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Amanda Fontana

Democratic · Member, New Philadelphia City School District Board of Education (at large) · tuscarawas County

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At-large member, New Philadelphia City School District Board of Education

Source: Amanda Fontana

7 of 11 sections researched

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Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Record in office, Financial interests, Polling and approval.

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  • Profile 4 entries
  • On the ballot 1 entry
  • Where they stand 5 entries She has not completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey; five positions are from her campaign website's priorities page.
  • What they have said, checked Not yet researched
  • Record in office None found in the records checked She has not served in the Ohio General Assembly. Checked: Her Ballotpedia biography and infobox, which list no prior legislative service
  • Money 1 entry Calendar-2026 contributions and expenditures, and cash on hand on the most recent report (filed 2026-06-11), 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 Not yet researched
  • Polling and approval Not yet researched
  • Elections 1 entry Added by the district guide's money and prior-results steps.
  • Endorsements 2 entries
  • Sources 7 entries
Coverage, by section7 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 4 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 5 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: None found in the records checkedMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: Not yet researchedPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 1 entryEndorsements: 2 entriesSources: 7 entries7 of 11 sections researched · 10 sources
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Where they are on the ballotOn the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 51.Amanda Fontana: Ohio State Representative, District 51, Democratic
Where they are on the ballotOn the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 51.Source: Ohio House districts of the September 2023 plan (ODOT TIMS) · as of 2026-09-30 · Download this chart
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Where they are on the ballot
ChamberDistrictNote
Ohio HouseOhio House, Ohio's 51st DistrictOhio State Representative, District 51

On the ballot

The 2026 voting scheduleThe 2026 general election calendar holds 15 dated deadlines from the Secretary of State, from September 18, 2026 to December 11, 2026; Election Day is November 3, 2026.September 18, 2026: Military and overseas absentee voting beginsOctober 5, 2026: Voter registration deadline, 9 p.m.October 6, 2026: Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting beginOctober 22, 2026: Pre-general campaign finance reports due, 4 p.m.October 27, 2026: Deadline for boards to receive absentee ballot applications, 8:30 p.m.November 1, 2026: Last day of early in-person voting, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.November 2, 2026: No early in-person voting at boards of electionsNovember 3, 2026: Deadline for non-military/overseas absentee ballots to be received, 7:30 p.m.; Last-minute absentee request for a hospitalization emergency, 3 p.m.; Polls open, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.November 7, 2026: Deadline for military and overseas (UOCAVA) absentee ballots to be receivedNovember 8, 2026: Boards of elections may begin the official canvassNovember 18, 2026: Deadline for boards to begin the official canvassNovember 24, 2026: Deadline for boards to complete the official canvassDecember 11, 2026: Post-general campaign finance reports due, 4 p.m.Military and overseasvoting beginsRegister byEarly and mailvoting beginPre-general campaignfinance reports dueAbsentee requestdeadlineLast day of earlyin-person votingNo early in-personvoting at boards…Mail ballots dueLast-minute…Polls openMilitary andoverseas ballots dueBoards ofelections may…Deadline forboards to begin…Deadline forboards to complete…Post-general campaignfinance reports dueSepOctNovDecNov 3
The 2026 voting scheduleThe 2026 general election calendar holds 15 dated deadlines from the Secretary of State, from September 18, 2026 to December 11, 2026; Election Day is November 3, 2026.Source: Ohio Secretary of State · as of 2026-09-19 · Download this chart
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The 2026 voting schedule
DateDeadlineTimeNote
September 18, 2026Military and overseas absentee voting beginsThe start of absentee voting for military and overseas (UOCAVA) voters.
October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline9 p.m.Boards of elections and the Ohio Secretary of State's office are open until 9 p.m. to accept registrations.
October 6, 2026Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting beginEarly 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, 2026Pre-general campaign finance reports due4 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, 2026Deadline for boards to receive absentee ballot applications8:30 p.m.Applications for an absentee ballot must reach the county board by this time.
November 1, 2026Last day of early in-person voting1 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, 2026No early in-person voting at boards of electionsEarly 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, 2026Deadline for non-military/overseas absentee ballots to be received7:30 p.m.Absentee ballots not covered by UOCAVA must be received by this time on Election Day.
November 3, 2026Last-minute absentee request for a hospitalization emergency3 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, 2026Polls open6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Election Day voting hours statewide.
November 7, 2026Deadline for military and overseas (UOCAVA) absentee ballots to be receivedThe extended receipt deadline for UOCAVA absentee ballots.
November 8, 2026Boards of elections may begin the official canvassCounty boards may begin the official canvass of the November 3 General Election ballots (5 days after the election).
November 18, 2026Deadline for boards to begin the official canvassCounty boards must begin the official canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (15 days after the election).
November 24, 2026Deadline for boards to complete the official canvassCounty boards must complete the canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (21 days after the election).
December 11, 2026Post-general campaign finance reports due4 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

Cost of living

From the grocery aisle to monthly utility bills, the cost of everyday life is rising too fast. Amanda has lived these pressures and believes Ohio must focus on practical solutions that put families first. She will advocate for property tax reform, affordable housing initiatives, and local job growth to ensure our economy works for everyone. Her goal is simple: making Ohio a place where working families can afford to thrive, not just get by.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Amanda's Priorities

Health care

Healthcare should provide peace of mind, not financial ruin. Drawing on her experience as a social worker and disability advocate, Amanda understands the high cost of navigating complex care systems. She will fight to lower prescription drug costs, expand mental health services, and protect Medicaid. By strengthening funding for disability services and early intervention, she will ensure that seniors on fixed incomes and families with special needs can access the care they need without sacrificing their financial security.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Amanda's Priorities

