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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 82

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 82 · 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.

Roy Klopfenstein

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 82, since 2023

  • Farmer
  • Former state committee member, USDA Farm Service Agency
  • Former chairman, Paulding County Extension Advisory Committee and The Ohio State University State Extension Advisory Committee

9 of 11 sections researched · 38 sources

Magdalene Markward

Democratic

Not yet researched

Roy Klopfenstein

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 11 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 4 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 14 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 28 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 4 entriesSources: 21 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 38 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Roy Klopfenstein, 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 82, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 82, 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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Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Klopfenstein not yet researched.RaisedKlopfenstein (R)Roy Klopfenstein: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentKlopfenstein (R)Roy Klopfenstein: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handKlopfenstein (R)Roy Klopfenstein: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Klopfenstein not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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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.

Data centers

Roy Klopfenstein

We will keep working to find a solution that both protects Ohio ratepayers and demonstrates that Ohio is open for business,” said Klopfenstein.

May 7, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Rep. Klopfenstein Joins Roundtable with Undersecretary of Energy to Discuss Data Centers, Ratepayer Protection Pledge

Gas tax holiday

Roy Klopfenstein

Every dollar saved on fuel is a dollar that can go back into our farms, our families and our rural communities

September 24, 2026 · Official statement

Source: State Representatives Bob Peterson and Roy Klopfenstein Applaud Proposal to Suspend Gas Tax, Highlight Timely Relief for Ohio Farmers

Housing

Roy Klopfenstein

Workforce housing is critical for the continued growth of our communities. This investment in our community will help create more housing opportunities for families and workers in Paulding County while supporting the area’s economic development. I appreciate the support from Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development in helping make this project possible,” said Rep. Klopfenstein.

March 12, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Rep. Klopfenstein Applauds Workforce Housing Grant Designated for Village of Antwerp

Public safety

Roy Klopfenstein

It is our responsibility to protect Ohio’s most innocent, and as technology continues to advance, we must also adapt to ensure the continued safety of Ohio’s children,” said Klopfenstein.

April 8, 2026 · Official statement

Source: State Reps. Williams, Klopfenstein Introduce Legislation Combating AI Child Sexual Abuse Material

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.

Roy Klopfenstein

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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 axis14 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 9 of them bills; 1 office held on the record.Klopfenstein (R)Ohio State Representative, District 82, 2023 to present2024-04-23 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Angela King, of House Bill 34 (135th General Assembly), "Excuse breast-feeding mothers from jury service,"2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, of House Bill 238 (135th General Assembly), "Regards occupational regulations," signed2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Dave Dobos, of House Bill 364 (135th General Assembly), "Regards non-commercial seed sharing; noxious weed "2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Brian Stewart, of House Bill 497 (135th General Assembly), Make various changes regarding county law, signe2025-04-09 (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 2025-05-15 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 15 (136th General Assembly), "Amend competitive retail electric service law," signed into law May 15, 2025.2025-06-11 (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 wa2025-07-01 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Angela N. King, of House Bill 51 (136th General Assembly), "Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial High"2025-07-01 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bob Peterson, of House Bill 65 (136th General Assembly), "Enact the Agriculture Appreciation Act," signed i2025-07-21 (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): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Jack K. Daniels, of House Bill 10 (136th General Assembly), "Regulate imitation meat and egg products," sig2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe2026-07-07 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, of House Bill 433 (136th General Assembly), "Alter amusement ride classification for i"
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis14 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 9 of them bills; 1 office held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Klopfenstein (R), 14 dated entries · as of 2026-07-07 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Klopfenstein (R)2023officeOhio State Representative, District 82
Klopfenstein (R)2024-04-23bill2024-04-23 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Angela King, of House Bill 34 (135th General Assembly), "Excuse breast-feeding mothers from jury service,"
Klopfenstein (R)2025-01-08bill2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, of House Bill 238 (135th General Assembly), "Regards occupational regulations," signed
Klopfenstein (R)2025-01-08bill2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Dave Dobos, of House Bill 364 (135th General Assembly), "Regards non-commercial seed sharing; noxious weed "
Klopfenstein (R)2025-01-08bill2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Brian Stewart, of House Bill 497 (135th General Assembly), Make various changes regarding county law, signe
Klopfenstein (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
Klopfenstein (R)2025-05-15bill2025-05-15 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 15 (136th General Assembly), "Amend competitive retail electric service law," signed into law May 15, 2025.
Klopfenstein (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
Klopfenstein (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
Klopfenstein (R)2025-07-01bill2025-07-01 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Angela N. King, of House Bill 51 (136th General Assembly), "Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial High"
Klopfenstein (R)2025-07-01bill2025-07-01 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bob Peterson, of House Bill 65 (136th General Assembly), "Enact the Agriculture Appreciation Act," signed i
Klopfenstein (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
Klopfenstein (R)2025-12-19bill2025-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Jack K. Daniels, of House Bill 10 (136th General Assembly), "Regulate imitation meat and egg products," sig
Klopfenstein (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
Klopfenstein (R)2026-07-07bill2026-07-07 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, of House Bill 433 (136th General Assembly), "Alter amusement ride classification for i"

