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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 61

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 61 · 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.

David Hogan

Democratic

Not yet researched

Beth Lear

Beth Lear

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 61, since 2023

  • Education policy analyst and legislative liaison, The Buckeye Institute; later vice president of government affairs, Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio.
  • B.A. in international relations, The Ohio State University.
  • Ohio Air National Guard, including active duty at the Pentagon during Operation Desert Storm.

5 of 11 sections researched · 12 sources

Beth Lear

Coverage, by section5 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 8 entriesOn the ballot: 0 entriesWhere they stand: Not yet researchedWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 5 entriesMoney: Not yet researchedFinancial interests: Not yet researchedPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 1 entryEndorsements: Not yet researchedSources: 6 entries5 of 11 sections researched · 12 sources
Coverage, by section5 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Beth Lear, 5 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsnot researched
claimsnot researched
recordresearched
moneynot researched
interestsnot researched
pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
endorsementsnot researched
sourcesresearched

The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 61, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 61, 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: Lear not yet researched.RaisedLear (R)Beth Lear: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentLear (R)Beth Lear: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handLear (R)Beth Lear: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Lear not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedLear (R)Not yet researched
SpentLear (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handLear (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.

Beth Lear

Not yet researched

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.

Beth Lear

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.Lear (R)Ohio State Representative, District 61, 2023-01-01 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 Lear (R), 5 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
PersonDateKindEntry
Lear (R)2023-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 61
Lear (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
Lear (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
Lear (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
Lear (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
Lear (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

Beth Lear

  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

Beth Lear

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

Not yet researched

Top donors, as filed

Not yet researched

Outside spending

Not yet researched

In-state share

Not yet researched

The result

Past election results, share of the voteNo prior race on file for either candidate; both keep a labeled group on this axis.LearBeth Lear: 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
Learno prior race on file

Beth Lear · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Beth Lear44,80861.8%
David Hogan27,69838.2%

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 61 · 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. Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
  5. Ohio House of Representatives · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
  6. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  7. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  8. https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/beth-lear/biography
  9. Lear Sworn in to Serve Ohio's 61st House District · Ohio House of Representatives · 2023-01-04 · accessed 2026-09-25
  10. Beth Lear · Ballotpedia (Internet Archive snapshot) · accessed 2026-09-25
  11. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  12. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 61 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 61 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 61 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 61, in surname order: David Hogan (Democratic), Beth Lear (Republican).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 61 election?

Beth Lear won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 61. Results as certified: David Hogan 38.2%, Beth Lear 61.8%.

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