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Election 2026

Ohio State Representative, District 83

November 3, 2026 · general election · District 83 · 2 candidates with a page

The seat is held. Rep. Ty Mathews (R) has held the seat since January 1, 2025 and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.

Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 83 · Ty D. Mathews

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About this district

Where this race isThis seat is Ohio House, Ohio's 83rd District.Ohio State Representative, District 83: Ohio House, Ohio's 83rd District
Where this race isThis seat is Ohio House, Ohio's 83rd District.Source: Ohio House districts of the September 2023 plan (ODOT TIMS) · as of 2026-09-30 · Download this chart
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ChamberDistrictNote
Ohio HouseOhio House, Ohio's 83rd DistrictOhio State Representative, District 83

Counties: Hancock · Hardin · Logan

Last time, 2024: Ty D. Mathews (Republican) 75.1% · 43,407 votes; Sheila Coressel (Democratic) 24.9% · 14,404 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.

Sheila Coressel

Democratic · Member, Ada Village Council

  • College administrator
  • Active member, Ada Village Council (per campaign)
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, University of Akron, 1998

7 of 11 sections researched · 15 sources

Ty D. Mathews

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 83, since 2025

  • Legislative and policy assistant, Ohio Treasurer's Office
  • Bachelor's degree in political science, Cedarville University, 2018
  • Master's degree in executive leadership, Liberty University, 2023

9 of 11 sections researched · 25 sources

Sheila Coressel

Coverage, by section7 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 10 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: Not yet researchedMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: Not yet researchedPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 8 entries7 of 11 sections researched · 15 sources
Coverage, by section7 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Sheila Coressel, 7 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-11-01 · Download this chart
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Ty D. Mathews

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 8 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 7 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 8 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 15 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 25 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Ty D. Mathews, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-11-01 · Download this chart
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The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 83, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 83, 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
Status
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Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Coressel $2,325 (report year), Mathews $19K (report year); as of June 12, 2026.RaisedCoressel (D)Sheila Coressel: raised $2,325 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$2,325Mathews (R)Ty D. Mathews: raised $19K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$19KSpentCoressel (D)Sheila Coressel: spent $898 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$898Mathews (R)Ty D. Mathews: spent $45K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$45KCash on handCoressel (D)Sheila Coressel: cash on hand $2,535 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$2,535Mathews (R)Ty D. Mathews: cash on hand $29K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$29K
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Coressel $2,325 (report year), Mathews $19K (report year); as of June 12, 2026.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committees Friends to Elect Coressel; Mathews for Ohio · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedCoressel (D)2,324.76
RaisedMathews (R)19,250
SpentCoressel (D)898.4
SpentMathews (R)44,598.06
Cash on handCoressel (D)2,534.66
Cash on handMathews (R)28,645.19

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.

Ty D. Mathews's record in office has 7 entries and Sheila Coressel's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

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Where they stand

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

College athletics

Sheila Coressel

None found in the records checked

Ty D. Mathews

I’m proud to have worked on House Bill 184 from day one—this law protects Ohio’s student-athletes by making sure their NIL deals are tied to their eligibility, so they can focus on their futures without unnecessary distractions. It’s a win for fairness and opportunity in college sports,” said Mathews.

December 22, 2025 · Official statement

Source: Legislation Championed by Rep. Mathews is Now Ohio Law

Cost of living

Sheila Coressel

Dollars aren't stretching as far as they used to. I will fight to bring down household costs for everyone.

October 2, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Sheila for Ohio

Ty D. Mathews

None found in the records checked

Education

Sheila Coressel

Public schools were established by the Founding Fathers to educate all individuals, no matter their income, location, gender, race or ethnicity. We must fully support public schools at all levels.

September 25, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Sheila for Ohio | Sheila Coressel for State Representative 83rd District

Ty D. Mathews

None found in the records checked

Health care

Sheila Coressel

Healthcare is a human right. Ohioans should not have to choose between housing and healthcare.

September 25, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Sheila for Ohio | Sheila Coressel for State Representative 83rd District

Ty D. Mathews

None found in the records checked

Jobs and the economy

Sheila Coressel

None found in the records checked

Ty D. Mathews

House Bill 292 is about positioning Ohio, and America, for the next generation of global competition. Ohio can help lead a new era of American reindustrialization by building the defense and aerospace industries that our nation will depend on. By strengthening these industries, we can help ensure not only the United States, but also Ohio, remains the world’s preeminent economic and military power. Ohio helped build the Arsenal of Democracy; now we have the opportunity to build the arsenal of the future,” said Mathews.

