Person
Michele Reynolds
- Work
- Business owner and nonprofit CEO.
Source: ballotpedia.org
- Public service
- Madison Township Trustee, elected 2019.
Source: ballotpedia.org
- Education
- Bachelor's degree, University of Cincinnati, 1998.
Source: ballotpedia.org
- Education
- Graduate degree, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 2016.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Ballotpedia · Campaign Website · Official site · Ohio campaign finance
- $150KRaised, as filed · June 12, 2026
- $120KCash on hand · June 12, 2026
- no poll on fileLatest poll
- 5Positions in their words · 5 issues
- none on fileClaims checked
- 2Offices held · Ohio State Senator, District 3, since 2023
9 of 11 sections researched
Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Polling and approval.
What has been checked
- Profile 10 entries
- On the ballot 1 entry
- Where they stand 5 entries Three positions are from her 2022 Candidate Connection survey (Ballotpedia records no 2026 survey for her); two more are from her 2026 campaign website, fetched September 21, 2026.
- What they have said, checked None found in the records checked PolitiFact and FactCheck.org searched 2026-09-25: none found Checked: Research lane claims-2026, 2026-09-25
- Record in office 11 entries Every bill on legislature.ohio.gov where they are a PRIMARY sponsor and that reached the governor's signature in the 135th or 136th General Assembly: 7. Includes the 4 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: 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 31 entries
- Polling and approval None found in the records checked Ballotpedia records no poll for this race as of September 21, 2026. Checked: Ballotpedia's polling section for this race
- Elections 2 entries Includes the last general election for this seat.
- Endorsements 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Senate | Ohio Senate, Ohio's 3rd District | Ohio State Senator, District 3 |
On the ballot
- Ohio State Senator, District 3 · November 3, 2026 · Republican
Sources: Ohio elections, 2026 · Ohio State Senate District 3
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
Housing
We need an economy that is stable, affordable housing, and profitable businesses.
Source: michelereynolds.org
Jobs and the economy
Michele Reynolds is fighting for our economy and creating solutions for local communities.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Priorities in office
When I took office, I developed my legislative priorities that focus on key areas to make Ohio a stronger, more vibrant state and positively impact the lives of every citizen in Senate District 3.
Source: michelereynolds.org
Public safety
Michele Reynolds promises to prioritize public safety and support reducing rising crime rates.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Why they are running
Michele Reynolds is a leader with 25-year track record of producing results.
Source: ballotpedia.org
What they have said, checked
None found in the records checked
Record in office
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Person | Date | Kind | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds (R) | 2019 | office | Trustee, Madison Township |
| Reynolds (R) | 2023-01-01 | office | Ohio State Senator, District 3 |
| Reynolds (R) | 2023-06-30 | bill | 2023-06-30 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Rob McColley, of Senate Bill 21 (135th General Assembly), Regards venue for appeal from an agency order, co |
| Reynolds (R) | 2024-07-24 | bill | 2024-07-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 168 (135th General Assembly), Regards education regulation reform, signed into law July 24, 2024. |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-01-02 | bill | 2025-01-02 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Vernon Sykes, of Senate Bill 54 (135th General Assembly), Establish the New African Immigrants Grant and Gi |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-01-08 | bill | 2025-01-08 (bill): Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 95 (135th General Assembly), Authorize the operation of remote dispensing pharmacies, signed into law January |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-05-19 | bill | 2025-05-19 (bill): Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 14 (136th General Assembly), Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day, signed into law May 19, 2025. |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-06-11 | vote | 2025-06-11 (vote): Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote |
| Reynolds (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 Senate vote w |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-10-01 | vote | 2025-10-01 (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 |
| Reynolds (R) | 2025-12-19 | bill | 2025-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Hearcel F. Craig, of Senate Bill 17 (136th General Assembly), Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Bat |
| Reynolds (R) | 2026-03-10 | bill | 2026-03-10 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Hearcel F. Craig, of Senate Bill 18 (136th General Assembly), Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day |
| Reynolds (R) | 2026-06-03 | vote | 2026-06-03 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe |
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vote June 3, 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 Senate vote was 22-9 and the motion passed.
Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10
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bill March 10, 2026
Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Hearcel F. Craig, of Senate Bill 18 (136th General Assembly), Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day, signed into law March 10, 2026.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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bill December 19, 2025
Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Hearcel F. Craig, of Senate Bill 17 (136th General Assembly), Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day, signed into law December 19, 2025.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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vote October 1, 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 Senate vote was 21-11, 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 Senate vote was 23-10 and the motion passed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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vote June 11, 2025
Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote was 23-10 and the motion passed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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bill May 19, 2025
Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 14 (136th General Assembly), Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day, signed into law May 19, 2025.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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bill January 8, 2025
Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 95 (135th General Assembly), Authorize the operation of remote dispensing pharmacies, signed into law January 8, 2025.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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bill January 2, 2025
Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Vernon Sykes, of Senate Bill 54 (135th General Assembly), Establish the New African Immigrants Grant and Gift Fund, signed into law January 2, 2025.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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bill July 24, 2024
Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 168 (135th General Assembly), Regards education regulation reform, signed into law July 24, 2024.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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bill June 30, 2023
Joint primary sponsor, with Sen. Rob McColley, of Senate Bill 21 (135th General Assembly), Regards venue for appeal from an agency order, court changes, signed into law June 30, 2023.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
Recorded votes
Michele Reynolds cast 465 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 Michele Reynolds voted and how the majority of their party voted.
| Term | Chamber | Yea | Nay | Did not vote | With party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136th General Assembly, 2025–2026 | Ohio Senate, district 3 | 234 | 2 | not recorded | 100% of 30 |
| 135th General Assembly, 2023–2024 | Ohio Senate, district 3 | 227 | 2 | not recorded | 96% of 51 |
"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 | 96,001.07 | 28.8% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 118,010.85 | 35.4% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 53,658.88 | 16.1% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 65,961.02 | 19.8% |
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
|---|
| None found in the records checked |
Totals as filed
| Race | Filer | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Senator, District 3 | OhioSOS Friends of Michele Reynolds | $149,660 | $214,012 | $119,620 | 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 Crown Fleet Auto LLC. as a business name.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Common Ground Destiny Center Inc. as a business name.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Concierge Real Estate as a business name.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed One Purpose LLC. as a business name.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Common Ground Destiny Center Church.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Concierge Real Estate.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Foundation for Appalachian Ohio- Steering Committee for the African American Community Fund.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with M2 Social Enterprises Corp.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with NISRE Inc.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Stanton Homes Inc.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Apple Inc.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Grange.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Guardian.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Mobileye.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in New Pac Metals Corp.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Ohio Deferred Compensation.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Public Employee Retirement System.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Silicon Laboratories Inc.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Strive Inc.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Tesla Inc.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Tincorp Metals Inc.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in TransAmerica.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Vanguard.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed real estate in Seneca County.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed real estate in Ross County.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
Disclosed income
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Listed Access to Recovery Foundation as a source of income.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Concierge Real Estate as a source of income.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Ice Miller LLP as a source of income.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed NISRE Inc. as a source of income.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed State of Ohio as a source of income.
March 24, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed TD Ameritrade as a source of income.
March 24, 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 |
|---|
| None found in the records checked |
Elections
| Race | Party | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Senator, District 3 (2026) | Republican | Pending | ||
| Ohio State Senator, District 3 (2022) | Republican | Won | 61,723 | 52.4% |
Offices held
Trustee, Madison Township · 2019 to 2022-12-31 · elected
Sources: ballotpedia.org · web.archive.org
Ohio State Senator, District 3 · 2023-01-01 to present · elected
Sources: ohiosenate.gov · ballotpedia.org
Endorsements
Endorsements received
partyOhio Republican Party
September 2026
Listed on the party's 2026 general-election slate card for Franklin 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 13 Ohio Senate candidates.
organizationNRA-PVF
2026
Listed in the organization's 2026 Ohio Senate endorsements, District 3.
Source: nrapvf.org
Sources
Every URL on this page, once each.
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Michele Reynolds · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Michele Reynolds · The Ohio Senate · accessed 2026-09-21
- Michele Reynolds for Ohio Senate · Friends of Michele Reynolds · accessed 2026-09-21
- Senate Bill 14 - 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-21
- Senate Bill 17 - 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-21
- Senate Bill 18 - 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · 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
- Ohio State Senate District 3 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- 2022 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://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/franklin-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
- 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240417000937/https://www.columbusmessenger.com/jarvis-sworn-in-as-newest-madison-township-trustee.html
- https://www.michelereynolds.org/issues
- https://www.michelereynolds.org/about
- https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/sb95
- https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/sb54
- https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/sb168
- https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/sb21
- House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- Ohio campaign finance
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