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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 73

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 73 · 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.

Jeff LaRe

Republican · Ohio State Representative, since 2019

  • Executive vice president, the Whitestone Group, an asset-protection and security-services company.
  • Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certified peace officer and certified corrections officer, Fairfield County Sheriff's Office.
  • Deputy Sheriff, Fairfield County.

9 of 11 sections researched · 27 sources

Michael Scarmack

Democratic

Not yet researched

Jeff LaRe

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 12 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 7 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 6 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 10 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 14 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 27 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Jeff LaRe, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-29 · Download this chart
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ballotresearched
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claimsnot researched
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pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 73, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 73, 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: LaRe not yet researched.RaisedLaRe (R)Jeff LaRe: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentLaRe (R)Jeff LaRe: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handLaRe (R)Jeff LaRe: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: LaRe not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedLaRe (R)Not yet researched
SpentLaRe (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handLaRe (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

Jeff LaRe

I am proud to be 100% Pro-Life. I have a strong voting record supporting life and making adoption a viable option for families across our great state.

2021 · Campaign website, as recorded by Ballotpedia

Source: Jeff LaRe

Energy and utility bills

Jeff LaRe

We need a plan to become energy independent. Our government needs to get out of the way and eliminate regulations and unnecessary taxation. I will support the Keystone XL Pipeline, and other projects that allow for America to produce our own energy.

2021 · Campaign website, as recorded by Ballotpedia

Source: Jeff LaRe

Government spending

Jeff LaRe

I firmly believe in the Balanced Budget Amendment. American families have to live within their means, it’s time our government does too. We cannot saddle our future generations with undue financial burden.

2021 · Campaign website, as recorded by Ballotpedia

Source: Jeff LaRe

Guns

Jeff LaRe

The right to bear arms is guaranteed in our Constitution. I am an unabashed defender of our 2nd Amendment, receiving the highest ratings from the NRA and Buckeye Firearms Association.

2021 · Campaign website, as recorded by Ballotpedia

Source: Jeff LaRe

Immigration

Jeff LaRe

America needs strong borders. We need to know who – and what – is coming into our country, and the safety of our communities is in jeopardy. I will work every day to secure our borders and protect our nation.

2021 · Campaign website, as recorded by Ballotpedia

Source: Jeff LaRe

Jobs and the economy

Jeff LaRe

I believe in the American Dream. If you work hard and play by the rules, then you should succeed. Government shouldn’t be in the business of picking winners and losers. We need to eliminate burdensome regulations, so our small businesses can grow and prosper.

2021 · Campaign website, as recorded by Ballotpedia

Source: Jeff LaRe

Property taxes

Jeff LaRe

People shouldn’t be taxed out of their homes simply because property values around them have skyrocketed

September 8, 2026 · Official statement

Source: LaRe, Miller Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Rein in Rising Property Taxes

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.

Jeff LaRe

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 2024 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.2020LaRe (R)Ohio State Representative, District 77, 2019-05-22 to 2022Ohio State Representative, District 73, 2023-01-01 to present2024-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 111 (135th General Assembly), Increase sentence range for third degree felon2025-04-09 (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 axis6 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for LaRe (R), 6 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
LaRe (R)2019-05-22officeOhio State Representative, District 77
LaRe (R)2023-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 73
LaRe (R)2024-12-19bill2024-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 111 (135th General Assembly), Increase sentence range for third degree felon
LaRe (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
LaRe (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
LaRe (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
LaRe (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
LaRe (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

Jeff LaRe

  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

  6. December 19, 2024 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 111 (135th General Assembly), Increase sentence range for third degree felony domestic violence, signed into law December 19, 2024 (effective March 20, 2025).

    Source: House Bill 111, 135th General Assembly

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

Jeff LaRe

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Jeff LaRe in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Jeff LaRe 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.LaReJeff LaRe: 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
LaReno prior race on file

Jeff LaRe · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Jeff LaRe38,39061.0%
Michael Scarmack24,59539.0%

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 · Jeff LaRe

  1. Ohio House of Representatives District 73 · 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. Jeff LaRe · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Representative Jeff LaRe - District 73 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  6. Jeff LaRe Biography · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. Jeff LaRe Legislation · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  8. Jeff LaRe for Ohio House · LaRe for Ohio · accessed 2026-09-21
  9. Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
  10. Ohio House of Representatives · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
  11. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  12. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  13. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  14. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  15. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  16. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  17. https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
  18. https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/2026-bfa-pac-grades-and-endorsements-ohio-general-election
  19. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fairfield-county-slate-card.pdf
  20. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
  21. https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
  22. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  23. Jeff LaRe · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-25
  24. Jeff LaRe Selected To Fill 77th District House Seat · The Ohio House of Representatives (via Internet Archive) · 2019-05-22 · accessed 2026-09-25
  25. LaRe, Miller Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Rein in Rising Property Taxes · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-08 · accessed 2026-09-30
  26. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  27. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  28. House Bill 111, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 73 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 73 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 73 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 73, in surname order: Jeff LaRe (Republican), Michael Scarmack (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 73 election?

Jeff LaRe won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 73. Results as certified: Jeff LaRe 61.0%, Michael Scarmack 39.0%.

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