Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 66

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 66 · 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.

Bradford Scott Quade

Democratic

Not yet researched

Sharon A. Ray

Sharon A. Ray

Republican · Medina County Recorder, since 2026

  • Worked at Roadway Express (now YRC Worldwide), then as a certified bailiff and community services director/probation officer for the Wadsworth Municipal Court.
  • Served two terms as a Medina County Commissioner, 2013-2020, before election to the Ohio House.
  • Served on Wadsworth City Council.

5 of 11 sections researched · 17 sources

Sharon A. Ray

Coverage, by section5 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 10 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: 8 entries5 of 11 sections researched · 17 sources
Coverage, by section5 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Sharon A. Ray, 5 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-30 · Download this chart
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Coverage, by section
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 66, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 66, 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
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 66, as published
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Ray not yet researched.RaisedRay (R)Sharon A. Ray: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentRay (R)Sharon A. Ray: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handRay (R)Sharon A. Ray: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Ray not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filed
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedRay (R)Not yet researched
SpentRay (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handRay (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.

Sharon A. Ray

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.

Sharon A. Ray

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; 3 offices held on the record.Ray (R)Ohio State Representative, District 69, 2021-01-01 to 2022-12-31Ohio State Representative, District 66, 2023-01-01 to 2026-09-14Medina County Recorder, 2026-09-15 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): Did not vote on overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-t2026-06-10 (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; 3 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Ray (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
Ray (R)2021-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 69
Ray (R)2023-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 66
Ray (R)2026-09-15officeMedina County Recorder
Ray (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
Ray (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
Ray (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
Ray (R)2025-07-21vote2025-07-21 (vote): Did not vote on overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-t
Ray (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

Sharon A. Ray

  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

    Did not vote on 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

  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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Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
Status
None found in the records checked

Sharon A. Ray

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Sharon A. Ray in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Sharon A. Ray in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
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.RaySharon A. Ray: 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
Past election results, share of the vote
GroupItemPCTNote
Rayno prior race on file

Sharon A. Ray · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Sharon A. Ray43,05165.4%
Bradford Scott Quade22,77034.6%

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 · Sharon Ray

  1. Ohio House of Representatives District 66 · 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. House Journal, Monday, September 14, 2026 (resignation of Rep. Sharon A. Ray) · Ohio General Assembly, Legislative Information System · accessed 2026-09-30
  9. House Journal, Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (H.R. 544 and oath of office) · Ohio General Assembly, Legislative Information System · accessed 2026-09-30
  10. https://ballotpedia.org/Sharon_Ray
  11. https://www.ohiostatehouse.org/museum/ladies-gallery/sharon-ray
  12. https://www.yourohionews.com/medina/sharon-ray-sworn-in-as-medina-county-recorder/1075293
  13. Sharon Ray · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-25
  14. Members of the 134th General Assembly · Ohio General Assembly, Legislative Information System · accessed 2026-09-25
  15. Rep. Sharon Ray Selected as the New Medina County Recorder · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-25
  16. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  17. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 66 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 66 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 66 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 66, in surname order: Bradford Scott Quade (Democratic), Sharon A. Ray (Republican).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 66 election?

Sharon A. Ray won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 66. Results as certified: Bradford Scott Quade 34.6%, Sharon A. Ray 65.4%.

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