Ohio State Representative, District 88
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 88 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Gary Click (R) has held the seat since January 1, 2021 and is running for re-election, so the seat is held.
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 88 · Gary Click
About this district
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| Chamber | District | Note |
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| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 88th District | Ohio State Representative, District 88 |
Last time, 2024: Gary Click (Republican) 66.6% · 35,367 votes; Dianne Selvey (Democratic) 33.4% · 17,762 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, Fremont Baptist Temple, 2006 through 2025; now pastor emeritus
- Bachelor's degree in religious education, Midwestern Baptist College, 1990
- Vickery, Ohio
9 of 11 sections researched · 30 sources
- Production supervisor, Toledo Molding & Die, more than 20 years (per campaign)
- Tiffin City Council member, 1st Ward, since 2024 (per campaign)
- High school diploma, Clyde High School, 1991
7 of 11 sections researched · 14 sources
Gary Click
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Aaron Jones
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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.
Gary Click's record in office has 10 entries and Aaron Jones's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Sources: Gary Click has 17 entries and Aaron Jones has 7 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
- Gary Click: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Aaron Jones: 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
Gary Click
Life is one of the fundamental enumerated rights recognized by our founders in the Declaration of Independence. If life is not sacred from conception then nothing is and all other rights must ultimately give way.
Source: On the Issues
Aaron Jones
None found in the records checked
Cost of living
Gary Click
None found in the records checked
Aaron Jones
Families, seniors, and small businesses in Seneca and Sandusky Counties are getting squeezed. Groceries cost more, utility bills keep going up, and property taxes are pushing people, especially seniors, toward the edge.
Education
Gary Click
Education must focus more on students and less on systems. This means returning more and more to local control where parents, teachers and local school boards are empowered to make the decisions that are in the best interest of their children and their communities.
Source: On the Issues
Aaron Jones
They show up in classrooms, and they show up on property tax bills. I want the people making them to hear from the folks doing the work.
Source: Ohio Education Association Endorses Aaron Jones for State Representative
Energy and utility bills
Gary Click
Rep Click has fought to ensure that citizens have a voice. He voted to repeal House Bill 6. He also votged to give local communities a voice in wind turbines and solar farms. These decisions must be made locally not by some remote siting board.
Source: On the Issues
Aaron Jones
None found in the records checked
Environment and water
Gary Click
As the state representative of the 88th district, I am committed to advancing the long-term interests of the people of Fostoria over the economic promises that may cost us and our children their health and security. I will work to keep Sunny Farms accountable, limit the tonnage coming in and resist all efforts at expansion.
Source: On the Issues
Aaron Jones
None found in the records checked
Guns
Gary Click
Gary has been proud to uphold a 100% pro-second amendment voting record in the Ohio House, and has co-sponsored and voted for bills to arm school staff and enact constitutional carry in Ohio.
Source: On the Issues
Aaron Jones
None found in the records checked
Health care
Gary Click
None found in the records checked
Aaron Jones
Too many families in Seneca and Sandusky Counties are one medical bill away from financial disaster. Meanwhile, Columbus cuts funding for the programs that help working families afford care.
Jobs and the economy
Gary Click
None found in the records checked
Aaron Jones
I've spent over 20 years at Toledo Molding & Die. I know what it takes to build a life here, and I know how often working people get treated like an afterthought by decision-makers in Columbus.
Police use of license-plate readers
Gary Click
While recognizing the clear advantages that Flock Cameras provide for law enforcement, many others and I share grave concerns about establishing an infrastructure for a surveillance system capable of stripping the right to privacy from everyday citizens.
Source: State Rep. Gary Click Introduces the 1984 No More Act
Aaron Jones
None found in the records checked
Public safety
Gary Click
None found in the records checked
Aaron Jones
Safe communities mean supporting first responders and tackling addiction and mental health in a way that actually reduces crime. I'll work to: Support police, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers with the staffing and equipment they need Expand mental health and addiction treatment so families can get help before a crisis Use evidence-based programs that reduce repeat offenses and keep neighborhoods safe The bottom line: Public safety means backing first responders and preventing crises before they happen. I'll fight for practical steps that keep our neighborhoods safe.
Taxes
Gary Click
In the Ohio House, Gary has consistently voted to lower taxes and reduce government rules. Notably, Gary voted for HB 110 of the 134th General Assembly and HB 33 of the 135th General Assembly each slashed income and business taxes. Another key vote, SB 9 of the 134th General Assembly, required each state agency of Ohio to reduce its regulatory rules by 30% before June 2025.
Source: On the Issues
Aaron Jones
None found in the records checked
Why they are running
Gary Click
Gary is the 88th District's common-sense conservative. He began serving in the Statehouse in January of 2021 and has championed education, tax cuts, law enforcement, EMS, pro-life legislation, prohibiting sex changes for children and keeping men and boys out of lady's private bathrooms and locker rooms.
Aaron Jones
That's why Aaron is running for State Representative — because District 88 deserves representation grounded in real work, real service, and real community ties.
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.
Gary Click
Not yet researched
Aaron Jones
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Click (R) | 2021 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 88 |
| Click (R) | 2024-04-24 | bill | 2024-04-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 68 (135th General Assembly), "Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act," enacted (effecti |
| Click (R) | 2025-01-08 | bill | 2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 206 (135th General Assembly), titled "Regards public school expulsion fo" |
| Click (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 |
| Click (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 |
| Click (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 |
| Click (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 |
| Click (R) | 2025-10-20 | bill | 2025-10-20 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Brian Lorenz, of House Bill 144 (136th General Assembly), "Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication di" |
| Click (R) | 2026-05-27 | bill | 2026-05-27 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Darnell T. Brewer, of House Bill 393 (136th General Assembly), "Require certain facilities assist inmates i" |
| Click (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 |
| Click (R) | 2026-06-24 | bill | 2026-06-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey, of House Bill 268 (136th General Assembly), "Regards filing for certificate of qualific" |
| Jones (D) | 2024 | office | Member, Tiffin City Council, 1st Ward |
Gary Click
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June 24, 2026 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey, of House Bill 268 (136th General Assembly), "Regards filing for certificate of qualification for employment," signed into law June 24, 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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May 27, 2026 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Darnell T. Brewer, of House Bill 393 (136th General Assembly), "Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards," signed into law May 27, 2026.
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October 20, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Brian Lorenz, of House Bill 144 (136th General Assembly), "Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication disability database," signed into law October 20, 2025.
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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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January 8, 2025 · bill
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 206 (135th General Assembly), titled "Regards public school expulsion for actions dangerous to others" per the legislature's own listing, signed into law January 8, 2025 (effective April 9, 2025).
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April 24, 2024 · bill
Primary sponsor of House Bill 68 (135th General Assembly), "Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act," enacted (effective) April 24, 2024.
Aaron Jones
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 |
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Gary Click
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 27,044.99 | 39.3% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 31,938.81 | 46.4% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 4,514.40 | 6.6% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 5,331.28 | 7.7% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 19, 2026: raised $31,559, spent $58,984, cash on hand $9,846.
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 19, 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
Aaron Jones
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 3,074.12 | 51.0% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 2,949.29 | 49.0% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $6,023, spent $3,074, cash on hand $2,949.
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
Not yet researched
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Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 88 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 88 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 88 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 88, in surname order: Gary Click (Republican), Aaron Jones (Democratic).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 88 seat now?
The seat is held by Gary Click.
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