Ohio State Representative, District 63
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 63 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Adam Bird (R) has held the seat since January 2023 (in the Ohio House since 2021, representing District 66 before 2023) and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 63 · Representative Adam C. Bird - District 63
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
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| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 63rd District | Ohio State Representative, District 63 |
Last time, 2024: Adam C. Bird (Republican) 75.5% · 42,842 votes; Tracey McCullough (Democratic) 24.5% · 13,912 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.
- Retired educator: teacher, principal and superintendent of schools
- Born in and lives in New Richmond, Ohio
9 of 11 sections researched · 26 sources
- Proud mom, military spouse, and small town Ohioan (per campaign)
7 of 11 sections researched · 8 sources
Adam C. Bird
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| polling | not researched |
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Debbie Davidson
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The race in pictures
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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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: Adam C. Bird has 5 entries and Debbie Davidson has 2 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Adam C. Bird's record in office has 10 entries and Debbie Davidson'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
- Adam C. Bird: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Debbie Davidson: 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.
Agriculture
Adam C. Bird
None found in the records checked
Debbie Davidson
Support local farmers.
Source: My Priorities
Data centers
Adam C. Bird
None found in the records checked
Debbie Davidson
Lower electricity rates driven up by data centers.
Source: My Priorities
Education
Adam C. Bird
“Our goal is to empower educators to focus their efforts on their students and classrooms,” said Rep. Bird. “I’m confident this law will benefit all Ohio students!”
Source: Ohio Governor Signs Bill to Modernize Ohio's Education Code
Debbie Davidson
Eliminate school levies.
Source: My Priorities
Elections and voting
Adam C. Bird
“This resolution is about protecting election integrity and making sure Ohio voters feel completely confident about the voting process here in our state,” said Rep. Bird. “Enshrining voter ID into the Ohio Constitution ensures that this protection is not taken away by future General Assemblies.”
Source: Ohio Legislators Introduce Joint Resolutions Enshrining Voter ID into Ohio Constitution
Debbie Davidson
None found in the records checked
Government ethics
Adam C. Bird
None found in the records checked
Debbie Davidson
Ban secret deals.
Source: My Priorities
Property taxes
Adam C. Bird
None found in the records checked
Debbie Davidson
Fight to lower property taxes.
Source: My Priorities
Why they are running
Adam C. Bird
"Ohioans deserve representatives who will fight for freedom, limited government, opportunity for all, quality education, and a society that builds strong families. I am a thankful American who stands for the flag!"
Debbie Davidson
I’m running to bring good jobs, good schools, and affordable living back to Ohio.
Source: Vote Debbie Davidson
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.
Adam C. Bird
Not yet researched
Debbie Davidson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird (R) | 2021 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 66 |
| Bird (R) | 2023 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 63 |
| Bird (R) | 2024-04-30 | bill | 2024-04-30 (bill): Primary sponsor, with Rep. Jean Schmidt, of House Bill 101 (135th General Assembly), Modify the law regarding village dissolution, effective |
| Bird (R) | 2024-07-25 | bill | 2024-07-25 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Richard D. Brown, of House Bill 47 (135th General Assembly), Require automated external defibrillators (AED |
| Bird (R) | 2025-03-20 | bill | 2025-03-20 (bill): Primary sponsor, with Rep. Sean P. Brennan, of House Bill 184 (135th General Assembly), Regards charitable solicitations, effective March 20 |
| Bird (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 |
| Bird (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 |
| Bird (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 |
| Bird (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 |
| Bird (R) | 2026-03-20 | bill | 2026-03-20 (bill): Primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin Ritter, of House Bill 114 (136th General Assembly), Regards age requirements for kindergarten admission, ef |
| Bird (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 |
| Bird (R) | 2026-10-09 | bill | 2026-10-09 (bill): Primary sponsor, with Rep. Gayle Manning, of House Bill 455 (136th General Assembly), Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW, e |
Adam C. Bird
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October 9, 2026 · bill
Primary sponsor, with Rep. Gayle Manning, of House Bill 455 (136th General Assembly), Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW, effective October 9, 2026.
Source: Primary sponsor
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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. Kevin Ritter, of House Bill 114 (136th General Assembly), Regards age requirements for kindergarten admission, effective March 20, 2026.
Source: Primary sponsor
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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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March 20, 2025 · bill
Primary sponsor, with Rep. Sean P. Brennan, of House Bill 184 (135th General Assembly), Regards charitable solicitations, effective March 20, 2025.
Source: Primary sponsor
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July 25, 2024 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Richard D. Brown, of House Bill 47 (135th General Assembly), Require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, signed into law July 25, 2024 (effective October 24, 2024).
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April 30, 2024 · bill
Primary sponsor, with Rep. Jean Schmidt, of House Bill 101 (135th General Assembly), Modify the law regarding village dissolution, effective April 30, 2024.
Source: Primary sponsor
Debbie Davidson
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 |
Adam C. Bird
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 49,355.38 | 33.3% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 73,515.72 | 49.6% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 10,220.29 | 6.9% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 15,223.31 | 10.3% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 11, 2026: raised $59,576, spent $122,871, cash on hand $25,444.
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
Debbie Davidson
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 2,458.59 | 49.3% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 2,530.02 | 50.7% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 11, 2026: raised $4,989, spent $2,459, cash on hand $2,530.
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
The result
Not yet researched
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- Ohio Governor Signs Bill to Modernize Ohio's Education Code · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-16 · accessed 2026-09-22
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- Primary sponsor · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
- Primary sponsor · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
- Primary sponsor · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
- Primary sponsor · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
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- Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- House Bill 47, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
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Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 63 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 63 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 63 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 63, in surname order: Adam C. Bird (Republican), Debbie Davidson (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 63 seat now?
The seat is held by Adam C. Bird.
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