Ohio State Representative, District 62
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 62 · 3 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Jean Schmidt (R) has held the seat since January 2023 (in the Ohio House since 2021, representing District 65 before 2023) and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 62 · Representative Jean Schmidt - District 62
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 62nd District | Ohio State Representative, District 62 |
Counties: Clermont
Last time, 2024: Jean Schmidt (Republican) 63.5% · 42,134 votes; Katie Vockell (Democratic) 36.5% · 24,251 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.
- IT professional
- High school diploma, Loveland High School
- Bachelor's degree, Xavier University, 2013
6 of 11 sections researched · 7 sources
- Instructor, Chatfield College, and a cross-country coach
- Trustee, Miami Township, Ohio, 1989-2000
- B.A., University of Cincinnati, 1974
9 of 11 sections researched · 41 sources
- High school diploma, Bloomsburg Area High School
- Bachelor's degree, University of Cincinnati, 2016
- Graduate degree, Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, 2023
7 of 11 sections researched · 11 sources
Ron Grethel
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| endorsements | none found |
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Jean Schmidt
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Ian Schwartz
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| claims | not researched |
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| interests | not researched |
| polling | not researched |
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The race in pictures
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
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: Jean Schmidt has 5 entries, Ian Schwartz has 3 entries and Ron Grethel has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jean Schmidt's record in office has 9 entries, Ian Schwartz's has 0 and Ron Grethel's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Sources: Jean Schmidt has 16 entries, Ron Grethel has 7 entries and Ian Schwartz has 6 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
- Ron Grethel: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Jean Schmidt: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Ian Schwartz: 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
Ron Grethel
None found in the records checked
Jean Schmidt
“I’m grateful to Reps. Odioso and Williams for championing this legislation, which provides women with the right to knowledge and empowers them to make fully informed decisions,” said Schmidt. “As Chair of the Health Committee, I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with the sponsors and other committee members to get this bill across the finish line in the House.”
Ian Schwartz
None found in the records checked
Agriculture
Ron Grethel
None found in the records checked
Jean Schmidt
None found in the records checked
Ian Schwartz
Protect family farms and affordable local food.
Source: My Priorities
Death penalty
Ron Grethel
None found in the records checked
Jean Schmidt
“I hold my pro-life beliefs firmly, and I support the full repeal of the death penalty. The costs, both financial and emotional, are too great, and there is no truly humane way to carry out such a punishment. I remain committed to championing efforts at the Statehouse that reflect these principles, including House Bill 72, which recognizes the inherent dignity and value of every human life at every stage.”
Source: Schmidt Issues Statement on Governor's Call for Legislature to Abolish the Death Penalty
Ian Schwartz
None found in the records checked
Elections and voting
Ron Grethel
Ranked-choice voting and more competitive elections
Source: Ron Grethel for Ohio House
Jean Schmidt
None found in the records checked
Ian Schwartz
None found in the records checked
Energy and utility bills
Ron Grethel
Expanding reliable, affordable energy while protecting taxpayers
Source: Ron Grethel for Ohio House
Jean Schmidt
None found in the records checked
Ian Schwartz
Stabilize electricity rates.
Source: My Priorities
Families and child care
Ron Grethel
Supporting families through paid parental leave and affordable maternity care
Source: Ron Grethel for Ohio House
Jean Schmidt
None found in the records checked
Ian Schwartz
None found in the records checked
Health care
Ron Grethel
None found in the records checked
Jean Schmidt
None found in the records checked
Ian Schwartz
Protect Medicare & Medicaid. Lower drug costs. Support rural hospitals and local clinics.
Source: My Priorities
Housing
Ron Grethel
Clermont County's housing study found that 19,000 households spend more than 30 percent of their income on a combination of mortgage or rent, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
Source: Rebuild Clermont County Without Sticking Residents With the Bill
Jean Schmidt
None found in the records checked
Ian Schwartz
None found in the records checked
Jobs and the economy
Ron Grethel
None found in the records checked
Jean Schmidt
“I am proud of the work the Ohio General Assembly has accomplished in conjunction with the DeWine administration and former Lt. Governor Jon Husted,” said Rep. Schmidt. “Because of this partnership and the leadership of the legislature, Ohio has risen to the rank of #1 in business in the country.”
