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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 76

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 76 · 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.

Emily Adams

Democratic

Not yet researched

Tim Grady

Independent

Write-in candidate

Not yet researched

Marilyn John

Marilyn John

Republican · Ohio State Representative, since 2021

  • Commercial lines underwriter, Shelby Insurance Company.
  • Executive director, Shelby Senior Center.
  • Ohio House Majority Leader, since January 6, 2025.

9 of 11 sections researched · 29 sources

Marilyn John

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 16 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 5 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 7 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 32 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 14 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 29 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Marilyn John, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-29 · Download this chart
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 76, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 76, 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
Status
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Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: John not yet researched.RaisedJohn (R)Marilyn John: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentJohn (R)Marilyn John: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handJohn (R)Marilyn John: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: John not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
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RaisedJohn (R)Not yet researched
SpentJohn (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handJohn (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.

Gas tax holiday

Marilyn John

I was proud to vote for the gas tax holiday because it offers some immediate help to people in our community who are feeling the strain of higher costs of living

September 30, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representative John Supports 90 Day Gas Tax Holiday for Ohioans

Jobs and the economy

Marilyn John

As Mayor of Shelby, Richland County Commissioner, and now our State Representative from the 76th District, Marilyn has fought hard to protect and create jobs. With a Master of Business Administration degree from Ashland University, Marilyn applies proven business principles to her fight for workforce development. She’s committed to keeping Richland County’s economy strong.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Marilyn John for Ohio House

Roads and infrastructure

Marilyn John

At the Statehouse in Columbus, Marilyn has fought for infrastructure projects ensuring that mobility and access are guaranteed to everyone.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Marilyn John for Ohio House

School choice

Marilyn John

That’s why she sponsored legislation to give parents a choice and a voice in their child’s education, and fought for the Backpack Bill to ensure that funding follows students wherever they go.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Marilyn John for Ohio House

Seniors

Marilyn John

As Executive Director of the Shelby Senior Center, Marilyn made sure local senior citizens had the care and attention they deserved to live full and enriching lives.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Marilyn John for Ohio House

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.

Marilyn John

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 axis7 record entries from 2023 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 4 offices held on the record.20102020John (R)Mayor, City of Shelby, 2010 to 2015Richland County Commissioner, 2015 to 2021Ohio State Representative, District 2, 2021 to 2022Ohio State Representative, District 76, 2023-01-01 to present2023-04-05 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, of House Bill 52 (135th General Assembly), Reverse H.B. 509/134th GA changes to EMS tr2025-04-09 (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 levies2025-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor (with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey) of House Bill 29 (136th General Assembly), "Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene produ"2026-06-10 (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 axis7 record entries from 2023 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 4 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for John (R), 7 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
John (R)2010officeMayor, City of Shelby
John (R)2015officeRichland County Commissioner
John (R)2021officeOhio State Representative, District 2
John (R)2023-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 76
John (R)2023-04-05bill2023-04-05 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, of House Bill 52 (135th General Assembly), Reverse H.B. 509/134th GA changes to EMS tr
John (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
John (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
John (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
John (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
John (R)2025-12-19bill2025-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor (with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey) of House Bill 29 (136th General Assembly), "Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene produ"
John (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

Marilyn John

  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. December 19, 2025 · bill

    Primary sponsor (with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey) of House Bill 29 (136th General Assembly), "Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers," signed into law December 19, 2025 (effective March 20, 2026).

    Sources: House Bill 29, 136th General Assembly · House Bill 29, 136th General Assembly: version history with governor-signed and effective dates

  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

  7. April 5, 2023 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, of House Bill 52 (135th General Assembly), Reverse H.B. 509/134th GA changes to EMS training, continuing ed, signed into law April 5, 2023 (effective April 6, 2023).

    Source: House Bill 52, 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 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
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Marilyn John

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Marilyn John in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Marilyn John in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
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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.JohnMarilyn John: 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
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GroupItemPCTNote
Johnno prior race on file

Marilyn John · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Marilyn John40,35271.9%
Emily Adams15,73828.1%
Tim Grady110.0%

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 · Marilyn John

  1. Ohio House of Representatives District 76 · 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. Marilyn John · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Representative Marilyn John - District 76 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  6. Marilyn John Legislation · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. Marilyn John for Ohio House · Friends of Marilyn John · accessed 2026-09-21
  8. House Bill 29, 136th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · 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://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
  20. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/richland-county-slate-card.pdf
  21. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
  22. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  23. Marilyn John Biography · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-25
  24. Marilyn John · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-25 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  25. Representative John Supports 90 Day Gas Tax Holiday for Ohioans · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-30 · accessed 2026-09-30
  26. House Bill 29, 136th General Assembly: version history with governor-signed and effective dates · The Ohio Legislature (Legislative Information Systems API) · accessed 2026-09-30
  27. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  28. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  29. House Bill 52, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 76 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 76 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 76 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 76, in surname order: Emily Adams (Democratic), Marilyn John (Republican). Write-in candidate, not printed on the ballot: Tim Grady.

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 76 election?

Marilyn John won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 76. Results as certified: Emily Adams 28.1%, Tim Grady 0.0%, Marilyn John 71.9%.

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