Election 2026

Ohio State Representative, District 67

November 3, 2026 · general election · District 67 · 2 candidates with a page

The seat is held. Rep. Melanie Miller (R) has held the seat since January 2023 and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.

Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 67 · Representative Melanie Miller - District 67

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About this district

Where this race isThis seat is Ohio House, Ohio's 67th District.Ohio State Representative, District 67: Ohio House, Ohio's 67th District
Where this race isThis seat is Ohio House, Ohio's 67th District.Source: Ohio House districts of the September 2023 plan (ODOT TIMS) · as of 2026-09-30 · Download this chart
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Where this race is
ChamberDistrictNote
Ohio HouseOhio House, Ohio's 67th DistrictOhio State Representative, District 67

Counties: Ashland · Medina

Last time, 2024: Melanie Miller (Republican) 100.0% · 47,103 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.

Melanie Miller

Melanie Miller

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 67, since 2023

  • Executive Director, Ashland Pregnancy Care Center
  • Youth Ministries director, The Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center
  • B.A. in communication and digital media & film, Cleveland State University

9 of 11 sections researched · 26 sources

Heather Sample

Democratic · No public office in the record

  • Paralegal
  • Works for a criminal defense law practice serving eight courts across the region (per campaign)
  • Former Vice President, Ashland County Democratic Women's Club; Chair, Ashland County Democratic Party, since January 2024 (per campaign)

7 of 11 sections researched · 14 sources

Melanie Miller

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 9 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 6 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 7 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 10 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 12 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 26 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Melanie Miller, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-29 · Download this chart
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Coverage, by section
SectionState
profileresearched
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claimsnot researched
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Heather Sample

Coverage, by section7 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 7 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 6 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: Not yet researchedMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: Not yet researchedPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 1 entryEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 6 entries7 of 11 sections researched · 14 sources
Coverage, by section7 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Heather Sample, 7 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-20 · Download this chart
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Coverage, by section
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsnot researched
recordnot researched
moneyresearched
interestsnot researched
pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
endorsementsresearched
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 67, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 67, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 67, as published
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Miller $50K as of June 12, 2026 (report year), Sample $13K as of September 1, 2026 (report year).RaisedMiller (R)Melanie Miller: raised $50K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$50KSample (D)Heather Sample: raised $13K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-09-01, for its report year$13KSpentMiller (R)Melanie Miller: spent $41K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$41KSample (D)Heather Sample: spent $13K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-09-01, for its report year$13KCash on handMiller (R)Melanie Miller: cash on hand $63K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$63KSample (D)Heather Sample: cash on hand $383 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-09-01, for its report year$383
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Miller $50K as of June 12, 2026 (report year), Sample $13K as of September 1, 2026 (report year).Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committees Committee to Elect Melanie Miller; Friends of Heather Sample · as of 2026-09-01 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filed
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedMiller (R)50,173.83
RaisedSample (D)13,261.71
SpentMiller (R)41,185.53
SpentSample (D)12,878.72
Cash on handMiller (R)63,083.59
Cash on handSample (D)383.0

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.

Melanie Miller's record in office has 7 entries and Heather Sample'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

Where they stand

Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.

Abortion

Melanie Miller

I believe in the sanctity of every human life—from the time of conception until natural death. I am pro-life without exceptions.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Guiding Principles

Heather Sample

None found in the records checked

Civil rights

Melanie Miller

None found in the records checked

Heather Sample

The rights and freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution belong to every American. Heather Sample believes government should protect those rights—not pick and choose who gets them. She is committed to defending freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to vote, due process, equal protection under the law, and the fundamental liberties that define our democracy. Heather believes public officials take an oath to uphold the Constitution, and she will work every day to ensure those constitutional rights are protected for current and future generations of Ohioans.

June 2, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Heather Sample

Cost of living

Melanie Miller

None found in the records checked

Heather Sample

Ohio families are working harder than ever, yet too many are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of housing, groceries, healthcare, and utilities. Heather Sample believes that if you work hard, you should be able to afford a good life. She will fight for policies that lower everyday costs, support good-paying jobs, strengthen local economies, and provide tax relief for working families and seniors. Ohio should be a place where people can build a future—not just get by. It’s time to put working people first and make Ohio more affordable for everyone.

June 2, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Heather Sample

Education

Melanie Miller

In order for our children to reach their God-given potential, every child must have access to a quality education. Our schools must have the resources necessary to make sure that our young people are ready for the jobs of both today and tomorrow.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Guiding Principles

Heather Sample

Every child in Ohio deserves access to a high-quality public education, regardless of their zip code. Heather Sample believes strong public schools are the foundation of strong communities and a strong economy. She will fight to fully fund public education, support teachers and school staff, expand opportunities for students, and ensure taxpayer dollars are invested in neighborhood schools. Ohio’s children deserve leaders who put students first and recognize that investing in education is investing in our future.