Source: Rep. Jean Schmidt Applauds Ohio's Ranking as Top State for Business
Ian Schwartz
None found in the records checked
Property taxes
Ron Grethel
None found in the records checked
Jean Schmidt
None found in the records checked
Ian Schwartz
Stop property tax spikes.
Source: My Priorities
Public safety
Ron Grethel
None found in the records checked
Jean Schmidt
None found in the records checked
Ian Schwartz
Support police, fire, EMS. Support mental health services.
Source: My Priorities
Roads and infrastructure
Ron Grethel
State Route 32 is the economic spine of Clermont County. Its bottlenecks affect safety, commuting time, business investment, and Eastgate's future.
Source: Rebuild Clermont County Without Sticking Residents With the Bill
Jean Schmidt
None found in the records checked
Ian Schwartz
None found in the records checked
Why they are running
Ron Grethel
Two parties shouldn’t be the only option.
Source: Ron Grethel for Ohio House
Jean Schmidt
From township trustee to the Ohio House to the United States Congress, Jean has built a reputation as a fearless advocate who stands her ground and gets things done.
Source: About Jean Schmidt
Ian Schwartz
I’m Ian Schwartz. I'm an Air Force veteran and father raising a family in District 62. I’m running to bring disciplined, accountable leadership back to Ohio.
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.
Ron Grethel
Not yet researched
Jean Schmidt
Not yet researched
Ian Schwartz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schmidt (R) | 2001 | office | Member, Ohio House of Representatives |
| Schmidt (R) | 2005 | office | Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio's 2nd District |
| Schmidt (R) | 2021 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 65 |
| Schmidt (R) | 2023 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 62 |
| Schmidt (R) | 2024-04-30 | bill | 2024-04-30 (bill): Primary sponsor, with Rep. Adam C. Bird, of House Bill 101 (135th General Assembly), Modify the law regarding village dissolution, effective |
| Schmidt (R) | 2024-10-24 | bill | 2024-10-24 (bill): Primary sponsor, with Rep. Sean P. Brennan, of House Bill 466 (135th General Assembly), Requires written real estate agency agreement for re |
| Schmidt (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 |
| Schmidt (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 |
| Schmidt (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 |
| Schmidt (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 |
| Schmidt (R) | 2026-02-04 | bill | 2026-02-04 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 171 (136th General Assembly), Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway, effective February 4, 2026. |
| Schmidt (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 |
| Schmidt (R) | 2026-06-24 | bill | 2026-06-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 479 (136th General Assembly), Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration, signed into la |
Ron Grethel
Not yet researched
Jean Schmidt
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June 24, 2026 · bill
Primary sponsor of House Bill 479 (136th General Assembly), Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration, signed into law with a line-item veto June 24, 2026 (effective September 23, 2026).
Sources: Primary sponsor of House Bill 479 (136th General Assembly) · House Bill 479 (136th General Assembly): actions (line-item veto receipt dated June 24, 2026) · Gov. DeWine signs bills into law, issues vetoes for HB 173, HB 472
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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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February 4, 2026 · bill
Primary sponsor of House Bill 171 (136th General Assembly), Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway, effective February 4, 2026.
Source: Primary sponsor of House Bill 171 (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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October 24, 2024 · bill
Primary sponsor, with Rep. Sean P. Brennan, of House Bill 466 (135th General Assembly), Requires written real estate agency agreement for representation, effective October 24, 2024.
Source: Primary sponsor
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April 30, 2024 · bill
Primary sponsor, with Rep. Adam C. Bird, of House Bill 101 (135th General Assembly), Modify the law regarding village dissolution, effective April 30, 2024.
Source: Primary sponsor
Ian Schwartz
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 |
Ron Grethel
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 10 | 10.0% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 90 | 90.0% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $100, spent $10, cash on hand $90.
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
Jean Schmidt
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 66,958.10 | 25.8% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 150,321.88 | 57.9% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 12,993.52 | 5.0% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 29,170.63 | 11.2% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 11, 2026: raised $79,952, spent $217,280, cash on hand $42,164.
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 11, 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
Ian Schwartz
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 2,356.07 | 33.1% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 4,769.75 | 66.9% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of July 14, 2026: raised $7,126, spent $2,356, cash on hand $4,770.
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 14, 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 was the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 62 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 62 was held on November 3, 2026.
Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 62 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 62, in surname order: Ron Grethel (Libertarian), Jean Schmidt (Republican), Ian Schwartz (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 62 seat now?
The seat is held by Jean Schmidt.
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