Person
Jim Thomas
- Work
- President of JT Linwood Company, LLC, for twelve years
Source: Jim Thomas Biography
- Work
- Professional tennis player for twelve years, reaching a career-high doubles ranking of 29th in the world and advancing to the 2005 US Open doubles semifinals
Source: Jim Thomas Biography
- Education
- Law degree, Case Western Reserve University
Source: Jim Thomas Biography
- Education
- Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, Stanford University
Source: Jim Thomas Biography
- Home
- Hometown: Jackson Township (House member page); he, his wife Debra and their children are parishioners of St. Michael Catholic Church in Canton
Sources: Jim Thomas Biography · Jim Thomas
Ballotpedia · Chamber directory · Official site · Ohio campaign finance
- $15KRaised, as filed · August 13, 2026
- $2,338Cash on hand · August 13, 2026
- no poll on fileLatest poll
- 4Positions in their words · 4 issues
- none on fileClaims checked
- 2Offices held · Ohio State Representative, District 49, since 2023
9 of 11 sections researched
Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Polling and approval.
What has been checked
- Profile 11 entries
- On the ballot 1 entry
- Where they stand 4 entries Three positions from his 2022 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey's key-messages answer (he has not updated it for 2024 or 2026) and one official statement from his member page.
- What they have said, checked Not yet researched
- Record in office 7 entries One of his six primary-sponsored bills in the 136th General Assembly, House Bill 105, has been signed into law. His 135th General Assembly House Bill 105 was not enacted as a standalone bill, so it is not listed as a record entry here; his 135th General Assembly House Bill 202 was signed into law and is. 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: his official legislature member page's Primary Sponsored Bills list for the 136th General Assembly; his 135th General Assembly House Bill 105 (a different bill of the same number, on municipal income tax filing penalties), whose current version on legislature.ohio.gov is "As Passed by the House" with no Senate passage or enrollment of its own; his official biography states its substance was folded into the FY 2024-2025 operating budget instead; 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 2026-08-13), 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 38 entries
- Polling and approval Not yet researched
- Elections 2 entries Includes the last general election for this seat.
- Endorsements 4 entries
- Sources 14 entries
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
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| Ohio House | Ohio House, Ohio's 49th District | Ohio State Representative, District 49 |
On the ballot
- Ohio State Representative, District 49 · November 3, 2026 · Republican
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
Education
Education: Ensure that all schools receive their fair share of Ohio's education tax money. Back direct funding for vouchers and charter schools. Ensure that the voices of parents are heard.
Source: Jim Thomas
Jobs and the economy
Economic Development: Support the Pro Football Hall of Fame and HOF Village as catalysts for Stark County tourism. Promote manufacturing and workforce development programs led by the Canton Chamber of Commerce.
Source: Jim Thomas
Taxes
Protecting Our Tax Dollars: Families in Ohio work hard for their money. With rising inflation, it is even more important to reduce taxes and financial burdens. If elected, I will support additional tax cuts for families and businesses.
Source: Jim Thomas
Why they are running
I am humbled and honored to work on behalf of the residents of the 49th District by providing servant leadership.
What they have said, checked
Not yet researched
Record in office
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Person | Date | Kind | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas (R) | 2023 | office | Ohio State Representative, District 49 |
| Thomas (R) | 2020 | office | Member, Board of Trustees, Jackson Township |
| Thomas (R) | 2024-07-24 | bill | 2024-07-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 202 (135th General Assembly), Designate Specialist Dennis Alan Combs Memorial Highway, signed into law July 24 |
| Thomas (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 |
| Thomas (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 |
| Thomas (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 |
| Thomas (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 |
| Thomas (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 |
| Thomas (R) | 2026-07-07 | bill | 2026-07-07 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Meredith Craig, of House Bill 105 (136th General Assembly), to revise non-recourse litigation funding agree |
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bill July 7, 2026
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Meredith Craig, of House Bill 105 (136th General Assembly), to revise non-recourse litigation funding agreement regulations, signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine July 7, 2026 (effective October 6, 2026).
