Ohio State Representative, District 23
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 23 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Dan Troy (D) has held the seat since January 1, 2023 (in the Ohio House since 2021, representing District 60 before 2023) and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.
Sources: Dan Troy · Representative Daniel P. Troy - District 23
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
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| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 23rd District | Ohio State Representative, District 23 |
Last time, 2024: Dan Troy (Democratic) 52.9% · 33,941 votes; Tony Hocevar (Republican) 47.1% · 30,241 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.
- Member, Willoughby Hills City Council (at large); the term runs to the end of 2029.
7 of 11 sections researched · 10 sources
- Air balance technician and project engineer, Kahoe Air Balance Company and Professional Balance Company
- Taught state and local government courses, Lakeland Community College
- Willowick City Councilman and its Council President for 9 years (per campaign)
9 of 11 sections researched · 30 sources
Julie A. Belich
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Dan Troy
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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: Dan Troy has 7 entries and Julie A. Belich has 2 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Dan Troy's record in office has 8 entries and Julie A. Belich's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Sources: Dan Troy has 16 entries and Julie A. Belich 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
- Julie A. Belich: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Dan Troy: 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.
Data centers
Julie A. Belich
None found in the records checked
Dan Troy
I certainly am not suggesting that we put out the welcome mat for data centers in Ohio, but if these highly profitable entities are going to show up in our state, we need to make sure that they pay property taxes that correspond to their whole value. While this proposal is not a panacea for addressing the controversial issue of data centers, it certainly will help make sure that their continued development at least pays their fair share rather than continuing to shift the burden onto our homeowners.
Source: Rep. Troy Introduces Legislation to Ban Property Tax Abatements for Data Centers
Housing
Julie A. Belich
Give young people a fair shot at owning a home in the community where they grew up
Source: Priorities | Julie Belich
Dan Troy
None found in the records checked
Property taxes
Julie A. Belich
Rein in rising tax bills that are pricing working families and seniors out of the communities they built
Source: Priorities | Julie Belich
Dan Troy
I have consistently fought for long overdue adjustments to Ohio’s Homestead Exemption program to get more help to our seniors and disabled citizens on fixed incomes struggling to pay their property taxes. This provision, which I spoke in favor of on the House floor, will provide some meaningful relief on next year’s property tax bills. I also urged my colleagues in the House to enact increased permanent help every year for our citizens desperately in need of a reduced property tax burden.
Public safety
Julie A. Belich
Give police, fire, and EMS the funding and equipment they need to protect our neighborhoods
Source: Priorities | Julie Belich
Dan Troy
None found in the records checked
Public schools
Julie A. Belich
Fully fund the state's obligations to local school districts so they are not forced to cut programs or raise levies to cover state shortfalls
Source: Priorities | Julie Belich
Dan Troy
None found in the records checked
Veterans
Julie A. Belich
None found in the records checked
Dan Troy
Far too often, we’ve seen a proliferation of unscrupulous individuals and entities that take advantage of our vulnerable populations, especially our seniors and veterans. We believe that enactment of this legislation will go a long way in protecting those that served our nation in military service and ensure that they receive the benefits to which they are entitled without being scammed.
Source: Representatives Troy and Brennan Introduce the V.E.T.E.R.A.N. Benefits Protection Act
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.
Julie A. Belich
Not yet researched
Dan Troy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy (D) | 2021 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 60 |
| Troy (D) | 2023 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 23 |
| Troy (D) | 2023-10-12 | bill | 2023-10-12 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Jamie Callender, of House Bill 61 (135th General Assembly), Designate James A. Garfield Day, signed into la |
| Troy (D) | 2025-01-02 | bill | 2025-01-02 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 173 (135th General Assembly), Designate May as Older Ohioans Month, signed into law January 2, 2025 (effective |
| Troy (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 |
| Troy (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 |
| Troy (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 |
| Troy (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 |
| Troy (D) | 2026-03-02 | bill | 2026-03-02 (bill): Primary sponsor (with Rep. Jamie Callender) of House Bill 27 (136th General Assembly), Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge, |
| Troy (D) | 2026-06-10 | vote | 2026-06-10 (vote): Did not vote on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Nove |
Julie A. Belich
Not yet researched
Dan Troy
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June 10, 2026 · vote
Did not vote 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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March 2, 2026 · bill
Primary sponsor (with Rep. Jamie Callender) of House Bill 27 (136th General Assembly), Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge, signed into law, effective March 2, 2026.
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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 2, 2025 · bill
Primary sponsor of House Bill 173 (135th General Assembly), Designate May as Older Ohioans Month, signed into law January 2, 2025 (effective April 3, 2025).
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October 12, 2023 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Jamie Callender, of House Bill 61 (135th General Assembly), Designate James A. Garfield Day, signed into law October 12, 2023 (effective January 11, 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
| Status |
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Julie A. Belich
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 1,375.20 | 100.0% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $0, spent $0, cash on hand $1,375.
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
Dan Troy
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 2,072.93 | 1.9% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 3,881.50 | 3.5% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 36,456.87 | 32.9% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 68,264.66 | 61.7% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 10, 2026: raised $38,530, spent $5,954, cash on hand $104,722.
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 10, 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
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: Ohio House of Representatives
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · 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
- Dan Troy · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Representative Daniel P. Troy - District 23 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
- Julie Belich · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- Julie Belich (offices held: Willoughby Hills City Council, At-Large, term to 12/31/2029) · BallotReady · accessed 2026-11-01
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cuyahoga-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lake-county-slate-card.pdf
- Julie A. Belich, State Rep., Dist. 23 (2026 General Election candidate profile) · iVoterGuide · 2026-10-20 · accessed 2026-10-20
- Priorities | Julie Belich · Julie Belich for State Representative (Belich for Ohio) · accessed 2026-10-23
- House Bill 27 - 136th General Assembly · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
- House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
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- 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
- Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
- Ohio House of Representatives · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
- Rep. Troy Introduces Legislation to Ban Property Tax Abatements for Data Centers · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-04 · accessed 2026-09-30
- Representative Troy Announces $450-500 State-funded Property Tax Credit to Recipients of Ohio's Homestead Exemption · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-06-12 · accessed 2026-09-30
- Representatives Troy and Brennan Introduce the V.E.T.E.R.A.N. Benefits Protection Act · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-06-22 · accessed 2026-09-30
- https://oft-aft.org/2026election
- https://northshoreaflcio.org/endorsements
- https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
- https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/
- https://gunsensevoter.org/states/oh/voterguide/
- https://gunsensevoter.org/faq/
- https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
- Ohio AFL-CIO Issues Endorsements, Approves Our Recommendations · North Shore AFL-CIO · 2026-03-02 · accessed 2026-10-20
- 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- House Bill 61, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
- House Bill 173, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 23 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 23 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 23 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 23, in surname order: Julie A. Belich (Republican), Dan Troy (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 23 seat now?
The seat is held by Dan Troy.
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