Ohio State Representative, District 1
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 1 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D) has held this seat since January 1, 2023 (in the Ohio House since January 2021, representing District 25 before 2023) and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 1 · Dontavius Jarrells · Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells - District 1
About this district
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| Chamber | District | Note |
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| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 1st District | Ohio State Representative, District 1 |
Counties: Franklin
Last time, 2024: Dontavius L. Jarrells (Democratic) 100.0% · 35,739 votes.
Sources: 2024 Official Election Results · LaRose certifies official 2024 general election results
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.
- IT consultant.
- Graduated Bexley High School.
- Bachelor's degree, The Ohio State University, 1988.
7 of 11 sections researched · 6 sources
- Health equity policy and program lead, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
- Chief of communications, Franklin County Treasurer's Office.
- Graduated East Technical High School, 2006.
9 of 11 sections researched · 30 sources
Joel A. Greff
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Dontavius L. Jarrells
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The race in pictures
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A note on our coverage
Read before the columns: where one candidate has more entries than another, this says which of the two reasons it is.
Endorsements received: Dontavius L. Jarrells has 7 entries and Joel A. Greff has 1 entry. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Dontavius L. Jarrells's record in office has 8 entries and Joel A. Greff's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Sources: Dontavius L. Jarrells has 13 entries and Joel A. Greff has 5 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jump to a candidate
- Joel A. Greff: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Dontavius L. Jarrells: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
Where they stand
Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.
Abortion
Joel A. Greff
None found in the records checked
Dontavius L. Jarrells
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IS A FUNDEMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT
Source: On The Issues
Civil rights
Joel A. Greff
None found in the records checked
Dontavius L. Jarrells
LOVE IS LOVE
Source: On The Issues
Cost of living
Joel A. Greff
AFFORDABILITY - It's just not a catch phrase! There is no question that the American Dream is in jeopardy. My own children question whether they can ever see home ownership! Rents, Utilities, & Food Costs are rising disproportionally to income. Our local city governments within House District 1 and beyond, continue to tax residents out of their cities and at the same time are making everyday living unaffordable for the elderly and those on a fixed-income or an average wage. We need to get fiscal accountability back to Main Street in whatever city you live in and stop our local governments from preaching inclusion opportunity while legislating against it or mismanaging taxpayer revenue.
Source: Joel A. Greff
Dontavius L. Jarrells
None found in the records checked
Education
Joel A. Greff
EDUCATION - I am a strong believer that a strong Ohio is built on strong Education! Ranked 6th in technology and innovation, we need our schools to do a better job of teaching our future rising stars everything from basic financial literacy to technology literacy. We need to double-down on growing our skilled trades programs and ensuring we have the workforce to build infrastructure and service our statewide community. Rather than fixating on education merely meeting State standards, we need our educational institutions to focus on surpassing and over achieving those standards! I support School Choice, cleaning up the charter school systems and making strong education available easily to everyone.
Source: Joel A. Greff
Dontavius L. Jarrells
None found in the records checked
Guns
Joel A. Greff
None found in the records checked
Dontavius L. Jarrells
BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE
Source: On The Issues
Jobs and the economy
Joel A. Greff
PROSPERITY - Ohio is making great strides in attracting economic development projects. While our economy continues to improve, we need to continue to attract and create more job opportunities for all Ohioans. Ohio ranks in the Top 5 states for business entrepreneurship growth and the startup and small business sectors can pave the way for more prosperous opportunities. There is no great pride one can have in having gainful employment and providing for one's self and family and we need to work together to bring that to Main Street in every town, village and city in Ohio.
Source: Joel A. Greff
Dontavius L. Jarrells
None found in the records checked
Why they are running
Joel A. Greff
None found in the records checked
Dontavius L. Jarrells
I envision an Ohio where everyone can access high-paying careers & high-quality education. An Ohio where our kids are safe from firearms & families don't have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Simply put, I work for you.
Workers and wages
Joel A. Greff
None found in the records checked
Dontavius L. Jarrells
INCREASE OHIO’S MINIMUM WAGE
Source: On The Issues
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.
Joel A. Greff
Not yet researched
Dontavius L. Jarrells
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.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Person | Date | Kind | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrells (D) | 2021-01-01 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 25 |
| Jarrells (D) | 2023-01-01 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 1 |
| Jarrells (D) | 2024-07-24 | bill | 2024-07-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 226 (135th General Assembly), Regards customer-owned water service lines |
| Jarrells (D) | 2025-01-08 | bill | 2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. P. Scott Lipps, of House Bill 106 (135th General Assembly), Enact the Pay Stub Protection Act, signed into |
| Jarrells (D) | 2025-04-09 | vote | 2025-04-09 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and t |
| Jarrells (D) | 2025-06-11 | vote | 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 Bi |
| Jarrells (D) | 2025-06-25 | vote | 2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was |
| Jarrells (D) | 2025-07-21 | vote | 2025-07-21 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax |
| Jarrells (D) | 2025-10-20 | bill | 2025-10-20 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Josh Williams, of House Bill 57 (136th General Assembly), Regards school policies on administering overdose |
| Jarrells (D) | 2026-06-10 | vote | 2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November |
Joel A. Greff
Not yet researched
Dontavius L. Jarrells
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June 10, 2026 · vote
Voted no 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
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October 20, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Josh Williams, of House Bill 57 (136th General Assembly), Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs, signed into law October 20, 2025.
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July 21, 2025 · vote
Voted against overriding 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
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June 25, 2025 · vote
Voted no 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
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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
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April 9, 2025 · vote
Voted no 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
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January 8, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. P. Scott Lipps, of House Bill 106 (135th General Assembly), Enact the Pay Stub Protection Act, signed into law January 8, 2025.
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July 24, 2024 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 226 (135th General Assembly), Regards customer-owned water service lines replacement costs, signed into law July 24, 2024.
Money
Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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Joel A. Greff
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 8.2 | 3.9% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 200 | 96.1% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 8, 2026: raised $208, spent $8, cash on hand $200.
Ohio campaigns were due to file pre-general reports on October 22, covering activity through October 14, 2026. They are not in these figures, which come from the latest report in our records, dated June 8, 2026.
Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance
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
Dontavius L. Jarrells
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 41,807.81 | 57.4% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 5,820.43 | 8.0% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 22,074.02 | 30.3% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 3,073.11 | 4.2% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $63,882, spent $47,628, cash on hand $25,147.
Ohio campaigns were due to file pre-general reports on October 22, covering activity through October 14, 2026. They are not in these figures, which come from the latest report in our records, dated June 12, 2026.
Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance
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
Not yet researched
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Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 1 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 1 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 1 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 1, in surname order: Joel A. Greff (Republican), Dontavius L. Jarrells (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 1 seat now?
The seat is held by Dontavius L. Jarrells.
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