Ohio State Representative, District 98
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 98 · 2 candidates with a page
The seat is held. Rep. Mark Hiner (R) has held the seat since January 2025 and is running for re-election.
Sources: Mark Hiner · Mark Hiner
About this district
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 98th District | Ohio State Representative, District 98 |
Counties: Coshocton · Holmes · Knox
Last time, 2024: Mark Hiner (Republican) 75.5% · 35,572 votes; Annie Homstad (Democratic) 24.5% · 11,557 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.
7 of 11 sections researched · 8 sources
- Works as a small business owner.
- M.B.A. and a degree in broadcast engineering technology.
- Affiliated with the Buckeye Firearms Association and the National Rifle Association.
9 of 11 sections researched · 22 sources
Scott Grund
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Mark Hiner
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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.
Endorsements received: Mark Hiner has 5 entries and Scott Grund has 1 entry. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Mark Hiner's record in office has 5 entries and Scott Grund'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
- Scott Grund: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Mark Hiner: 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.
Consumer protection
Scott Grund
None found in the records checked
Mark Hiner
Ohioans deserve confidence that when they buy a ticket online, they're getting exactly what they paid for. House Bill 563 cracks down on deceptive third-party sellers, protecting customers and Ohio's entertainment venues
Education
Scott Grund
we need to give the younger generation a path forward in order to obtain the skills needed to succeed in life. This path can take shape through traditional college, trade school, apprenticeships, or better opportunities to enter the workforce.
Source: Issues
Mark Hiner
None found in the records checked
Elections and voting
Scott Grund
Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling called Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission, corporations and other outside groups have been allowed to spend unlimited money on elections. This opened the door for Super PACs (political action committees) that can not only spend these unlimited amounts, but hide the original source of the dollars ( Dark Money) . The amount of CORRUPTION fueled by this dark money has increased to record levels here in Ohio, as well as, non-responsive representation.
Source: Issues
Mark Hiner
None found in the records checked
Families and child care
Scott Grund
To add fuel to the fire, childcare costs have gone through the roof. No wonder the younger generation just can't get ahead.
Source: Issues
Mark Hiner
None found in the records checked
Gas tax holiday
Scott Grund
None found in the records checked
Mark Hiner
Giving Ohioans a 90-day pause from paying tax at the pump makes sense.
Source: Representative Hiner Supports 90 Day Gas Tax Holiday for Ohioans
Housing
Scott Grund
Recent studies have shown that in order to afford a two bedroom apartment rent, an individual needs to earn approximately $24.50/hour in a full time job. Additionally, nationwide, the average age of first time home buyers is age 41!
Source: Issues
Mark Hiner
None found in the records checked
Jobs and the economy
Scott Grund
None found in the records checked
Mark Hiner
House Bill 284 is about investing in our state's economy, supporting our workers, and ensuring that Ohio's infrastructure is built to last
Why they are running
Scott Grund
I’m running because I believe people in this area have been ignored for too long. And they need a choice for change
Source: Scott Prepares for an EXPANDED Town Hall for October (more info soon)
Mark Hiner
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.
Scott Grund
Not yet researched
Mark Hiner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiner (R) | 2025 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 98 |
| Hiner (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 |
| Hiner (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 |
| Hiner (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 |
| Hiner (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 |
| Hiner (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 |
Scott Grund
Not yet researched
Mark Hiner
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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
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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Scott Grund
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 887.4 | 42.0% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 91.3 | 4.3% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 1,028.08 | 48.7% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 105.8 | 5.0% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 16, 2026: raised $1,916, spent $979, cash on hand $1,134.
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 16, 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
Mark Hiner
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 1,925.92 | 11.8% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 4,938.75 | 30.2% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 2,657.08 | 16.3% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 6,813.70 | 41.7% |
Totals as filed
OhioSOS, as of June 12, 2026: raised $4,583, spent $6,865, cash on hand $9,471.
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
Sources
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-30 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Mark Hiner · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Mark Hiner · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
- Scott Grund · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Issues · Scott Grund For Ohio (campaign website) · accessed 2026-09-21
- Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- 2026 Abortion Forward endorsements · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
- Abortion Forward releases slate of candidates who respect will of voters · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
- Scott Prepares for an EXPANDED Town Hall for October (more info soon) · Scott Grund for Ohio · 2026-09-29 · accessed 2026-10-02
- House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- Ohio House of Representatives District 98 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
- https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
- https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/March/27/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
- https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/2026-bfa-pac-grades-and-endorsements-ohio-general-election
- https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/coshocton-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holmes-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/knox-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
- 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- Hiner Champions Two Bills Passed by Ohio House · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-06-16 · accessed 2026-09-22
- Representative Hiner Supports 90 Day Gas Tax Holiday for Ohioans · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-30 · accessed 2026-09-30
- House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
Quick answers
When is the 2026 Ohio State Representative, District 98 election?
The election for Ohio State Representative, District 98 is on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for Ohio State Representative, District 98 in 2026?
On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 98, in surname order: Scott Grund (Democratic), Mark Hiner (Republican).
Who holds the Ohio State Representative, District 98 seat now?
The seat is held by Mark Hiner.
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