September 15, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Bill to Establish Ohio Defense and Space Commission Signed into Law

Public safety

Sheila Coressel

None found in the records checked

Ty D. Mathews

I’m honored to have helped lead the effort behind Ohio’s historic PTSI law,” said Mathews. “Thanks to our work, tens of millions of dollars are now dedicated to mental health treatment for our firefighters, police, and EMS. This means real wages, real care, and real long-term support for those who put their lives on the line every day. It’s a victory for our first responders and their families.”

December 23, 2025 · Official statement

Source: Rep. Mathews Applauds Signing of Legislation Supporting Ohio's First Responders

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.

Sheila Coressel

Not yet researched

Ty D. Mathews

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 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Coressel (D)Mathews (R)Ohio State Representative, District 83, 2025 to present2025-04-09 (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 levies2025-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Brian Stewart, of House Bill 184 (136th General Assembly), "Prescribe limitations on intercollegiate athl"2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe2026-07-07 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Nick Santucci, of House Bill 292 (136th General Assembly), "Establish the Ohio Defense Commission," signe
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis7 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Coressel (D) and Mathews (R), 7 dated entries · as of 2026-07-07 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
PersonDateKindEntry
Mathews (R)2025officeOhio State Representative, District 83
Mathews (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
Mathews (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
Mathews (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
Mathews (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
Mathews (R)2025-12-19bill2025-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Brian Stewart, of House Bill 184 (136th General Assembly), "Prescribe limitations on intercollegiate athl"
Mathews (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
Mathews (R)2026-07-07bill2026-07-07 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Nick Santucci, of House Bill 292 (136th General Assembly), "Establish the Ohio Defense Commission," signe

Sheila Coressel

Not yet researched

Ty D. Mathews

  1. July 7, 2026 · bill

    Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Nick Santucci, of House Bill 292 (136th General Assembly), "Establish the Ohio Defense Commission," signed into law July 7, 2026.

    Source: House Bill 292 | 136th General Assembly

  2. 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

  3. December 19, 2025 · bill

    Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Brian Stewart, of House Bill 184 (136th General Assembly), "Prescribe limitations on intercollegiate athlete contracts," signed into law December 19, 2025.

    Source: House Bill 184 | 136th General Assembly

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

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
Status
None found in the records checked

Sheila Coressel

Where the money went, as filedSheila Coressel raised $2,325, spent $898, $2,535 on hand as of June 12, 2026; $1,108 more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $608Other funds (derived) to Spent: $290Raised to Cash on hand: $1,716Other funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $818Sheila Coressel: Raised, $2,325 as filed, as of 2026-06-12Raised$2,325Sheila Coressel: Other funds (derived), $1,108 as filed, as of 2026-06-12Other funds (derived)$1,108Sheila Coressel: Spent, $898 as filed, as of 2026-06-12Spent$898Sheila Coressel: Cash on hand, $2,535 as filed, as of 2026-06-12Cash on hand$2,535In, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedSheila Coressel raised $2,325, spent $898, $2,535 on hand as of June 12, 2026; $1,108 more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Friends to Elect Coressel, through 2026-06-12 · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent608.417.7%
Other funds (derived)Spent290.08.4%
RaisedCash on hand1,716.3950.0%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand818.323.8%

Totals as filed

OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $2,325, spent $898, cash on hand $2,535.

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

Ty D. Mathews

Where the money went, as filedTy D. Mathews raised $19K, spent $45K, $29K on hand as of June 12, 2026; $54K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $12KOther funds (derived) to Spent: $33KRaised to Cash on hand: $7,529Other funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $21KTy D. Mathews: Raised, $19K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Raised$19KTy D. Mathews: Other funds (derived), $54K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Other funds (derived)$54KTy D. Mathews: Spent, $45K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Spent$45KTy D. Mathews: Cash on hand, $29K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Cash on hand$29KIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedTy D. Mathews raised $19K, spent $45K, $29K 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 Mathews for Ohio, through 2026-06-12 · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent11,721.3916.0%
Other funds (derived)Spent32,876.6744.9%
RaisedCash on hand7,528.6110.3%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand21,116.5828.8%

Totals as filed

OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $19,250, spent $44,598, cash on hand $28,645.

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

The result

Past election results, share of the vote2 prior races on file across 2 candidates.Coressel2024 Ohio House 83Sheila Coressel, Ohio State Representative, District 83: lost, 24.9%24.9%Mathews2024 Ohio House 83Ty D. Mathews, Ohio State Representative, District 83: won, 75.1%75.1%
Past election results, share of the vote2 prior races on file across 2 candidates.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2024 · as of 2024 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemPCTNote
Coressel2024 Ohio House 8324.9
Mathews2024 Ohio House 8375.1

Not yet researched

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Quick answers

When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 83 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 83 is on November 3, 2026.

Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 83 in 2026?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 83, in surname order: Sheila Coressel (Democratic), Ty D. Mathews (Republican).

Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 83 seat now?

The seat is held by Ty D. Mathews.

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