Ohio State Representative, District 60
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 60 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Brian Lorenz (R) was appointed to the seat on May 10, 2023, to fill the term of the late Rep. Kris Jordan (R), was elected to a full term in 2024, and is running for re-election.
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 60 · Brian Lorenz · Lorenz Sworn in to Fill 60th House District Seat · Brian Lorenz appointed to seat of Rep. Kris Jordan, who died this year
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 60th District | Ohio State Representative, District 60 |
Counties: Delaware
Last time, 2024: Brian Lorenz (Republican) 54.3% · 37,345 votes; Rachael Morocco (Democratic) 45.7% · 31,492 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.
- Health care advocate
- U.S. Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran
- Dublin, Ohio
7 of 11 sections researched · 14 sources
- Lorenz served as the mayor and on the city council of Powell.
- He attended the University of Toledo for his undergraduate education and earned a master’s degree at The Ohio State University. (per campaign)
- Brian Lorenz lives in Powell, Ohio
9 of 11 sections researched · 28 sources
Shelby Kimball
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Brian Lorenz
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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.
Brian Lorenz's record in office has 7 entries and Shelby Kimball's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jump to a candidate
- Shelby Kimball: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Brian Lorenz: 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.
Education
Shelby Kimball
Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:
Her campaign website, written in the third person, says: "As a mom of four and active school volunteer, Shelby believes every child deserves access to a high-quality public education, no matter their zip code. She supports fully funding Ohio’s public schools, supporting teachers, and ensuring classrooms have the resources students need to succeed."
Source: Shelby Kimball For Ohio
Brian Lorenz
Removal of the growth cap within the school funding formula
Source: Brian Lorenz
Families and child care
Shelby Kimball
Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:
Her campaign website, written in the third person, says: "Shelby believes Ohio should be a place where families can thrive. She supports policies that help working parents afford childcare, keep costs down, grow small businesses, and create pathways to good-paying jobs so families can build secure futures."
Source: Shelby Kimball For Ohio
Brian Lorenz
None found in the records checked
Health care
Shelby Kimball
Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:
Her campaign website, written in the third person, says: "Through her military service and healthcare advocacy work, Shelby has seen how complicated and costly our healthcare system can be. She will fight to expand access to care, protect coverage for families and children, strengthen support for patients with rare conditions, and ensure veterans receive the services they have earned."
Source: Shelby Kimball For Ohio
Brian Lorenz
Education and public health
Source: Brian Lorenz
Public safety
Shelby Kimball
Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:
Her campaign website, written in the third person, says: "With a background in criminology and public policy, Shelby supports practical, evidence-based solutions that keep neighborhoods safe while strengthening trust between communities and law enforcement. She believes public safety and opportunity go hand in hand."
Source: Shelby Kimball For Ohio
Brian Lorenz
None found in the records checked
Roads and infrastructure
Shelby Kimball
None found in the records checked
Brian Lorenz
Returning dollars to our County for infrastructure upgrades
Source: Brian Lorenz
Taxes
Shelby Kimball
None found in the records checked
Brian Lorenz
Keeping our residents taxes low
Source: Brian Lorenz
Veterans
Shelby Kimball
Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:
Her campaign website, written in the third person, says: "As a Marine Corps veteran and Army National Guard service member, Shelby understands the sacrifices military families make. She is committed to improving access to benefits, mental health services, job opportunities, and healthcare for those who have served our country."
Source: Shelby Kimball For Ohio
Brian Lorenz
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.
Shelby Kimball
Not yet researched
Brian Lorenz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenz (R) | 2023-05-10 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 60 |
| Lorenz (R) | 2025-01-08 | bill | 2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Beth Lear, of House Bill 531 (135th General Assembly), Enact Braden's Law to prohibit sexual extortion, sig |
| Lorenz (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 |
| Lorenz (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 |
| Lorenz (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 |
| Lorenz (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 |
| Lorenz (R) | 2025-10-20 | bill | 2025-10-20 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Gary Click, of House Bill 144 (136th General Assembly), Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication disab |
| Lorenz (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 |
Shelby Kimball
None found in the records checked
Brian Lorenz
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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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October 20, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Gary Click, of House Bill 144 (136th General Assembly), Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication disability database, signed into law October 20, 2025 (effective January 19, 2026).
Sources: House Bill 144 - Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication disability database · House Bill 144 Status, 136th General Assembly
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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
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January 8, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Beth Lear, of House Bill 531 (135th General Assembly), Enact Braden's Law to prohibit sexual extortion, signed into law January 8, 2025 (effective April 9, 2025).
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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Shelby Kimball
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 9,682.45 | 47.8% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 3,254.77 | 16.1% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 5,489.31 | 27.1% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 1,845.23 | 9.1% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $15,172, spent $12,937, cash on hand $7,335.
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
Brian Lorenz
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 24,860.33 | 13.0% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 43,755.10 | 22.9% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 44,437.49 | 23.2% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 78,211.66 | 40.9% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $69,298, spent $68,615, cash on hand $122,649.
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
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Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 60 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 60 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 60 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 60, in surname order: Shelby Kimball (Democratic), Brian Lorenz (Republican).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 60 seat now?
The seat is held by Brian Lorenz.
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