June 2, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Heather Sample

Families and child care

Melanie Miller

If we want to create lasting prosperity, then we must work to reclaim our culture by strengthening our families. We must protect traditional values such as personal responsibility, decency, honor and integrity.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Guiding Principles

Heather Sample

None found in the records checked

Gas tax holiday

Melanie Miller

Ohioans are feeling the pinch every time they fill up their tank, and I believe they deserve to keep more of their hard-earned money

September 30, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representative Melanie Miller Supports 90 Day Gas Tax Holiday for Ohioans

Heather Sample

None found in the records checked

Guns

Melanie Miller

Whether it is freedom from an oppressive and intrusive government, or freedom from excessive taxation and burdensome regulations, I will always fight to protect our freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and our right to bear arms.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Guiding Principles

Heather Sample

None found in the records checked

Jobs and the economy

Melanie Miller

I will continually work to create a pro-business environment in the State of Ohio and across our communities because strong businesses create good jobs.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Guiding Principles

Heather Sample

None found in the records checked

Public safety

Melanie Miller

None found in the records checked

Heather Sample

Stand with first responders, firefighters, and paramedics

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Where Heather Stands

Why they are running

Melanie Miller

None found in the records checked

Heather Sample

She is running because the families in her community deserve a representative who has lived their realities, listened to their struggles, and shown up for them long before asking for their vote.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: About Heather

Workers and wages

Melanie Miller

None found in the records checked

Heather Sample

I’ll always stand w/ the people who keep our schools running, protect workers’ rights & fight for good-paying jobs in Ohio.

September 5, 2026 · Campaign Bluesky post

Source: Bluesky post by @samplefor67hq.bsky.social

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.

Melanie Miller

Not yet researched

Heather Sample

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.

Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis7 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Miller (R)Ohio State Representative, District 67, 2023 to present2024-07-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bill Roemer, of House Bill 158 (135th General Assembly), Regards the regulation of cosmetologists and barbe2024-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor, with Rep. Beth Lear, of House Bill 236 (135th General Assembly), Enact Never Alone Act, signed into law December 19, 2024 (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 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 Bi2025-06-25 (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 wa2025-07-21 (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 levies2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the NovembeSample (D)
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis7 record entries from 2024 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Miller (R) and Sample (D), 7 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis
PersonDateKindEntry
Miller (R)2023officeOhio State Representative, District 67
Miller (R)2024-07-24bill2024-07-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bill Roemer, of House Bill 158 (135th General Assembly), Regards the regulation of cosmetologists and barbe
Miller (R)2024-12-19bill2024-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor, with Rep. Beth Lear, of House Bill 236 (135th General Assembly), Enact Never Alone Act, signed into law December 19, 2024 (
Miller (R)2025-04-09vote2025-04-09 (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
Miller (R)2025-06-11vote2025-06-11 (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
Miller (R)2025-06-25vote2025-06-25 (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
Miller (R)2025-07-21vote2025-07-21 (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
Miller (R)2026-06-10vote2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe

Melanie Miller

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. December 19, 2024 · bill

    Primary sponsor, with Rep. Beth Lear, of House Bill 236 (135th General Assembly), Enact Never Alone Act, signed into law December 19, 2024 (effective March 20, 2025).

    Sources: Primary sponsor · House Bill 236, 135th General Assembly: version history with governor-signed and effective dates

  7. July 24, 2024 · bill

    Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bill Roemer, of House Bill 158 (135th General Assembly), Regards the regulation of cosmetologists and barbers, signed into law July 24, 2024 (effective October 24, 2024).

    Source: House Bill 158, 135th General Assembly

Heather Sample

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.

Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.None found in the records checked
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
Status
None found in the records checked

Melanie Miller

Where the money went, as filedMelanie Miller raised $50K, spent $41K, $63K on hand as of June 12, 2026; $54K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $20KOther funds (derived) to Spent: $21KRaised to Cash on hand: $30KOther funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $33KMelanie Miller: Raised, $50K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Raised$50KMelanie Miller: Other funds (derived), $54K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Other funds (derived)$54KMelanie Miller: Spent, $41K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Spent$41KMelanie Miller: Cash on hand, $63K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Cash on hand$63KIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedMelanie Miller raised $50K, spent $41K, $63K on hand as of June 12, 2026; $54K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Committee to Elect Melanie Miller, through 2026-06-12 · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent19,818.2919.0%
Other funds (derived)Spent21,367.2420.5%
RaisedCash on hand30,355.5429.1%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand32,728.0531.4%

Totals as filed

OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $50,174, spent $41,186, cash on hand $63,084.

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

Heather Sample

Where the money went, as filedHeather Sample raised $13K, spent $13K, $383 on hand as of September 1, 2026.Raised to Spent: $13KRaised to Cash on hand: $383Heather Sample: Raised, $13K as filed, as of 2026-09-01Raised$13KHeather Sample: Spent, $13K as filed, as of 2026-09-01Spent$13KHeather Sample: Cash on hand, $383 as filed, as of 2026-09-01Cash on hand$383In, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedHeather Sample raised $13K, spent $13K, $383 on hand as of September 1, 2026.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Friends of Heather Sample, through 2026-09-01 · as of 2026-09-01 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent12,878.7297.1%
RaisedCash on hand383.02.9%

Totals as filed

OhioSOS, as of September 1, 2026: raised $13,262, spent $12,879, cash on hand $383.

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 September 1, 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

Past election results, share of the vote1 prior race on file across 2 candidates; none on file for Sample.Miller2024 Ohio House 67Melanie Miller, Ohio State Representative, District 67: won, 100.0%100.0%SampleHeather Sample: no prior race on fileno prior race on file
Past election results, share of the vote1 prior race on file across 2 candidates; none on file for Sample.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2024 · as of 2024 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Past election results, share of the vote
GroupItemPCTNote
Miller2024 Ohio House 67100
Sampleno prior race on file

Not yet researched

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Quick answers

When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 67 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 67 is on November 3, 2026.

Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 67 in 2026?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 67, in surname order: Melanie Miller (Republican), Heather Sample (Democratic).

Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 67 seat now?

The seat is held by Melanie Miller.

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