Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 88

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 88 · 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.

Gary Click

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 88, since 2021

  • Pastor, Fremont Baptist Temple, 2006 through 2025; now pastor emeritus
  • Bachelor's degree in religious education, Midwestern Baptist College, 1990
  • Vickery, Ohio

9 of 11 sections researched · 30 sources

Dianne Selvey

Democratic

Not yet researched

Gary Click

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 8 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 8 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 10 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 8 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 17 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 30 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Gary Click, 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 88, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 88, 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 88, as published
Status
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Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Click not yet researched.RaisedClick (R)Gary Click: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentClick (R)Gary Click: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handClick (R)Gary Click: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Click 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
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RaisedClick (R)Not yet researched
SpentClick (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handClick (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

Gary Click

Life is one of the fundamental enumerated rights recognized by our founders in the Declaration of Independence. If life is not sacred from conception then nothing is and all other rights must ultimately give way.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On the Issues

Education

Gary Click

Education must focus more on students and less on systems. This means returning more and more to local control where parents, teachers and local school boards are empowered to make the decisions that are in the best interest of their children and their communities.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On the Issues

Energy and utility bills

Gary Click

Rep Click has fought to ensure that citizens have a voice. He voted to repeal House Bill 6. He also votged to give local communities a voice in wind turbines and solar farms.  These decisions must be made locally not by some remote siting board.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On the Issues

Environment and water

Gary Click

As the state representative of the 88th district, I am committed to advancing the long-term interests of the people of Fostoria over the economic promises that may cost us and our children their health and security. I will work to keep Sunny Farms accountable, limit the tonnage coming in and resist all efforts at expansion.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On the Issues

Guns

Gary Click

Gary has been proud to uphold a 100% pro-second amendment voting record in the Ohio House, and has co-sponsored and voted for bills to arm school staff and enact constitutional carry in Ohio.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On the Issues

Police use of license-plate readers

Gary Click

While recognizing the clear advantages that Flock Cameras provide for law enforcement, many others and I share grave concerns about establishing an infrastructure for a surveillance system capable of stripping the right to privacy from everyday citizens.

September 11, 2026 · Official statement

Source: State Rep. Gary Click Introduces the 1984 No More Act

Taxes

Gary Click

In the Ohio House, Gary has consistently voted to lower taxes and reduce government rules. Notably, Gary voted for HB 110 of the 134th General Assembly and HB 33 of the 135th General Assembly each slashed income and business taxes. Another key vote, SB 9 of the 134th General Assembly, required each state agency of Ohio to reduce its regulatory rules by 30% before June 2025.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: On the Issues

Why they are running

Gary Click

Gary is the 88th District's common-sense conservative. He began serving in the Statehouse in January of 2021 and has championed education, tax cuts, law enforcement, EMS, pro-life legislation, prohibiting sex changes for children and keeping men and boys out of lady's private bathrooms and locker rooms.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Gary Click for State Representative

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.

Gary Click

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 axis10 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 5 of them bills; 1 office held on the record.Click (R)Ohio State Representative, District 88, 2021 to present2024-04-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 68 (135th General Assembly), "Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act," enacted (effecti2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 206 (135th General Assembly), titled "Regards public school expulsion fo"2025-04-09 (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 levies2025-10-20 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Brian Lorenz, of House Bill 144 (136th General Assembly), "Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication di"2026-05-27 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Darnell T. Brewer, of House Bill 393 (136th General Assembly), "Require certain facilities assist inmates i"2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe2026-06-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey, of House Bill 268 (136th General Assembly), "Regards filing for certificate of qualific"
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis10 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 5 of them bills; 1 office held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Click (R), 10 dated entries · as of 2026-06-24 · Download this chart
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Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis
PersonDateKindEntry
Click (R)2021officeOhio State Representative, District 88
Click (R)2024-04-24bill2024-04-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 68 (135th General Assembly), "Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act," enacted (effecti
Click (R)2025-01-08bill2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 206 (135th General Assembly), titled "Regards public school expulsion fo"
Click (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
Click (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
Click (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
Click (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
Click (R)2025-10-20bill2025-10-20 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Brian Lorenz, of House Bill 144 (136th General Assembly), "Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication di"
Click (R)2026-05-27bill2026-05-27 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Darnell T. Brewer, of House Bill 393 (136th General Assembly), "Require certain facilities assist inmates i"
Click (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
Click (R)2026-06-24bill2026-06-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey, of House Bill 268 (136th General Assembly), "Regards filing for certificate of qualific"

Gary Click

  1. June 24, 2026 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey, of House Bill 268 (136th General Assembly), "Regards filing for certificate of qualification for employment," signed into law June 24, 2026.

    Source: House Bill 268 | 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. May 27, 2026 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Darnell T. Brewer, of House Bill 393 (136th General Assembly), "Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards," signed into law May 27, 2026.

    Source: House Bill 393 | 136th General Assembly

  4. October 20, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Brian Lorenz, of House Bill 144 (136th General Assembly), "Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication disability database," signed into law October 20, 2025.

    Source: House Bill 144 | 136th General Assembly

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. January 8, 2025 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 206 (135th General Assembly), titled "Regards public school expulsion for actions dangerous to others" per the legislature's own listing, signed into law January 8, 2025 (effective April 9, 2025).

    Source: House Bill 206, 135th General Assembly

  10. April 24, 2024 · bill

    Primary sponsor of House Bill 68 (135th General Assembly), "Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act," enacted (effective) April 24, 2024.

    Source: House Bill 68 | 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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Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
Status
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Gary Click

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Gary Click in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Gary Click in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · 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.ClickGary Click: 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
Past election results, share of the vote
GroupItemPCTNote
Clickno prior race on file

Gary Click · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Gary Click35,36766.6%
Dianne Selvey17,76233.4%

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. Gary Click · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Gary Click for State Representative · The Committee to Elect Gary Click · accessed 2026-09-22
  6. On the Issues · The Committee to Elect Gary Click · accessed 2026-09-22
  7. Gary Click · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-22
  8. House Bill 268 | 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  9. House Bill 393 | 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  10. House Bill 144 | 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  11. House Bill 68 | 135th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  12. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  13. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  14. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  15. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  16. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  17. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  18. Gary Click Biography · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-25
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  22. https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
  23. https://ohiolife.org/2026-ortl-pac-recommendations/
  24. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sandusky-county-slate-card-1.pdf
  25. https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/seneca-county-slate-card.pdf
  26. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
  27. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  28. State Rep. Gary Click Introduces the 1984 No More Act · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-11 · accessed 2026-09-30
  29. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  30. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  31. House Bill 206, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 88 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 88 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 88 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 88, in surname order: Gary Click (Republican), Dianne Selvey (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 88 election?

Gary Click won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 88. Results as certified: Gary Click 66.6%, Dianne Selvey 33.4%.

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