Ohio State Representative, District 48
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 48 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is open. Rep. Scott Oelslager (R) has represented the district since January 1, 2019 and is term-limited and not on the November 2026 general-election ballot for this seat, so the seat is open.
Sources: Friends of Nick Morris · Ohio House of Representatives District 48
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 48th District | Ohio State Representative, District 48 |
Counties: Stark
Last time, 2024: Scott Oelslager (Republican) 68.9% · 44,717 votes; Lynn Gorman (Democratic) 31.1% · 20,182 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.
- Bachelor's degree, Malone University
6 of 11 sections researched · 21 sources
- Director of Community Learning and Civic Leadership, Walsh University (per campaign)
- Former adjunct professor of Geography and Recreation, Parks and Tourism, Kent State University (per campaign)
- PhD in Cultural Foundations of Education, Kent State University (per campaign)
7 of 11 sections researched · 13 sources
Christina Hagan
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Nick Morris
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The race in pictures
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Jump to a candidate
- Christina Hagan: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Nick Morris: 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 (asked: under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?)
Christina Hagan
Elective abortion should not be allowed. Every human life has inherent dignity and value from conception.
Source: Christina M. Hagan, State Rep., Dist. 48 (2026 General Election candidate questionnaire)
Nick Morris
None found in the records checked
Cost of living
Christina Hagan
None found in the records checked
Nick Morris
A job should provide the opportunity to build a good life. But when housing, utilities, childcare, groceries, healthcare, and other necessities keep getting more expensive, even families doing everything right can struggle to get ahead.
Source: Issues - Friends of Nick Morris
Education
Christina Hagan
None found in the records checked
Nick Morris
Schools are the heart of our towns and our family lives. Their benefit goes far beyond students sitting in classrooms today. They strengthen neighborhoods, prepare our future workforce, attract employers, support property values, and create opportunities that can change a person’s life trajectory.
Source: Issues - Friends of Nick Morris
Energy supply (asked: most reliable source for growing electricity demand)
Christina Hagan
Natural gas, nuclear, and clean coal are the most reliable sources to meet growing demand.
Source: Christina M. Hagan, State Rep., Dist. 48 (2026 General Election candidate questionnaire)
Nick Morris
None found in the records checked
Health care
Christina Hagan
None found in the records checked
Nick Morris
Where you live, what you earn, or what kind of job you have shouldn’t determine whether you can see a doctor or afford the medicine you need.
Source: Issues - Friends of Nick Morris
Local government
Christina Hagan
None found in the records checked
Nick Morris
Ohio’s small towns and townships should be able to welcome new investment without putting their taxpayers or their future at risk.
Source: Issues - Friends of Nick Morris
Minimum wage
Christina Hagan
Every Ohioan who works hard deserves the chance to earn more, and wages rise best in a strong economy not by Washington mandates.
Source: Christina M. Hagan, State Rep., Dist. 48 (2026 General Election candidate questionnaire)
Nick Morris
None found in the records checked
Property taxes
Christina Hagan
None found in the records checked
Nick Morris
For too many Ohioans, rising property taxes are making it harder to afford the homes and communities they’ve invested in for years.
Source: Issues - Friends of Nick Morris
Voter ID
Christina Hagan
Require voter ID to protect the integrity of every election
Nick Morris
None found in the records checked
Why they are running
Christina Hagan
None found in the records checked
Nick Morris
With longtime Representative Scott Oelslager retiring from the Statehouse, Nick is stepping up to the challenge with skills and experience.
Source: Friends of Nick Morris
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.
Christina Hagan
Not yet researched
Nick Morris
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagan (R) | 2011-03-02 | office | Member, Ohio House of Representatives, District 50 |
Christina Hagan
None found in the records checked
Nick Morris
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.
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Christina Hagan
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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
Nick Morris
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 6,816.71 | 34.6% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 12,896.77 | 65.4% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $19,713, spent $6,817, cash on hand $12,897.
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
Sources
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: Christina Hagan · 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 13
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Candidates List, General Election, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Stark County Board of Elections · 2026-08-31 · accessed 2026-09-30
- Friends of Nick Morris · Friends of Nick Morris · accessed 2026-09-22
- Ohio House of Representatives District 48 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Christina Hagan · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · 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
- Christina Hagan · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-25 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Federal Elections 2020 (Excel edition), 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Results (by State), Ohio rows; compiled from state elections offices · Federal Election Commission · accessed 2026-09-25
- Federal Elections 2020: Election Results for the U.S. President, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives · Federal Election Commission · accessed 2026-09-25
- 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 13 · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-25
- Ohio Vote Certified With Record Turnout, All-Time High Early Vote · The Statehouse News Bureau · 2020-11-27 · 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://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
- https://ohiolife.org/2026-ortl-pac-recommendations/
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/stark-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
- Endorsements - Christina Hagan for State Representative · Hagan for State Representative (campaign website) · 2026-10-14 · accessed 2026-10-14
- Ladies Gallery: Christina Hagan · Ohio Statehouse Museum · accessed 2026-09-25
- Christina M. Hagan, State Rep., Dist. 48 (2026 General Election candidate questionnaire) · iVoterGuide · 2026-10-13 · accessed 2026-10-14
- Issues - Christina Hagan for State Representative · Hagan for State Representative (campaign website) · 2026-10-14 · accessed 2026-10-14
- Nick Morris · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Issues - Friends of Nick Morris · Friends of Nick Morris · accessed 2026-09-22
- Get to Know Nick - Friends of Nick Morris · Friends of Nick Morris · accessed 2026-09-22
- https://oft-aft.org/2026election
- https://gunsensevoter.org/states/oh/voterguide/
- https://gunsensevoter.org/faq/
- https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 48 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 48 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 48 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 48, in surname order: Christina Hagan (Republican), Nick Morris (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 48 seat now?
The seat is held by Scott Oelslager. The seat is open in this election.
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