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
About this district
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| Chamber | District | Note |
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| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 67th District | Ohio State Representative, District 67 |
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.
- 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
- 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
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Heather Sample
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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.
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
- Melanie Miller: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Heather Sample: 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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| Person | Date | Kind | Entry |
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| Miller (R) | 2023 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 67 |
| Miller (R) | 2024-07-24 | bill | 2024-07-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bill Roemer, of House Bill 158 (135th General Assembly), Regards the regulation of cosmetologists and barbe |
| Miller (R) | 2024-12-19 | bill | 2024-12-19 (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) | 2025-04-09 | 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 |
| Miller (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 |
| Miller (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 |
| Miller (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 |
| Miller (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 |
Melanie Miller
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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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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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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
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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).
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.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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Melanie Miller
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 19,818.29 | 19.0% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 21,367.24 | 20.5% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 30,355.54 | 29.1% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 32,728.05 | 31.4% |
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
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 12,878.72 | 97.1% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 383.0 | 2.9% |
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
Not yet researched
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- Guiding Principles · Committee to Elect Melanie Miller · accessed 2026-09-22
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- Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
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- Representative Melanie Miller Supports 90 Day Gas Tax Holiday for Ohioans · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-30 · accessed 2026-09-30
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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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