Sources: House Bill 105 (136th General Assembly) - Status · House Bill 105, 136th General Assembly
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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 July 24, 2024
Primary sponsor of House Bill 202 (135th General Assembly), Designate Specialist Dennis Alan Combs Memorial Highway, signed into law July 24, 2024 (effective October 24, 2024).
Recorded votes
Jim Thomas cast 615 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 Jim Thomas 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 49 | 311 | 1 | not recorded | 100% of 51 |
| 135th General Assembly, 2023–2024 | Ohio House, district 49 | 296 | 7 | not recorded | 98% of 42 |
"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 | 13,382.78 | 66.8% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 4,321.39 | 21.6% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 1,767.22 | 8.8% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 570.6 | 2.8% |
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 49 | OhioSOS Jim Thomas for Ohio House of Representatives | $15,150 | $17,704 | $2,338 | August 13, 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 August 13, 2026.
Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance
Outside spending
Financial interests
Disclosed holdings
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Listed JT Linwood Company, LLC as a business name.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed JTL - South Main, LLC as a business name.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Jamestown Manor Company, LLC as a business name.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Thomas Properties, LTD. as a business name.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed BSV Holding Company, LLC as a business name.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with BSV Holding Company, LLC, as Partial Owner.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Canton Community Tennis Association, Inc., as President.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Jamestown Manor Company, LLC, as Partial Owner.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with JT Linwood Company, LLC, as President.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with JTL - South Main, LLC, as President.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Rotary Club of Canton, OH, as Board Member.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Thomas Properties, LTD., as Partial Owner.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in AMCAP Fund. (AMCPX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in American Balanced. (AMBFX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Capital Group Growth. (CGGR).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Capital Income Builder. (CAIBX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Capital World Growth and Income Fund. (CWGIX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Fundamental Investors. (FINFX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Growth Fund of America. (AGTHX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Growth Fund of America. (GFFFX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Invesco QQQ. (QQQ).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Investment Company of America. (ICAFX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in New Perspective Fund. (ANWPX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in SMALLCAP World Fund. (SMCWX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Washington Mutual Investors. (AWSHX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Washington Mutual Investors. (WMFFX).
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed real estate in Canton.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
Disclosed income
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Listed Ameritas Investment Company. as a source of income.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed City of Canton as a source of income.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Jim Thomas Tennis Coaching as a source of income.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Jim Thomas, Solo Law Practice as a source of income.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Johnson & Johnson as a source of income.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed JT Linwood Company, LLC as a source of income.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed JTL South Main, LLC as a source of income.
April 6, 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 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Thomas Properties, LTD. as a source of income.
April 6, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed United States Tennis Association, Midwest Section. as a source of income.
April 6, 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 49 (2026) | Republican | Pending | ||
| Ohio State Representative, District 49 (2024) | Republican | Won | 24,871 | 52.4% |
Offices held
Ohio State Representative, District 49 · 2023 to present · elected
Sources: Member Directory · Ohio House of Representatives · Jim Thomas · Thomas Ready to Serve Ohio's 49th House District
Member, Board of Trustees, Jackson Township · 2020 to 2022 · elected
Sources: Jim Thomas Biography · Thomas Ready to Serve Ohio's 49th House District
Endorsements
Endorsements received
partyOhio Republican Party
September 2026
Listed on the party's 2026 general-election slate card for Stark 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
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 49.
Source: nrapvf.org
Sources
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: Ohio House of Representatives
Every URL on this page, once each.
- Jim Thomas · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ohio House of Representatives District 49 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Jim Thomas Biography · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-22
- Representative Jim Thomas - District 49 · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-22
- House Bill 105, 136th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
- House Bill 105, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
- Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
- Ohio House of Representatives · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
- 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
- https://ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage/uploads/2026/July/13/FOR%20IMMEDIATE%20RELEASE.pdf
- https://ohiolife.org/ohio-right-to-life-pac-announces-2026-general-election-candidate-recommendations/
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/stark-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
- 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- Thomas Ready to Serve Ohio's 49th House District · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2023-01-13 · accessed 2026-09-25
- House Bill 105 (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 202, 135th General Assembly · The Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
- Ohio campaign finance
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