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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 55

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 55 · 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.

Laura Marie Davis

Democratic

Not yet researched

C. Michelle Teska

C. Michelle Teska

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 55, since 2025

  • Her career experience includes working as a sales manager.
  • Michelle Teska earned a B.S. in communication and media studies from the University of Dayton

9 of 11 sections researched · 22 sources

C. Michelle Teska

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 7 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 4 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 5 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 7 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 4 entriesSources: 13 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 22 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for C. Michelle Teska, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
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ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsnot researched
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pollingnot researched
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 55, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 55, 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: Teska not yet researched.RaisedTeska (R)C. Michelle Teska: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentTeska (R)C. Michelle Teska: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handTeska (R)C. Michelle Teska: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Teska not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedTeska (R)Not yet researched
SpentTeska (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handTeska (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.

Data centers

C. Michelle Teska

State Representatives Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) and Michelle Teska (R-Clearcreek Township) today introduced House Bill 983, the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, legislation that gives Ohio citizens the final say before massive data center projects are built in their communities while protecting taxpayers, ratepayers, private property owners, and Ohio's natural resources.

July 29, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representative Michelle Teska - District 55

Elections and voting

C. Michelle Teska

State Representative Michelle Teska (R-Clearcreek Township) today highlights her support of two pieces of legislation, Senate Bill 293 – legislation that would require all mailed absentee ballots to be delivered to the board of elections by poll closing on Election Day, and House Bill 88 – legislation to directly combat drug trafficking in Ohio.

November 19, 2025 · Official statement

Source: Representative Michelle Teska - District 55

Public safety

C. Michelle Teska

State Representative Michelle Teska (R-Clearcreek Twp.) yesterday voted in support of House Bill 249, also known as the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act. The bill aims to protect Ohio’s children, preserve family values, and update Ohio’s outdated obscenity laws.

March 26, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representative Michelle Teska - District 55

Why they are running

C. Michelle Teska

As a strong conservative, I work to reduce the size of government, protect taxpayers, and defend the freedoms and values that matter to 55th District families.

September 21, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representative Michelle Teska - District 55

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.

C. Michelle Teska

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.Teska (R)Ohio State Representative, District 55, 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 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): Did not vote on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Nove
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 Teska (R), 5 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Teska (R)2025-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 55
Teska (R)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
Teska (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
Teska (R)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
Teska (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
Teska (R)2026-06-10vote2026-06-10 (vote): Did not vote on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Nove

C. Michelle Teska

  1. June 10, 2026 · vote

    Did not vote 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 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. 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 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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C. Michelle Teska

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for C. Michelle Teska in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for C. Michelle Teska 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.TeskaC. Michelle Teska: 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
Teskano prior race on file

C. Michelle Teska · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
C. Michelle Teska51,69872.5%
Laura Marie Davis19,58327.5%

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 55 · 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. Michelle Teska · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Representative Michelle Teska - District 55 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  6. Representative Michelle Teska - Legislation · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. Campaign finance search · Ohio Secretary of State · 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. Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
  14. Ohio House of Representatives · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
  15. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  16. https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/2026-bfa-pac-grades-and-endorsements-ohio-general-election
  17. https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
  18. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/warren-county-slate-card.pdf
  19. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
  20. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  21. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  22. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 55 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 55 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 55 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 55, in surname order: Laura Marie Davis (Democratic), C. Michelle Teska (Republican).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 55 election?

C. Michelle Teska won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 55. Results as certified: Laura Marie Davis 27.5%, C. Michelle Teska 72.5%.

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