Person
Patti Rockey
- Work
- Williams County Recorder, in her fourth term (as stated by the campaign)
Source: About Patti
- Public service
- Served one term on the Montpelier Exempted Village School Board (as stated by the campaign)
Source: About Patti
- Public service
- Served six years on the Williams County Board of Elections (as stated by the campaign)
Source: About Patti
- Civic
- Chairman, Williams County Republican Central Committee (as stated by the campaign)
Source: About Patti
- Civic
- Member, Village of Montpelier Records Commission and the Williams Metropolitan Housing Authority (as stated by the campaign)
Source: About Patti
- Home
- Montpelier, Ohio
Source: Moskwa, Rockey are the GOP candidates for Ohio's 81st District
Ballotpedia · Campaign Website · Ohio campaign finance
- $25KRaised, as filed · June 8, 2026
- $19KCash on hand · June 8, 2026
- no poll on fileLatest poll
- 6Positions in their words · 6 issues
- none on fileClaims checked
- none on fileOffices held
7 of 11 sections researched
Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Record in office, Financial interests, Polling and approval.
What has been checked
- Profile 9 entries
- On the ballot 1 entry
- Where they stand 6 entries Five positions from her campaign website (About Patti and On the Issues pages), fetched September 21, 2026; Ballotpedia recorded no Candidate Connection survey and no campaign-themes text for her as of that date. One more position added October 2, 2026 (Interview reported by The Bryan Times). Checked: Interview reported by The Bryan Times, read October 2, 2026
- What they have said, checked Not yet researched
- Record in office Not yet researched
- Money 1 entry Calendar-2026 contributions and expenditures, and cash on hand on the most recent report (filed 2026-06-08), 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 5 entries
- Sources 9 entries
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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 81st District | Ohio State Representative, District 81 |
On the ballot
- Ohio State Representative, District 81 · 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
Abortion
Rockey also believes in the importance of supporting expecting mothers by providing them with the resources and alternatives needed to choose life over abortion.
Source: On the Issues
Education
Patti Rockey calls for a return to the basics and embrace common sense in education. This is not about discarding progress; it is about ensuring that fundamental principles remain at the heart of teaching and learning. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and character development, Patti aims to create an educational environment that equips students for the challenges of the future while honoring the wisdom of the past.
Source: On the Issues
Government ethics
Transparency in all levels of government is crucial for fostering accountability, trust, and informed citizenry. When government actions and decisions are made openly and accessible to the public, it allows for scrutiny and ensures that officials are held accountable for their actions. This openness deters corruption, promotes efficient use of public resources, and enhances the overall functions of political institutions.
Source: On the Issues
Guns
As a staunch supporter and defender of the Second Amendment, Patti Rockey firmly believes in the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. This right is fundamental for personal protection, self-defense, and safeguarding our liberties against tyranny. Organizations like the NRA and political figures who champion this right play a crucial role in preserving our freedoms.
Source: On the Issues
Taxes
Taxpayers need relief. We don’t have a revenue problem in the state, we have a spending problem. And that’s in most levels of government.
Why they are running
I am honored to announce my candidacy for the 81st District seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. With a steadfast commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and principled leadership, I am ready to bring my experience and dedication to serve the people of Northwest Ohio at the Statehouse.
Source: About Patti
What they have said, checked
Not yet researched
Record in office
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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Money
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 16,460.53 | 29.1% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 20,892.39 | 36.9% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 8,492.82 | 15.0% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 10,779.45 | 19.0% |
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 81 | OhioSOS Rockey for Ohio | $24,953 | $37,353 | $19,272 | June 8, 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 8, 2026.
Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance
Outside spending
Financial interests
Not yet researched
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 Representative, District 81 (2026) | Republican | Pending |
Endorsements
Endorsements received
partyOhio Republican Party
September 2026
Listed on the party's 2026 general-election slate card for Williams, Defiance, Fulton and Henry counties; the card is titled a slate card and does not use the word endorsed.
Sources: ohiogop.org · ohiogop.org · ohiogop.org · 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. Also on its 2026 primary list.
Sources: ohiolife.org · 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 Aq.
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. Also endorsed in the primary, in its March 26, 2026 release.
Sources: ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage · ohio-chamber-object-storage-m0uzx.sevalla.storage
organizationNRA-PVF
2026
Listed in the organization's 2026 Ohio House endorsements, District 81.
Source: nrapvf.org
Sources
Every URL on this page, once each.
- Patti Rockey · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Ohio House of Representatives District 81 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Patti Rockey for 81st District · Rockey for Ohio · accessed 2026-09-21
- About Patti · Rockey for Ohio · accessed 2026-09-21
- On the Issues · Rockey for Ohio · accessed 2026-09-21
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- 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
- Moskwa, Rockey are the GOP candidates for Ohio's 81st District · The Crescent-News · accessed 2026-09-25
- 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://ohiolife.org/2026-ortl-pac-recommendations/
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/williams-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/defiance-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fulton-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://ohiogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/henry-county-slate-card.pdf
- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ohio/
- Rockey sees a spending problem at state level · The Bryan Times · 2026-04-20 · accessed 2026-10-02
- Ohio campaign finance
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