Ohio State Representative, District 16
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 16 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is open. Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D) has held the seat since January 1, 2023 (in the Ohio House since November 2018, representing District 14 before 2023) and is running for Ohio Senate District 23 in 2026, so this seat is open.
Sources: Bride Rose Sweeney · Ohio House of Representatives District 16
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 16th District | Ohio State Representative, District 16 |
Counties: Cuyahoga
Last time, 2024: Bride Rose Sweeney (Democratic) 60.7% · 37,653 votes; Daniel Harrington (Republican) 39.3% · 24,375 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.
- Educator; a high school social studies teacher. (per campaign)
- High school diploma, Walsh Jesuit High School.
- Bachelor's degree, Miami University, 1991.
7 of 11 sections researched · 16 sources
- Attorney.
- Small business owner. (per campaign)
- High school diploma, Lakewood High School.
7 of 11 sections researched · 9 sources
Scott DiMauro
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Sophia Tjotjos
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| interests | not researched |
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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: Scott DiMauro has 8 entries and Sophia Tjotjos has 3 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
- Scott DiMauro: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Sophia Tjotjos: 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.
Civil rights
Scott DiMauro
We must ensure freedom for all people to earn a good living, care for their families, and participate fully in our democracy.
Source: Scott DiMauro
Sophia Tjotjos
None found in the records checked
Data centers
Scott DiMauro
None found in the records checked
Sophia Tjotjos
And, as data centers expand across Ohio, I believe that growth has to be managed responsibly, with real environmental safeguards, guaranteed rates so residents aren't left covering the cost, and full accountability of tax dollars.
Source: Sophia Tjotjos
Education
Scott DiMauro
We must fully and fairly fund our public schools and protect and strengthen essential public services. For too long, policymakers in Columbus have starved local communities of the resources they need to keep our streets safe and our neighborhoods livable for residents of all ages.
Source: Scott DiMauro
Sophia Tjotjos
Education is personal to me. My mother taught in Cleveland Public Schools, and I raised my own four children through Rocky River Public Schools. I'm passionate about fixing Ohio's school funding formula so it's fair to District 16 and about making higher education and trades training affordable.
Source: Sophia Tjotjos
Government ethics
Scott DiMauro
None found in the records checked
Sophia Tjotjos
Fiscal Responsibility and Government Accountability - Ohioans deserve to know their hard-earned money is being spent responsibly. I believe in fiscal responsibility the way families practice it: pay for the essentials first, then make careful decisions about how the rest is spent.
Source: Sophia Tjotjos
Property taxes
Scott DiMauro
We need fairness in our tax system. Recent spikes in property values and resulting increases in property taxes have made it difficult for some of our neighbors to stay in their homes.
Source: Scott DiMauro
Sophia Tjotjos
Lower Property Taxes - Families, seniors, and homeowners should not be taxed out of the communities they helped build. Recent hikes of 32% in District 16 property values have placed an unfair, unexpected burden on Westside homeowners.
Source: Sophia Tjotjos
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.
Scott DiMauro
Not yet researched
Sophia Tjotjos
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
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Scott DiMauro
Not yet researched
Sophia Tjotjos
Not yet researched
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
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Scott DiMauro
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 4,608.90 | 7.4% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 2,797.54 | 4.5% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 34,186.10 | 54.8% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 20,750.54 | 33.3% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $38,795, spent $7,406, cash on hand $54,937.
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
Sophia Tjotjos
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 20.5 | 1.3% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 1,500 | 98.7% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of July 8, 2026: raised $1,521, spent $21, cash on hand $1,500.
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 July 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
The result
Not yet researched
Sources
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- Ohio House of Representatives District 16 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-19 · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (dated 09/17/2026) · Cuyahoga County Board of Elections · 2026-09-17 · accessed 2026-09-30
- Bride Rose Sweeney · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-21 · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Scott DiMauro · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
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- Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
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- https://gunsensevoter.org/faq/
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- Ohio AFL-CIO Issues Endorsements, Approves Our Recommendations · North Shore AFL-CIO · 2026-03-02 · accessed 2026-10-20
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- https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
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- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
Quick answers
When was the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 16 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 16 was held on November 3, 2026.
Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 16 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 16, in surname order: Scott DiMauro (Democratic), Sophia Tjotjos (Republican).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 16 seat now?
The seat is held by Bride Rose Sweeney. The seat is open in this election.
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