Christopher Elder
Christopher Elder (Libertarian Party) is running for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 82. Elder declared candidacy for the Libertarian Party primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.
Elder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Christopher Elder earned a high school diploma from Paulding High School. Elder also attended Bowling Green State University and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. His career experience includes working as a mental health professional.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 82
David Plant (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 82 on May 5, 2026.
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| David Plant (Write-in) | ||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 82
Incumbent Roy Klopfenstein (R) is running in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 82 on May 5, 2026.
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Libertarian Party primary
Libertarian primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 82
Christopher Elder (L) is running in the Libertarian Party primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 82 on May 5, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Christopher Elder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Elder's responses.
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- Strong Local Government: You and I as neighbors is the best way to live life. Shifting more decisions back to local governments and communities is essential for bringing us together and eliminating waste, fraud, and overreach at the State level. Rolling back laws that infringe on our basic liberties is a priority. As a candidate who is not a member of the two major parties, I have virtually no major loyalty to anyone aside from my constituents.
- Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and Recalls: Your voice and your vote matter. If you have ever used the phrase, "I voted for the lesser of two evils," this issue is for you. RCV gives voters the option to rank their vote and be more satisfied if their first choice is not the winner. It also prevents a candidate from winning without achieving 50% + 1 of the overall vote. Additionally, Ohio has no plan in place to allow elected officials to be removed from office or replaced if they fail their constituents. Once a politician is in office and feels safe, it is easier for them to ignore their commitments and the will of you, the voter.
- Affordability: Life is hard. We pay way too many taxes and are controlled by far too many bureaucracies. Eliminating the property tax will end the subscription service homeowners pay to continue living in their homes. It will also help lower the bill for many renters who are footed with paying the tax for their landlords. Local communities can come together to fund or establish a means of funding their local services. Additionally, funding schools by the student will allow equal access to resources and materials instead of leaving poor or rural districts without the same opportunities just because of zip code.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 16, 2026
