Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 75

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 75 · 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.

Haraz N. Ghanbari

Haraz N. Ghanbari

Republican · Ohio State Representative, since 2019

  • Director of military and veteran affairs, University of Toledo.
  • Staff photojournalist for the Associated Press, Washington bureau; member of the White House Press Corps.
  • Councilman, Perrysburg, Ohio.

9 of 11 sections researched · 30 sources

Jan Materni

Democratic

Not yet researched

Haraz N. Ghanbari

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 10 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 6 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 9 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 7 entriesSources: 16 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 30 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Haraz N. Ghanbari, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-29 · Download this chart
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Coverage, by section
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 75, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 75, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 75, as published
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Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Ghanbari not yet researched.RaisedGhanbari (R)Haraz N. Ghanbari: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentGhanbari (R)Haraz N. Ghanbari: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handGhanbari (R)Haraz N. Ghanbari: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Ghanbari not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filed
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedGhanbari (R)Not yet researched
SpentGhanbari (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handGhanbari (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

Haraz N. Ghanbari

By recognizing the rigorous training and real-world experience earned by graduates of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s academies, we are creating a practical pathway for these dedicated public servants to continue their education, earn a college degree and advance their careers.

July 7, 2026 · Official statement, Ohio House of Representatives news page

Source: BGSU and Ohio State Highway Patrol announce new agreement to expand educational and career opportunities for troopers

Jobs and the economy

Haraz N. Ghanbari

Ohio’s number one ranking is welcome news, but it is not an accident. It reflects the strength of our workforce, the grit of our communities and the pro-growth policies that have helped make Ohio a place where businesses can invest, expand and create good-paying jobs,

July 9, 2026 · Official statement, Ohio House of Representatives news page

Source: Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari Applauds Ohio's Ranking as Top State for Business

Public safety

Haraz N. Ghanbari

It threatens the safety of employees and customers, drives up costs for consumers and undermines businesses in communities across Ohio.

August 27, 2026 · Official statement, Ohio House of Representatives news page

Source: Ghanbari named Ohio's Retail Crime Fighter of the Year

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.

Haraz N. Ghanbari

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.2020Ghanbari (R)Ohio State Representative, District 3, 2019-03-27 to 2022Ohio State Representative, District 75, 2023-01-01 to present2025-01-08 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 366 (135th General Assembly), Enact FORCE Act re: organized retail theft, signed into law January 8, 2025 (eff2025-04-09 (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 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Ghanbari (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
Ghanbari (R)2019-03-27officeOhio State Representative, District 3
Ghanbari (R)2023-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 75
Ghanbari (R)2025-01-08bill2025-01-08 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 366 (135th General Assembly), Enact FORCE Act re: organized retail theft, signed into law January 8, 2025 (eff
Ghanbari (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
Ghanbari (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
Ghanbari (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
Ghanbari (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
Ghanbari (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

Haraz N. Ghanbari

  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. January 8, 2025 · bill

    Primary sponsor of House Bill 366 (135th General Assembly), Enact FORCE Act re: organized retail theft, signed into law January 8, 2025 (effective April 9, 2025).

    Source: House Bill 366, 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
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Haraz N. Ghanbari

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Haraz N. Ghanbari in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Haraz N. Ghanbari in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Where the money went, as filed
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Totals as filed

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Top donors, as filed

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Outside spending

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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.GhanbariHaraz N. Ghanbari: 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
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Past election results, share of the vote
GroupItemPCTNote
Ghanbarino prior race on file

Haraz N. Ghanbari · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Haraz N. Ghanbari32,90759.4%
Jan Materni22,49040.6%

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

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  4. Haraz Ghanbari · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari - District 75 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  6. Haraz N. Ghanbari Biography · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. Haraz N. Ghanbari Legislation · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  8. Ghanbari named Ohio's Retail Crime Fighter of the Year · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-08-27 · accessed 2026-09-21
  9. Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari Applauds Ohio's Ranking as Top State for Business · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-07-09 · accessed 2026-09-21
  10. BGSU and Ohio State Highway Patrol announce new agreement to expand educational and career opportunities for troopers · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-07-07 · accessed 2026-09-21
  11. Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
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  23. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/wood-county-slate-card.pdf
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  26. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  27. Ghanbari sworn in to take Gavarone's state rep seat · BG Independent News · 2019-03-27 · accessed 2026-09-25
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  30. House Bill 366, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 75 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 75 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 75 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 75, in surname order: Haraz N. Ghanbari (Republican), Jan Materni (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 75 election?

Haraz N. Ghanbari won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 75. Results as certified: Haraz N. Ghanbari 59.4%, Jan Materni 40.6%.

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