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State Representative (1st District)

Result: Advanced — Dontavius Jarrells (Democratic), Joel A. Greff (Republican)

Source: vote.franklincountyohio.gov

State House District 1; Ohio
My vote power: High

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Christopher Robbins

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Christopher Robbins is a Columbus-area business owner who ran in the 2026 Democratic primary for Ohio House District 1. He received 2,564 votes in the completed primary.

Dontavius Jarrells

Advanced

Democratic · Incumbent · advanced

Ohio House member since 2021 who serves as an assistant minority leader for House Democrats.

Records: Social Programs and Welfare 2 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Joel A. Greff

Advanced

Republican · advanced

Joel A. Greff runs Dyslexia Institutes of America and Shareatech.com and previously served on Bexley's Technology Commission. He has served on nonprofit boards and advocated for clearer city zoning rules.

Sources: vote.franklincountyohio.gov2 · ohiosos.gov