Person
Adam Mathews
- Work
- His career experience includes working as a lawyer, small business owner, engineer, and substitute teacher.
Source: Adam Mathews
- Education
- Adam Mathews earned a high school diploma from St. Xavier High School
Source: Adam Mathews
- Education
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2010
Source: Adam Mathews
- Education
- a law degree in 2013
Source: Adam Mathews
Ballotpedia · Campaign Website · Official site · Ohio campaign finance
- $30KRaised, as filed · June 12, 2026
- $1,974Cash on hand · June 12, 2026
- no poll on fileLatest poll
- 4Positions in their words · 3 issues
- none on fileClaims checked
- 1Offices held · Ohio State Representative, District 56, since 2023
9 of 11 sections researched
Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Polling and approval.
What has been checked
- Profile 9 entries
- On the ballot 1 entry
- Where they stand 4 entries One position from his 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (September 22, 2026) and three from his 2024 survey (August 25, 2024). Checked: Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, re-read 2026-09-30
- What they have said, checked Not yet researched
- Record in office 8 entries He primary-sponsored 36 bills in the 136th General Assembly; one, House Bill 195, had been signed into law as of September 21, 2026. Two he primary-sponsored jointly in the 135th General Assembly were also signed into law, House Bills 179 and 331. Includes the 5 key roll calls of the 136th General Assembly that every sitting legislator on this site gets: final passage of the operating budget, every veto override vote, and the vote placing Issue 3 on the ballot, as taken in their chamber while they served. Checked: Representative Adam Mathews - Legislation (his ohiohouse.gov Legislation page, Primary Sponsored Bills table); each "As Enrolled" bill's own ohiohouse.gov status page, to confirm which had been signed by the governor; legislature.ohio.gov roll calls on House Bill 96 and Senate Joint Resolution 10
- Money 1 entry Calendar-2026 contributions and expenditures, and cash on hand on the most recent report (filed 2026-06-12), as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State. Reports filed after that are not included. Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports
- Financial interests 16 entries
- Polling and approval Not yet researched
- Elections 2 entries Includes the last general election for this seat.
- Endorsements 5 entries
- Sources 12 entries
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| Chamber | District | Note |
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| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 56th District | Ohio State Representative, District 56 |
On the ballot
- Ohio State Representative, District 56 · November 3, 2026 · Republican
Source: Ohio elections, 2026
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Date | Deadline | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | Military and overseas absentee voting begins | The start of absentee voting for military and overseas (UOCAVA) voters. | |
| October 5, 2026 | Voter registration deadline | 9 p.m. | Boards of elections and the Ohio Secretary of State's office are open until 9 p.m. to accept registrations. |
| October 6, 2026 | Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting begin | Early in-person voting runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 6 through October 9; hours change on later dates through Election Day. | |
| October 22, 2026 | Pre-general campaign finance reports due | 4 p.m. | Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through October 14, 2026. |
| October 27, 2026 | Deadline for boards to receive absentee ballot applications | 8:30 p.m. | Applications for an absentee ballot must reach the county board by this time. |
| November 1, 2026 | Last day of early in-person voting | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Early in-person voting at county boards of elections ends on Sunday, November 1; the hours that day are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the table above. By October 29, nearly 1.3 million Ohioans had already voted early in person or returned absentee ballots (Journal-News; Signal Ohio's counts from the Secretary of State's daily absentee file add to 1,289,090). The 2022 midterm saw 1.47 million early votes, then a record. |
| November 2, 2026 | No early in-person voting at boards of elections | Early in-person voting at county boards of elections ended Sunday, November 1; there is no voting at boards of elections on Monday, November 2. Voters cast ballots at their assigned polling places on Tuesday, November 3. | |
| November 3, 2026 | Deadline for non-military/overseas absentee ballots to be received | 7:30 p.m. | Absentee ballots not covered by UOCAVA must be received by this time on Election Day. |
| November 3, 2026 | Last-minute absentee request for a hospitalization emergency | 3 p.m. | A voter, or a voter's minor child, who is hospitalized because of an accident or medical emergency may apply for an absentee ballot until 3 p.m. on Election Day. |
| November 3, 2026 | Polls open | 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Election Day voting hours statewide. |
| November 7, 2026 | Deadline for military and overseas (UOCAVA) absentee ballots to be received | The extended receipt deadline for UOCAVA absentee ballots. | |
| November 8, 2026 | Boards of elections may begin the official canvass | County boards may begin the official canvass of the November 3 General Election ballots (5 days after the election). | |
| November 18, 2026 | Deadline for boards to begin the official canvass | County boards must begin the official canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (15 days after the election). | |
| November 24, 2026 | Deadline for boards to complete the official canvass | County boards must complete the canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (21 days after the election). | |
| December 11, 2026 | Post-general campaign finance reports due | 4 p.m. | Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through December 4, 2026. |
Where they stand
Property taxes
I have also introduced legislation to allow voters more control over their property taxes and to protect our seniors by expanding the homestead exemption.
Source: Adam Mathews
Taxes
I work to simplify and cut taxes and governmental bloat. I have worked on reducing property taxes, complexity in our municipal code, and flattening our state income tax.
Source: Adam Mathews
Why they are running
We know what works in Warren County, with pro-family and pro-business policies contributing to a vibrant and growing community.
