Ohio State Representative, District 52
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 52 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is open. Rep. Gayle L. Manning (R) has represented District 52 since January 2023 (in the Ohio House since January 2019, representing District 55 before 2023) and is running for Ohio Senate District 13 in 2026, so the seat is open. Cliff Winkel (R) was named the Republican nominee on July 28, 2026, replacing the primary winner, Nathan Manning, who left the race.
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 52 · Ohio State Senate District 13 · Six candidates for Ohio Statehouse end election bids since May primary
About this district
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| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 52nd District | Ohio State Representative, District 52 |
Counties: Lorain
Last time, 2024: Gayle Manning (Republican) 57.2% · 34,378 votes; Genevieve Flieger (Democratic) 42.8% · 25,755 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.
- Since 2008, I’ve proudly owned and operated First Choice Photography. (per campaign)
- He earned a high school diploma from Midview High School
- an associate degree from ITT Technical Institute in 2006
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- Owner and operator of Wink Electric for 25+ years (per campaign)
- 2-term elected North Ridgeville City Councilman (per campaign)
- 25+ years living, working, and raising a family in Lorain County (per campaign)
6 of 11 sections researched · 12 sources
Mike Baker
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Cliff Winkel
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The race in pictures
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Jump to a candidate
- Mike Baker: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Cliff Winkel: 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
Mike Baker
None found in the records checked
Cliff Winkel
Making gas and groceries more affordable for everyone
Source: Meet Cliff Winkel
Education
Mike Baker
Fight for strong public schools and working families. I’ll prioritize better schools, support for educators, and policies that expand economic opportunity for working people and small businesses.
Source: Mike Baker (Ohio)
Cliff Winkel
None found in the records checked
Government ethics
Mike Baker
Transparent government and fair economic policy. We need openness, strong unions, and economic policies that put people first — rebuilding trust and opportunity across Lorain County.
Source: Mike Baker (Ohio)
Cliff Winkel
None found in the records checked
Jobs and the economy
Mike Baker
Through my work building businesses in Elyria and Lorain County, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges families face from underfunded schools to an economy that too often leaves working people behind.
Source: Mike Baker (Ohio)
Cliff Winkel
Bringing new jobs to our area
Source: Meet Cliff Winkel
Property taxes
Mike Baker
None found in the records checked
Cliff Winkel
Cutting property taxes
Source: Meet Cliff Winkel
Why they are running
Mike Baker
People over politics — leadership that listens. Leaders should answer to everyday families, not special interests. That’s why I’m running to bring accountable, responsive leadership to District 52.
Source: Mike Baker (Ohio)
Cliff Winkel
Cliff Winkel is not a career politician. He is a husband, a father, and a blue-collar guy who goes to work each day with a truck full of tools.
Source: Meet Cliff Winkel
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.
Mike Baker
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Cliff Winkel
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Record in office
Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.
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Mike Baker
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Cliff Winkel
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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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Mike Baker
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| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 8,104.72 | 71.2% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 1,174.85 | 10.3% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 1,842.74 | 16.2% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 267.1 | 2.3% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of July 29, 2026: raised $9,947, spent $9,280, cash on hand $2,110.
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 29, 2026.
Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance
Top donors, as filed
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Outside spending
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In-state share
Not yet researched
Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports
Cliff Winkel
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Totals as filed
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Top donors, as filed
None found in the records checked
Outside spending
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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
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Sources
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Six candidates for Ohio Statehouse end election bids since May primary (WCMH-TV NBC4, syndicated) · WCMH-TV (NBC4), via Yahoo News · 2026-08-14 · accessed 2026-09-30
- 2026 General Candidate List (Certified) · Lorain County Board of Elections · 2026-09-14 · accessed 2026-09-30
- Ohio House of Representatives District 52 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ohio State Senate District 13 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Mike Baker (Ohio) · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Baker for Ohio · Baker for Ohio · accessed 2026-09-21
- Campaign finance search · Ohio Secretary of State · 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
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- https://gunsensevoter.org/faq/
- https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
- https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/
- https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/elections
- Cliff Winkel · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Meet Cliff Winkel · Cliff Winkel for Ohio House · accessed 2026-09-21
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- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lorain-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
Quick answers
When was the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 52 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 52 was held on November 3, 2026.
Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 52 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 52, in surname order: Mike Baker (Democratic), Cliff Winkel (Republican).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 52 seat now?
The seat is held by Gayle Manning. The seat is open in this election.
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