Ohio State Representative, District 66
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 66 · 3 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Sharon Ray (R) held the seat from January 2023 until she resigned effective September 14, 2026; it was vacant until the House Republican members elected Sean Hutson (R), the party's nominee for the seat, to fill the rest of her term effective September 30, 2026, and he is running for a full term, so the seat is held.
Sources: House Journal, Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (H.R. 544 and oath of office) · House Journal, Monday, September 14, 2026 (resignation of Rep. Sharon A. Ray) · Member Directory · Representative Sean Hutson - District 66 · Members of the 136th General Assembly · Ohio House of Representatives District 66
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 66th District | Ohio State Representative, District 66 |
Counties: Medina
Last time, 2024: Sharon A. Ray (Republican) 65.4% · 43,051 votes; Bradford Scott Quade (Democratic) 34.6% · 22,770 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.
- Attorney and assistant prosecutor (per campaign)
7 of 11 sections researched · 16 sources
- Worked 40 years in the printing industry, including for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Chicago Tribune (per campaign)
- Moved to Medina County in the late 1980s (per campaign)
7 of 11 sections researched · 9 sources
- Small business owner
- High school diploma, Cloverleaf High School
- Bachelor's degree, Carnegie Mellon University, 2004
6 of 11 sections researched · 8 sources
Sean Hutson
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Section | State |
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| profile | researched |
| ballot | researched |
| positions | researched |
| claims | not researched |
| record | none found |
| money | researched |
| interests | not researched |
| polling | not researched |
| elections | researched |
| endorsements | researched |
| sources | researched |
Chris Nardo
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Section | State |
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| profile | researched |
| ballot | researched |
| positions | researched |
| claims | not researched |
| record | not researched |
| money | researched |
| interests | not researched |
| polling | not researched |
| elections | researched |
| endorsements | researched |
| sources | researched |
Justin Peroli
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Section | State |
|---|---|
| profile | researched |
| ballot | researched |
| positions | researched |
| claims | not researched |
| record | not researched |
| money | researched |
| interests | not researched |
| polling | not researched |
| elections | researched |
| endorsements | none found |
| sources | researched |
The race in pictures
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
|---|
| 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: Sean Hutson has 5 entries, Chris Nardo has 2 entries and Justin Peroli has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Where they stand: Justin Peroli has 4 entries, Sean Hutson has 4 entries and Chris Nardo has 1 entry. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jump to a candidate
- Sean Hutson: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Chris Nardo: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Justin Peroli: 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.
Civil rights
Sean Hutson
None found in the records checked
Chris Nardo
None found in the records checked
Justin Peroli
People should be able to make their own decisions, run their businesses, raise their families, and live their lives without unnecessary interference from government.
Source: Justin Peroli
Energy and utility bills
Sean Hutson
Ohio needs reliable, affordable energy — and we need it faster. Sean believes it takes far too long to bring new energy generation online. While federal permitting plays a role, the state can and should help streamline processes where possible.
Source: The Issues
Chris Nardo
None found in the records checked
Justin Peroli
None found in the records checked
Government ethics
Sean Hutson
None found in the records checked
Chris Nardo
None found in the records checked
Justin Peroli
Government should answer to the people it serves, yet too often it operates behind closed doors, avoids scrutiny, and expects taxpayers to simply trust that decisions are being made in their best interest.
Source: Justin Peroli
Jobs and the economy
Sean Hutson
A strong workforce is the foundation of a strong local economy. Medina County already has a model program through the Medina County Career Center that allows graduates of Medina County high schools to attend adult technical education classes for free until age 24 . This program helps young adults gain real-world skills without taking on crushing debt.
Source: The Issues
Chris Nardo
None found in the records checked
Justin Peroli
None found in the records checked
Local government
Sean Hutson
Government should work for the people — not slow them down. With extensive experience in local government law, Sean has seen how inefficiency, duplication, and outdated processes cost taxpayers time and money.
Source: The Issues
Chris Nardo
None found in the records checked
Justin Peroli
None found in the records checked
Taxes
Sean Hutson
None found in the records checked
Chris Nardo
None found in the records checked
Justin Peroli
Too many problems in state government come from overspending, unnecessary programs, and regulations that grow year after year without real accountability.
Source: Justin Peroli
Why they are running
Sean Hutson
A Proven Local Leader for Medina County
Source: Sean Hutson for Ohio House
Chris Nardo
If elected, he will fight for lower property taxes, lower utility costs, fair taxation, and accountability from elected officials — always putting the people of Ohio first.
Justin Peroli
As a Libertarian, I am not running to represent a political machine, I am running to represent the people of my district.
Source: Justin Peroli
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.
Sean Hutson
Not yet researched
Chris Nardo
Not yet researched
Justin Peroli
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutson (R) | 2026-09-30 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 66 |
| Peroli (L) | 2024-01-01 | office | Lafayette Township Trustee |
Sean Hutson
None found in the records checked
Chris Nardo
Not yet researched
Justin Peroli
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 |
|---|
| None found in the records checked |
Sean Hutson
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 37,159.77 | 61.7% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 1,277.45 | 2.1% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 21,105.69 | 35.0% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 725.5 | 1.2% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $58,265, spent $38,437, cash on hand $21,831.
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
Chris Nardo
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 3,441.67 | 45.5% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 48.5 | 0.6% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 4,013.88 | 53.1% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 56.5 | 0.7% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of July 23, 2026: raised $7,456, spent $3,490, cash on hand $4,070.
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 23, 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
Justin Peroli
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 42.0 | 3.6% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 428.1 | 36.7% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 62.0 | 5.3% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 633.1 | 54.3% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of July 31, 2026: raised $104, spent $470, cash on hand $695.
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 31, 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
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- House Journal, Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (H.R. 544 and oath of office) · Ohio General Assembly, Legislative Information System · accessed 2026-09-30
- House Journal, Monday, September 14, 2026 (resignation of Rep. Sharon A. Ray) · Ohio General Assembly, Legislative Information System · accessed 2026-09-30
- Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-30
- Representative Sean Hutson - District 66 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-30
- Members of the 136th General Assembly · Ohio General Assembly, Legislative Information System · accessed 2026-09-30
- Ohio House of Representatives District 66 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-30 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Sean Hutson · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Sean Hutson for Ohio House · Hutson for Ohio · accessed 2026-09-22
- The Issues · Hutson for Ohio · accessed 2026-09-22
- 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
- https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
- https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/March/27/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
- https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/2026-bfa-pac-grades-and-endorsements-ohio-general-election
- https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/medina-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
- Chris Nardo · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Chris Nardo for Ohio State Representative · Nardo For Change · accessed 2026-09-22
- Chris Nardo (Ohio) · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-30 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- https://uawpower.org/states/ohio
- https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/elections
- Justin Peroli · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Justin Peroli for Ohio House · Justin Peroli · accessed 2026-09-22
- Board of Trustees: Justin Peroli, Chairperson · Lafayette Township (Medina County) · accessed 2026-11-01
- Spring 2024 township newsletter (trustee Peroli took the oath in December 2023; term began January 1, 2024) · Lafayette Township (Medina County) · 2024-04 · accessed 2026-11-01
Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 66 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 66 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 66 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 66, in surname order: Sean Hutson (Republican), Chris Nardo (Democratic), Justin Peroli (Libertarian).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 66 seat now?
The seat is held by Sean Hutson.
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