Roy Klopfenstein

  1. July 7, 2026 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, of House Bill 433 (136th General Assembly), "Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes," signed into law July 7, 2026.

    Sources: House Bill 433 | 136th General Assembly · House Bill 433 Status, 136th General Assembly

  2. 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

  3. December 19, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Jack K. Daniels, of House Bill 10 (136th General Assembly), "Regulate imitation meat and egg products," signed into law December 19, 2025.

    Sources: House Bill 10 | 136th General Assembly · House Bill 10 Status, 136th General Assembly

  4. 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

  5. July 1, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bob Peterson, of House Bill 65 (136th General Assembly), "Enact the Agriculture Appreciation Act," signed into law July 1, 2025.

    Sources: House Bill 65 | 136th General Assembly · House Bill 65 Status, 136th General Assembly

  6. July 1, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Angela N. King, of House Bill 51 (136th General Assembly), "Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway," signed into law July 1, 2025.

    Sources: House Bill 51 | 136th General Assembly · House Bill 51 Status, 136th General Assembly

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. May 15, 2025 · bill

    Primary sponsor of House Bill 15 (136th General Assembly), "Amend competitive retail electric service law," signed into law May 15, 2025.

    Source: House Bill 15 | 136th General Assembly

  10. 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

  11. January 8, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, of House Bill 238 (135th General Assembly), "Regards occupational regulations," signed into law January 8, 2025.

    Sources: House Bill 238 | 135th General Assembly · House Bill 238 Status, 135th General Assembly

  12. January 8, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Dave Dobos, of House Bill 364 (135th General Assembly), "Regards non-commercial seed sharing; noxious weed removal," signed into law January 8, 2025.

    Sources: House Bill 364 | 135th General Assembly · House Bill 364 Status, 135th General Assembly

  13. January 8, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Brian Stewart, of House Bill 497 (135th General Assembly), Make various changes regarding county law, signed into law January 8, 2025 (effective April 9, 2025).

    Source: House Bill 497, 135th General Assembly

  14. April 23, 2024 · bill

    Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Angela King, of House Bill 34 (135th General Assembly), "Excuse breast-feeding mothers from jury service," signed into law April 23, 2024.

    Source: House Bill 34 | 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
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Roy Klopfenstein

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

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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.KlopfensteinRoy Klopfenstein: 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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GroupItemPCTNote
Klopfensteinno prior race on file

Roy Klopfenstein · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Roy Klopfenstein45,61679.4%
Magdalene Markward11,82520.6%

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. Roy Klopfenstein · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Roy Klopfenstein · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
  6. Rep. Klopfenstein Applauds Workforce Housing Grant Designated for Village of Antwerp · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-03-12 · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. Rep. Klopfenstein Joins Roundtable with Undersecretary of Energy to Discuss Data Centers, Ratepayer Protection Pledge · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-05-07 · accessed 2026-09-21
  8. State Reps. Williams, Klopfenstein Introduce Legislation Combating AI Child Sexual Abuse Material · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-04-08 · accessed 2026-09-21
  9. House Bill 10 | 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-21
  10. House Bill 15 | 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-21
  11. House Bill 51 | 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-21
  12. House Bill 65 | 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-21
  13. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  14. House Bill 433 | 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  15. House Bill 238 | 135th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  16. House Bill 364 | 135th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  17. House Bill 34 | 135th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
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  20. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
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  22. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  23. Roy Klopfenstein Biography · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-25
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  30. State Representatives Bob Peterson and Roy Klopfenstein Applaud Proposal to Suspend Gas Tax, Highlight Timely Relief for Ohio Farmers · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-24 · accessed 2026-09-30
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Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 82 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 82 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 82 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 82, in surname order: Roy Klopfenstein (Republican), Magdalene Markward (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 82 election?

Roy Klopfenstein won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 82. Results as certified: Roy Klopfenstein 79.4%, Magdalene Markward 20.6%.

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