgin Rogers Jr. 100.0%.

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