Source: Adam Mathews
Inflation and taxation are too high and continue to rise, making the American dream unattainable for too many in Ohio. Ohio should be the best place to live, work and raise a family, and that starts with more jobs and lower costs, including taxes, fees and healthcare costs.
Source: Adam Mathews
What they have said, checked
Not yet researched
Record in office
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Person | Date | Kind | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews (R) | 2023-01-01 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 56 |
| Mathews (R) | 2024-07-24 | bill | 2024-07-24 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Brian Stewart, of House Bill 179 (135th General Assembly), Regards vicarious liability in tort actions; sta |
| Mathews (R) | 2025-01-08 | bill | 2025-01-08 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Tom Young, of House Bill 331 (135th General Assembly), Regards village dissolution, signed into law January |
| Mathews (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 |
| Mathews (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 |
| Mathews (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 |
| Mathews (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 |
| Mathews (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 |
| Mathews (R) | 2026-07-07 | bill | 2026-07-07 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Dani Isaacsohn, of House Bill 195 (136th General Assembly), Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code, signed |
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bill July 7, 2026
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Dani Isaacsohn, of House Bill 195 (136th General Assembly), Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code, signed into law July 7, 2026, effective October 6, 2026.
Sources: House Bill 195 - Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code · House Bill 195 (136th General Assembly): status
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vote June 10, 2026
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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vote July 21, 2025
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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vote June 25, 2025
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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vote June 11, 2025
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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vote April 9, 2025
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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bill January 8, 2025
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Tom Young, of House Bill 331 (135th General Assembly), Regards village dissolution, signed into law January 8, 2025 (effective April 9, 2025).
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bill July 24, 2024
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Brian Stewart, of House Bill 179 (135th General Assembly), Regards vicarious liability in tort actions; statutes of repose, signed into law July 24, 2024 (effective October 24, 2024).
Recorded votes
Adam Mathews cast 592 Yea or Nay votes on the roll calls we hold, across 2 terms from 2023 to 2026, all in the Ohio General Assembly, from the Ohio Legislature. Each term opens to every roll call, with the question, the result, how Adam Mathews voted and how the majority of their party voted.
| Term | Chamber | Yea | Nay | Did not vote | With party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136th General Assembly, 2025–2026 | Ohio House, district 56 | 302 | 1 | not recorded | 100% of 50 |
| 135th General Assembly, 2023–2024 | Ohio House, district 56 | 282 | 7 | not recorded | 95% of 41 |
"With party" counts only roll calls on which most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways. The Ohio Legislature records who voted Yea and who voted Nay and no one else, so an absence cannot be told from an abstention and neither is counted; only floor votes are listed.
Source: Legislation and votes
Money
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 28,389.33 | 65.8% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 12,797.75 | 29.7% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 1,360.67 | 3.2% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 613.4 | 1.4% |
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Totals as filed
| Race | Filer | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Representative, District 56 | OhioSOS Friends of Adam Mathews | $29,750 | $41,187 | $1,974 | June 12, 2026 |
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
Outside spending
Financial interests
Disclosed holdings
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Listed Adam Mathews Publishing House as a business name.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Adam Mathews Publishing House.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Federalist Society of Cincinnati.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Lebanon Kiwanis.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Thomas More Society.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Ave Maria Funds.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Fidelity.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Liberty Mutual.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Northwestern Mutual.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement Fund.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
Disclosed income
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Listed Adam Mathews Publishing House as a source of income.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Heartbeat International as a source of income.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Nesbitt IP as a source of income.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed PNC Bank as a source of income.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed State of Ohio as a source of income.
April 2, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
Reported conflicts
None found in the records checked.
Net worth, as estimated
None found in the records checked.
Polling and approval
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Elections
| Race | Party | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Representative, District 56 (2026) | Republican | Pending | ||
| Ohio State Representative, District 56 (2024) | Republican | Won | 39,280 | 62.6% |
Offices held
Ohio State Representative, District 56 · 2023-01-01 to present · elected
Sources: Ohio House of Representatives District 56 · Adam Mathews
Endorsements
Endorsements received
partyOhio Republican Party
September 2026
Listed on the party's 2026 general-election slate card for Warren County; the card is titled a slate card and does not use the word endorsed.
Source: ohiogop.org
organizationOhio Right to Life PAC
August 10, 2026
Named in the PAC's 2026 general-election list, which the PAC calls candidate recommendations rather than endorsements.
Source: ohiolife.org
organizationBuckeye Firearms Association PAC (BFA-PAC)
August 3, 2026
Marked as endorsed in the PAC's 2026 general-election grades and endorsements table, with a grade of A.
Source: buckeyefirearms.org
organizationOhio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (OCCPAC)
July 10, 2026
Named in the PAC's July 10, 2026 release of general-election legislative endorsements, which lists 62 Ohio House candidates.
organizationNRA-PVF
2026
Listed in the organization's 2026 Ohio House endorsements, District 56.
Source: nrapvf.org
Sources
Every URL on this page, once each.
- Adam Mathews · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ohio House of Representatives District 56 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Representative Adam Mathews - Legislation · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
- House Bill 195 - Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-21
- Campaign finance search · Ohio Secretary of State · 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
- House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/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/warren-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
- 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- House Bill 195 (136th General Assembly): status · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-25
- House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- House Bill 179, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
- House Bill 331, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
- Campaign Website
- Official site
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