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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 5

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

Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe

Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe

Democratic · Ohio State Representative, District 5, since 2025

  • Executive administrative assistant.
  • Former member, Reynoldsburg City Council (elected 2019), and council president in 2023.

9 of 11 sections researched · 29 sources

Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 7 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 6 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 5 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 7 entriesSources: 14 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 29 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-11-01 · Download this chart
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claimsnot researched
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 5, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 5, 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: Lawson-Rowe not yet researched.RaisedLawson-Rowe (D)Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentLawson-Rowe (D)Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handLawson-Rowe (D)Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Lawson-Rowe not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedLawson-Rowe (D)Not yet researched
SpentLawson-Rowe (D)Not yet researched
Cash on handLawson-Rowe (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.

Civil rights

Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe

This bill not only honors the trailblazing service of the men of the 761st Tank Battalion Unit but will also serve to remind us of the progress we have made as a nation, and how far we still have to go to ensure equality for all.

June 11, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Reps. Thomas and Lawson-Rowe Pass "761st Tank Battalion Day" Bill

Gas tax holiday

Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe

While this may provide relief for a season, high gas prices are only a portion of the broader affordability crisis facing families across our state.

September 30, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Rep. Lawson-Rowe Votes No on Gas Tax Holiday

Veterans

Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe

Corporal Mitchell and Private First Class Dixon embody the best of House District 5. They paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

September 3, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Rep. Lawson-Rowe's "Mitchell" and "Dixon" Highways Signed into Law

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.

Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe

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; 1 office held on the record.Lawson-Rowe (D)Ohio State Representative, District 5, 2025-01-01 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): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax2025-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 247 (136th General Assembly), titled, per the Ohio Legislature, "Revise dog "2026-06-10 (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 axis6 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Lawson-Rowe (D), 6 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
PersonDateKindEntry
Lawson-Rowe (D)2025-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 5
Lawson-Rowe (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
Lawson-Rowe (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
Lawson-Rowe (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
Lawson-Rowe (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
Lawson-Rowe (D)2025-12-19bill2025-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 247 (136th General Assembly), titled, per the Ohio Legislature, "Revise dog "
Lawson-Rowe (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

Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe

  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. December 19, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 247 (136th General Assembly), titled, per the Ohio Legislature, "Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs" (Avery's Law), signed into law December 19, 2025.

    Source: House Bill 247 - 136th General Assembly

  3. 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

  4. 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

  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 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
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Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe 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.Lawson-RoweMeredith R. Lawson-Rowe: 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
Lawson-Roweno prior race on file

Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe32,395100.0%

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

Sources

  1. Ohio House of Representatives District 5 · 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. Meredith Lawson-Rowe · 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 Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe - District 5 · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-21 · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. House Bill 247 - 136th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · 2025-12-19 · accessed 2026-09-21
  8. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  9. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  10. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  11. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  12. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  13. Rep. Lawson-Rowe Votes No on Gas Tax Holiday · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-30 · accessed 2026-09-30
  14. Rep. Lawson-Rowe's "Mitchell" and "Dixon" Highways Signed into Law · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-03 · accessed 2026-09-30
  15. Reps. Thomas and Lawson-Rowe Pass "761st Tank Battalion Day" Bill · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-06-11 · accessed 2026-09-30
  16. Meredith Lawson-Rowe biography (Reynoldsburg City Council, Ward 4, elected 2019; council president 2023) · Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-11-01
  17. https://oft-aft.org/2026election
  18. https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
  19. https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/
  20. https://gunsensevoter.org/states/oh/voterguide/
  21. https://gunsensevoter.org/faq/
  22. https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
  23. https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/elections
  24. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio Announces State Legislature, Supreme Court Endorsements · 2026-07-20
  25. 2026 Abortion Forward endorsements · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
  26. Abortion Forward releases slate of candidates who respect will of voters · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
  27. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  28. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  29. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 5 election?

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

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 5 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 5, in surname order: Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 5 election?

Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 5. Results as certified: Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe 100.0%.

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