Property taxes

Amanda knows that when the state underfunds our schools, the burden falls directly on local homeowners. As a Board of Education member, she sees how this cycle drives up property taxes and squeezes families. Amanda will fight to fully fund Ohio’s public schools at the state level to provide permanent tax relief for residents while ensuring every student, including those with disabilities, has the resources and safe learning environments they deserve.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Amanda's Priorities

Why they are running

Amanda Fontana is a mom, educator, and social worker running for State Representative in Ohio House District 51 because she’s lived the challenges too many families are still facing today. She knows what it’s like to worry about rising grocery prices, access to healthcare, and whether your kids are getting the support they need in the classroom. As a parent of a child with disabilities and a proud product of working-class grit, Amanda is stepping up to make sure no family feels unseen or left behind by the system. Her campaign is rooted in the belief that government should serve the people, not the powerful.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Meet Amanda

Workers and wages

Amanda knows that a strong middle class is built on the backs of hard-working union members. As corporate special interests attempt to dilute collective bargaining, she will fiercely oppose "right to work" deception and anti-labor legislation. Amanda will fight to protect fair wages, keep workplaces safe, and ensure that our public servants and private sector workers have the robust representation they need to thrive.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Amanda's Priorities

What they have said, checked

Not yet researched

Record in office

Record in office, dated entriesNo dated record entry is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Record in office, dated entriesNo dated record entry is on file yet.Source: ohiosos.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Status
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Money

Where the money went, as filedAmanda Fontana raised $23K, spent $24K, $4,924 on hand as of June 11, 2026; $5,880 more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $19KOther funds (derived) to Spent: $4,872Raised to Cash on hand: $3,917Other funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $1,008Amanda Fontana: Raised, $23K as filed, as of 2026-06-11Raised$23KAmanda Fontana: Other funds (derived), $5,880 as filed, as of 2026-06-11Other funds (derived)$5,880Amanda Fontana: Spent, $24K as filed, as of 2026-06-11Spent$24KAmanda Fontana: Cash on hand, $4,924 as filed, as of 2026-06-11Cash on hand$4,924In, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedAmanda Fontana raised $23K, spent $24K, $4,924 on hand as of June 11, 2026; $5,880 more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Fontana for Us, through 2026-06-11 · as of 2026-06-11 · Download this chart
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Where the money went, as filed
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent18,940.5465.9%
Other funds (derived)Spent4,872.4817.0%
RaisedCash on hand3,916.8513.6%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand1,007.623.5%
Money, as filedAmanda Fontana raised $23K, spent $24K, $4,924 on hand as of June 11, 2026; 1 filing on file.2026 Ohio House 51, for its report yearRaisedAmanda Fontana, 2026 Ohio House 51, for its report year: raised $23K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-11, for its report year$23KSpentAmanda Fontana, 2026 Ohio House 51, for its report year: spent $24K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-11, for its report year$24KCash on handAmanda Fontana, 2026 Ohio House 51, for its report year: cash on hand $4,924 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-11, for its report year$4,924
Money, as filedAmanda Fontana raised $23K, spent $24K, $4,924 on hand as of June 11, 2026; 1 filing on file.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Fontana for Us · as of 2026-06-11 · Download this chart
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Money, as filed
GroupItemUSDNote
2026 Ohio House 51, for its report yearRaised22,857.39
2026 Ohio House 51, for its report yearSpent23,813.02
2026 Ohio House 51, for its report yearCash on hand4,924.47
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing on file for Amanda Fontana breaks itemized contributions down by state.None found in the records checked
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing on file for Amanda Fontana breaks itemized contributions down by state.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
Status
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Totals as filed

RaceFilerRaisedSpentCash on handAs of
Ohio State Representative, District 51 OhioSOS Fontana for Us $22,857$23,813$4,924June 11, 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 11, 2026.

Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance

Donors, as filedNo itemized donor is on file for Amanda Fontana yet.None found in the records checked
Donors, as filedNo itemized donor is on file for Amanda Fontana yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Donors, as filed
Status
None found in the records checked

Outside spending

Outside spending, as reportedNo outside spending is on file for or against Amanda Fontana yet.None found in the records checked
Outside spending, as reportedNo outside spending is on file for or against Amanda Fontana yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Outside spending, as reported
Status
None found in the records checked

Financial interests

Not yet researched

Polling and approval

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 51, as publishedNo poll of this race naming Amanda Fontana is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 51, as publishedNo poll of this race naming Amanda Fontana is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 51, as published
Status
None found in the records checked

Elections

Election results, share of the voteNo prior race is on file for Amanda Fontana.None found in the records checked
Election results, share of the voteNo prior race is on file for Amanda Fontana.Source: ohiosos.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Election results, share of the vote
Status
None found in the records checked
RacePartyResultVotesShare
Ohio State Representative, District 51 (2026) DemocraticPending

Endorsements

Endorsements received

  • unionOhio Education Association

    August 18, 2026

    Listed in the organization's 2026 Ohio House recommended candidates, District 51.

    Source: ohea.org

  • unionOhio Federation of Teachers

    2026

    Listed under Ohio House on the union's 2026 endorsement page, which names general-election nominees.

    Source: oft-aft.org

Sources

Every URL on this page, once each.

  1. Amanda Fontana · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  2. Ohio House of Representatives District 51 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  3. Amanda Fontana for Ohio House · Fontana for Us · accessed 2026-09-21
  4. Campaign finance search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
  5. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  6. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  7. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  8. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  9. https://oft-aft.org/2026election
  10. https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/

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