Ohio State Representative, District 80
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 80 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Johnathan Newman (R) has held the seat since January 1, 2025 and is running for re-election, so the seat remains held.
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 80 · Representative Johnathan Newman - District 80
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
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| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 80th District | Ohio State Representative, District 80 |
Last time, 2024: Johnathan Newman (Republican) 74.9% · 48,868 votes; Melissa VanDyke (Democratic) 25.1% · 16,394 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.
- Pastor for 25 years; lead pastor, Koinos Church. (per campaign)
- Bachelor's degrees in theology and sociology, Union University.
- Master's degree in theology, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.
9 of 11 sections researched · 26 sources
- Former teacher (per campaign)
- Founder of Resist+Persist, a 501(c)(4) grassroots civic engagement and advocacy organization
- Longtime resident of Troy, Ohio
6 of 11 sections researched · 13 sources
Johnathan Newman
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Katie Koehler Wagner
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The race in pictures
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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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.
Where they stand: Johnathan Newman has 9 entries and Katie Koehler Wagner has 1 entry. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Johnathan Newman's record in office has 6 entries and Katie Koehler Wagner's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Sources: Johnathan Newman has 14 entries and Katie Koehler Wagner has 4 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
- Johnathan Newman: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Katie Koehler Wagner: 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
Johnathan Newman
God created every man, woman, and child in His image. From the moment of conception, life in the womb has value and we must protect it. Johnathan Newman will be a champion for the unborn in Columbus, strengthen pro-life laws that are already on the books, and pass more legislation that saves unborn babies.
Source: Elect Johnathan Newman
Katie Koehler Wagner
None found in the records checked
Agriculture
Johnathan Newman
Agriculture is at the core of the counties in our district. It’s who we are and it’s a crucial part of our history – we must support local farmers.
Source: Elect Johnathan Newman
Katie Koehler Wagner
None found in the records checked
Cost of living
Johnathan Newman
None found in the records checked
Katie Koehler Wagner
Rising healthcare costs, skyrocketing energy bills, and increasing property taxes are putting real strain on families. Ohio relies too much on local levies. When state funding is cut, communities are forced to make up the difference.
Source: Two candidates face off in primary for District 80 seat
Education
Johnathan Newman
Our public schools are blessed to have some of the best educators in the country. Teachers should be compensated accordingly and supported fully in the classroom by administrators. Johnathan Newman knows education must be directed by parents, teachers, and local school boards – not politicians and bureaucrats in Columbus.
Source: Elect Johnathan Newman
Katie Koehler Wagner
None found in the records checked
Electric transmission lines
Johnathan Newman
If we do not choose an alternative route, the negative impact of the grid will hurt the economy and permanently damage agriculture.
Katie Koehler Wagner
None found in the records checked
Guns
Johnathan Newman
The Second Amendment is under assault by left-wing radicals across our nation who hate our liberties and want us disarmed. The Ohio Legislature must continue to stand strong against the constant attacks on our rights. Johnathan Newman grew up with a love for hunting and will always defend our right to keep and bear arms.
Source: Elect Johnathan Newman
Katie Koehler Wagner
None found in the records checked
Immigration
Johnathan Newman
Johnathan Newman believes in secure borders. Every nation has the right to set and enforce immigration laws and keep their citizens safe.
Source: Elect Johnathan Newman
Katie Koehler Wagner
None found in the records checked
Jobs and the economy
Johnathan Newman
Businesses thrive when families, children, and schools thrive. Strong growth in Miami and Darke Counties is crucial to making the place we love to call home even better. Johnathan Newman will stop and prevent government overreach, over-regulation, and over-taxation. He’ll get the politicians and bureaucrats out of the way so Ohioans can do what we do best – work hard and provide for our families.
Source: Elect Johnathan Newman
Katie Koehler Wagner
None found in the records checked
Public safety
Johnathan Newman
Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to protect our families and allow us to sleep soundly at night. We depend on them, and they’ve earned our respect and gratitude. Johnathan Newman proudly backs the blue and will stop the pro-crime policies that encourage lawlessness and treat criminals as if they’re victims.
Source: Elect Johnathan Newman
Katie Koehler Wagner
None found in the records checked
Taxes
Johnathan Newman
Inflation is hammering Ohio families and small businesses – we all feel it each time we check out at the grocery store. Johnathan Newman will cut taxes so families have a little more breathing room in their budgets and businesses can grow.
Source: Elect Johnathan Newman
Katie Koehler Wagner
None found in the records checked
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.
Johnathan Newman
Not yet researched
Katie Koehler Wagner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman (R) | 2025-01-01 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 80 |
| Newman (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 |
| Newman (R) | 2025-06-11 | vote | 2025-06-11 (vote): Did not vote on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Hous |
| Newman (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 |
| Newman (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 |
| Newman (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 |
| Newman (R) | 2026-07-07 | bill | 2026-07-07 (bill): Primary sponsor (with Rep. Kevin Ritter) of House Bill 297 (136th General Assembly), "Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expe" |
Johnathan Newman
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July 7, 2026 · bill
Primary sponsor (with Rep. Kevin Ritter) of House Bill 297 (136th General Assembly), "Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses," signed into law July 7, 2026, effective October 6, 2026.
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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
Did not vote 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
Katie Koehler Wagner
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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Johnathan Newman
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 7,771.17 | 20.4% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 15,723.07 | 41.3% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 4,828.83 | 12.7% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 9,769.96 | 25.6% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 11, 2026: raised $12,600, spent $23,494, cash on hand $14,599.
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
Katie Koehler Wagner
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Totals as filed
None found in the records checked
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, every name variant listed in _staging/d2/money-legislative.json
The result
Not yet researched
Sources
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: Ohio House of Representatives
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- Two candidates face off in primary for District 80 seat · Miami Valley Today · 2026-04-30 · accessed 2026-10-02
Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 80 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 80 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 80 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 80, in surname order: Johnathan Newman (Republican), Katie Koehler Wagner (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 80 seat now?
The seat is held by Johnathan Newman.
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