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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 51

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 51 · 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.

Joe Rinehart

Democratic

Not yet researched

Jodi Salvo

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 51, since 2025

  • Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit director, medical social worker, home health care social worker, and rehabilitation unit case manager
  • earned a bachelor's degree from the California University of Pennsylvania in 1991
  • a graduate degree from Marywood University in 1994

9 of 11 sections researched · 25 sources

Jodi Salvo

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 8 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 5 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 41 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 15 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 25 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Jodi Salvo, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-30 · Download this chart
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SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsnot researched
recordresearched
moneyresearched
interestsresearched
pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
endorsementsresearched
sourcesresearched

The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 51, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 51, 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: Salvo not yet researched.RaisedSalvo (R)Jodi Salvo: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentSalvo (R)Jodi Salvo: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handSalvo (R)Jodi Salvo: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Salvo not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedSalvo (R)Not yet researched
SpentSalvo (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handSalvo (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.

Abortion

Jodi Salvo

This legislation is about making sure every woman has the information and time she needs to make a fully informed medical decision

March 25, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Rep. Salvo Supports SHE WINS Act

Health care

Jodi Salvo

Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar taken away from Ohioans who genuinely rely on Medicaid services. Senate Bill 315 strengthens accountability, improves oversight, and ensures taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly

June 22, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Rep. Salvo Votes in Support of Medicaid Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act

The goal of this legislation is simple: normalize behavioral health care in the same way we normalize physical health care

May 14, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representatives Salvo, White Introduce Bill to Require Coverage of Annual Behavior Health Well Checks

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.

Jodi Salvo

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.Salvo (R)Ohio State Representative, District 51, 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 Salvo (R), 5 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Salvo (R)2025-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 51
Salvo (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
Salvo (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
Salvo (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
Salvo (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
Salvo (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

Jodi Salvo

  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
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
None found in the records checked

Jodi Salvo

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Jodi Salvo in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Jodi Salvo 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.SalvoJodi Salvo: 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
Salvono prior race on file

Jodi Salvo · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Jodi Salvo37,43372.5%
Joe Rinehart14,20327.5%

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

Sources

  1. Ohio House of Representatives District 51 · 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. Jodi Salvo · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Representative Jodi Salvo - District 51 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  6. Campaign finance search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. Representative Jodi Salvo - Legislation · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  8. House Bill 472 - Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  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. Rep. Salvo Votes in Support of Medicaid Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act · Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-06-22 · accessed 2026-09-30
  15. Representatives Salvo, White Introduce Bill to Require Coverage of Annual Behavior Health Well Checks · Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-05-14 · accessed 2026-09-30
  16. Rep. Salvo Supports SHE WINS Act · Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-03-25 · accessed 2026-09-30
  17. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  18. https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
  19. https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/2026-bfa-pac-grades-and-endorsements-ohio-general-election
  20. https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
  21. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/stark-county-slate-card.pdf
  22. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tuscarawas-county-slate-card-1.pdf
  23. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
  24. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  25. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  26. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 51 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 51 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 51 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 51, in surname order: Joe Rinehart (Democratic), Jodi Salvo (Republican).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 51 election?

Jodi Salvo won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 51. Results as certified: Joe Rinehart 27.5%, Jodi Salvo 72.5%.

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