Ohio State Representative, District 32
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 32 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Jack K. Daniels (R) has held the seat since being appointed on April 24, 2024, to succeed Bob Young (R), and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.
Sources: Jack K. Daniels (Ohio) · Representative Jack K. Daniels - District 32
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
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| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 32nd District | Ohio State Representative, District 32 |
Counties: Summit
Last time, 2024: Jack K. Daniels (Republican) 57.2% · 31,050 votes; Jim Colopy (Democratic) 42.8% · 23,193 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.
- Purchased Kandel Transport Inc., a trucking company, in 1991
- Founded Kandel Cold Storage in 1997
- Attended Kent State University
9 of 11 sections researched · 23 sources
5 of 11 sections researched · 6 sources
Jack K. Daniels
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Djordjije Popovic
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Section | State |
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| profile | researched |
| ballot | researched |
| positions | none found |
| claims | not researched |
| record | not researched |
| money | none found |
| interests | not researched |
| polling | not researched |
| elections | researched |
| endorsements | researched |
| sources | researched |
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: Jack K. Daniels has 4 entries and Djordjije Popovic has 1 entry. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Where they stand: Jack K. Daniels has 6 entries and Djordjije Popovic has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jack K. Daniels's record in office has 6 entries and Djordjije Popovic's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Sources: Jack K. Daniels has 15 entries and Djordjije Popovic 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
- Jack K. Daniels: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Djordjije Popovic: 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.
Cost of living
Jack K. Daniels
Every day Ohioans feel the cost of bad government policies that have resulted in inflation. Inflation has added a continual strain on families and businesses. Jack will work to put more money back in Ohio taxpayers’ wallets by advocating for an efficient government and responsible tax policies that help everyday Ohioans.
Djordjije Popovic
None found in the records checked
Education
Jack K. Daniels
While serving on The Portage Lakes Career Center school board, Jack saw how vocational education can succeed for vocational students and also for students preparing for college. Northeast Ohio is starving for well-trained workers on every level. Jack knows this all too well, owning a trucking company!
Djordjije Popovic
None found in the records checked
Jobs and the economy
Jack K. Daniels
Jack knows first-hand the importance of small businesses as a small business owner. Millions of Ohioans are employees of a small business. As a state representative, Jack will work to make Ohio the best state in the country to start and own a business. With lifelong business experience, Jack will be a voice for business owners and their employees in Columbus.
Djordjije Popovic
None found in the records checked
Public safety
Jack K. Daniels
As a city council member, Jack is proud to have supported law enforcement and first responders by voting to give them the resources they need. In Columbus, Jack will continue to support our law enforcement and give them resources.
Djordjije Popovic
None found in the records checked
School choice
Jack K. Daniels
Ohio is full of dedicated teachers, but some systems are failing these great teachers, students, and families. Giving parents the choice to take their children to successful school’s force administrators to compete. Ohio’s career tech systems are a great example of how schools can succeed when they are forced to attract students and families.
Djordjije Popovic
None found in the records checked
Why they are running
Jack K. Daniels
I am not a career politician; this community supported me as I grew my business and raised my children, now it’s time for me to give back! I ask for your vote and your support!
Djordjije Popovic
None found in the records checked
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.
Jack K. Daniels
Not yet researched
Djordjije Popovic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels (R) | 2021 | office | Member, New Franklin City Council (at-large) |
| Daniels (R) | 2024-04-24 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 32 |
| Daniels (R) | 2025-04-09 | vote | 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 |
| Daniels (R) | 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 |
| Daniels (R) | 2025-06-25 | vote | 2025-06-25 (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 |
| Daniels (R) | 2025-07-21 | vote | 2025-07-21 (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 |
| Daniels (R) | 2026-03-20 | bill | 2026-03-20 (bill): Primary sponsor (with Rep. Roy Klopfenstein) of House Bill 10 (136th General Assembly), to regulate imitation meat and egg products and to r |
| Daniels (R) | 2026-06-10 | vote | 2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe |
Jack K. Daniels
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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
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March 20, 2026 · bill
Primary sponsor (with Rep. Roy Klopfenstein) of House Bill 10 (136th General Assembly), to regulate imitation meat and egg products and to revise various agriculture laws, effective March 20, 2026.
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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
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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
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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 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
Djordjije Popovic
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 |
Jack K. Daniels
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 28,895.60 | 54.1% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 11,746.13 | 22.0% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 9,110.91 | 17.0% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 3,703.60 | 6.9% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of July 28, 2026: raised $38,007, spent $40,642, cash on hand $12,815.
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 28, 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
Djordjije Popovic
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| 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, every name variant listed in _staging/d2/money-legislative.json
The result
Not yet researched
Sources
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- Jack K. Daniels (Ohio) · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Representative Jack K. Daniels - District 32 · Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
- Jack Daniels for State Representative · Elect Jack Daniels · 2026-09-21 · accessed 2026-09-21
- Jack K. Daniels Biography · Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
- House Bill 10 - 136th General Assembly · Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
- 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
- House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- Ohio House of Representatives District 32 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
- Former Councilman Jack Daniels honored · Akron.com · accessed 2026-09-25
- Businessman Jack Daniels appointed to take over disgraced state Rep. Bob Young’s House seat · Ohio Capital Journal · accessed 2026-09-25
- https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
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- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/summit-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
- 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
- Djordjije Popovic · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Djordjije Popovic, State Rep., Dist. 32 (2026 General Election candidate profile) · iVoterGuide · 2026-10-20 · accessed 2026-10-20
Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 32 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 32 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 32 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 32, in surname order: Jack K. Daniels (Republican), Djordjije Popovic (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 32 seat now?
The seat is held by Jack K. Daniels.
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