Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 70

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 70 · 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.

Brian Lampton

Republican · Ohio State Representative, since 2021

  • Owner and operator, Lampton/Engle & Associates Insurance
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, University of Dayton, 1987
  • Vice president, Beavercreek 9/11 Memorial Committee; president, Beavercreek and Fairborn Chambers of Commerce

9 of 11 sections researched · 23 sources

Joseph Wilson

Democratic

Not yet researched

Brian Lampton

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 10 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 8 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 6 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 9 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 11 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 23 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Brian Lampton, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-29 · Download this chart
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Coverage, by section
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsnot researched
recordresearched
moneyresearched
interestsresearched
pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
endorsementsresearched
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 70, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 70, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 70, as published
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Lampton not yet researched.RaisedLampton (R)Brian Lampton: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentLampton (R)Brian Lampton: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handLampton (R)Brian Lampton: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Lampton not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filed
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedLampton (R)Not yet researched
SpentLampton (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handLampton (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.

Education

Brian Lampton

Brian is committed to fair school funding that eases the burden on local taxpayers while supporting teachers, parents, and students.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On The Issues

Guns

Brian Lampton

Brian is committed to protecting our Second Amendment rights, improving distracted-driving laws, keeping our kids safe in school and advocating for pro-life policies that defend the most vulnerable.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On The Issues

Health care

Brian Lampton

As Insurance Committee Chair, Brian fights for more affordable, accessible insurance options, supports paid leave for organ donors and reforms that protect you instead of protecting bureaucracy.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On The Issues

Jobs and the economy

Brian Lampton

As a longtime business owner, Brian knows that Ohio’s economy thrives when our entrepreneurs thrive. He’s pushing for fewer burdensome regulations and lower taxes so that local businesses can hire, grow and serve our community.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On The Issues

National defense

Brian Lampton

I’ve lived near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base most of my life and can assure you that Dayton has what it takes to house an initiative like this.

September 25, 2026 · Official statement

Source: State Representative Lampton Supports Effort to Bring U.S. Space Force Academy to Ohio

Property taxes

Brian Lampton

Brian believes that hardworking Ohioans deserve relief from ever-rising property taxes, lower income tax burdens, and a government that spends wisely and efficiently.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On The Issues

Veterans

Brian Lampton

With a strong military presence in our region, Brian is dedicated to easing transitions for military families, improving school safety and giving our veterans the support they have earned.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On The Issues

Why they are running

Brian Lampton

Fighting for Greene County.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Fighting for Greene County

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.

Brian Lampton

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 axis6 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Lampton (R)Ohio State Representative, District 73, 2021 to 2022Ohio State Representative, District 70, 2023 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 levies2025-11-25 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bernard Willis, of House Bill 434 (136th General Assembly), Exempt military driver's license applicants fro2026-06-10 (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 axis6 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Lampton (R), 6 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
Lampton (R)2021officeOhio State Representative, District 73
Lampton (R)2023officeOhio State Representative, District 70
Lampton (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
Lampton (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
Lampton (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
Lampton (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
Lampton (R)2025-11-25bill2025-11-25 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bernard Willis, of House Bill 434 (136th General Assembly), Exempt military driver's license applicants fro
Lampton (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

Brian Lampton

  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. November 25, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bernard Willis, of House Bill 434 (136th General Assembly), Exempt military driver's license applicants from driver's ed, signed into law and effective November 25, 2025.

    Source: House Bill 434, 136th General Assembly

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
Status
None found in the records checked

Brian Lampton

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Brian Lampton in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Brian Lampton in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-04 · 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

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.LamptonBrian Lampton: 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 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Past election results, share of the vote
GroupItemPCTNote
Lamptonno prior race on file

Brian Lampton · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Brian Lampton38,45561.5%
Joseph Wilson24,03038.5%

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

Sources

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  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. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Brian Lampton · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  6. Representative Brian Lampton · Citizens for Lampton · accessed 2026-09-22
  7. Representative Brian Lampton - District 70 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-22
  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
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  14. https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/March/27/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
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  19. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
  20. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  21. State Representative Lampton Supports Effort to Bring U.S. Space Force Academy to Ohio · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-25 · accessed 2026-09-30
  22. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  23. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  24. House Bill 434, 136th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 70 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 70 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 70 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 70, in surname order: Brian Lampton (Republican), Joseph Wilson (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 70 election?

Brian Lampton won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 70. Results as certified: Brian Lampton 61.5%, Joseph Wilson 38.5%.

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