Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 50

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 50 · 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.

Matthew Kishman

Matthew Kishman

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 50, since 2025

  • Director of Operations for his family's business, Kishman's IGA Markets
  • Served five years on Minerva Village Council; also served on the Minerva Village Parks Board, Sandy Creek Joint Fire District Board and Minerva Chamber Board of Directors
  • BA in Communication, Youngstown State University, where he played four years as an offensive lineman for the football team

9 of 11 sections researched · 27 sources

Doremus Redvine

Democratic

Not yet researched

Matthew Kishman

Coverage, by section9 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: 11 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 13 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 27 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Matthew Kishman, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-29 · Download this chart
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Coverage, by section
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 50, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 50, 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 50, as published
Status
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Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Kishman not yet researched.RaisedKishman (R)Matthew Kishman: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentKishman (R)Matthew Kishman: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handKishman (R)Matthew Kishman: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Kishman 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
RaisedKishman (R)Not yet researched
SpentKishman (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handKishman (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.

Property taxes

Matthew Kishman

I’m glad that we’ve begun taking decisive action on property tax relief

October 23, 2025 · Official statement

Source: State Rep. Kishman Votes to "Stop the Spikes"

Seniors

Matthew Kishman

The ELDER Act is about protecting Ohio consumers, particularly our most vulnerable residents, from fraud and financial harm in an increasingly digital financial landscape

March 20, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Reps. Kishman, Miller Testify on ELDER Act in Committee

Why they are running

Matthew Kishman

I am honored to represent Ohio's 50th District. My goal is to use my experience in local government, as a business owner, and as a father, to help shape effective policy for Ohio.

September 22, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representative Matthew Kishman - District 50

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.

Matthew Kishman

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.Kishman (R)Ohio State Representative, District 50, 2025-01-01 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 levies2026-06-10 (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 axis5 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Kishman (R), 5 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
Kishman (R)2025-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 50
Kishman (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
Kishman (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
Kishman (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
Kishman (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
Kishman (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

Matthew Kishman

  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

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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Matthew Kishman

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Matthew Kishman in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Matthew Kishman 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

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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.KishmanMatthew Kishman: 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
Kishmanno prior race on file

Matthew Kishman · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Matthew Kishman36,14966.6%
Doremus Redvine18,09833.4%

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 50 · 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. Matthew Kishman · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Matthew Kishman Biography · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-22
  6. Representative Matthew Kishman - District 50 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-22
  7. Vote Kishman · Vote Kishman · accessed 2026-09-22
  8. Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
  9. Ohio House of Representatives · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
  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://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
  16. https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/March/27/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
  17. https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/2026-bfa-pac-grades-and-endorsements-ohio-general-election
  18. https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
  19. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/stark-county-slate-card.pdf
  20. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
  21. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  22. Matthew Kishman · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-25 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  23. Kishman Sworn in to Serve Ohio's 50th House District · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-25
  24. State Rep. Kishman Votes to "Stop the Spikes" · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2025-10-23 · accessed 2026-09-29
  25. Reps. Kishman, Miller Testify on ELDER Act in Committee · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-03-20 · accessed 2026-09-29
  26. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  27. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 50 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 50 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 50 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 50, in surname order: Matthew Kishman (Republican), Doremus Redvine (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 50 election?

Matthew Kishman won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 50. Results as certified: Matthew Kishman 66.6%, Doremus Redvine 33.4%.

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