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Jay Edwards
Jay Edwards (Republican Party) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 94. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. He left office on December 31, 2024.
Edwards (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 94. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2023-2024
Edwards was assigned to the following committees:
- House Finance Committee, Chair
- House Rules and Reference Committee
- State Controlling Board Committee
2021-2022
Edwards was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic and Workforce Development Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- Families, Aging, and Human Services Committee (decommissioned)
- House Finance Committee
- Technology and Innovation Committee
2019-2020
Edwards was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Service Commission Committee
- House Finance Committee
- House Rules and Reference Committee
- House Public Utilities Committee (decommissioned)
- Commerce, Labor, and Technology Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education and Workforce Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Jay Edwards was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2022
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 94
Incumbent Jay Edwards defeated Tanya Conrath in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jay Edwards (R) | 60.4 | 22,716 |
| Tanya Conrath (D) | 39.6 | 14,920 | ||
| Total votes: 37,636 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rhyan Goodman (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94
Rhyan Goodman advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rhyan Goodman | 100.0 | 1,503 | |
| Total votes: 1,503 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94
Incumbent Jay Edwards advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Edwards | 100.0 | 2,284 |
| Total votes: 2,284 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 94
Incumbent Jay Edwards defeated Katie O'Neill in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Edwards (R) | 60.4 | 31,584 |
 | Katie O'Neill (D) | 39.6 | 20,719 | |
| Total votes: 52,303 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94
Katie O'Neill advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie O'Neill | 100.0 | 5,356 |
| Total votes: 5,356 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94
Incumbent Jay Edwards advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Edwards | 100.0 | 7,895 |
| Total votes: 7,895 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 94
Incumbent Jay Edwards defeated Taylor Sappington in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Edwards (R) | 57.6 | 24,288 |
 | Taylor Sappington (D) | 42.4 | 17,902 | |
| Total votes: 42,190 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94
Taylor Sappington advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Taylor Sappington | 100.0 | 5,611 |
| Total votes: 5,611 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94
Incumbent Jay Edwards advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Edwards | 100.0 | 8,060 |
| Total votes: 8,060 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015. Incumbent Debbie Phillips (D) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Jay Edwards defeated Sarah Grace in the Ohio House of Representatives District 94 general election.[1]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 94 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jay Edwards |
57.81% | 29,872 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Grace | 42.19% | 21,802 | |
| Total Votes | 51,674 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Sarah Grace defeated Eddie Smith in the Ohio House of Representatives District 94 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 94, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sarah Grace |
59.59% | 7,338 | |
| Democratic | Eddie Smith | 40.41% | 4,977 | |
| Total Votes | 12,315 | |||
Jay Edwards ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 94 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 94, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jay Edwards (unopposed) |
100.00% | 12,487 | |
| Total Votes | 12,487 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Jay Edwards did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Edwards' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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For Our Economy. Too many people are driving too far to earn a decent paycheck – or moving away altogether. Jay Edwards believes rebuilding our economy begins right here at home by protecting local jobs, investing in our region and our people, and working tirelessly to bring new jobs to Southeast Ohio. Jay supports more funding for job training, including vocational schools and the skilled trades. And he will oppose job-killing government regulations and red tape. For Our Schools. Jay Edwards believes students must be given the opportunity to pursue their passions and God-given talents. He will fight for fair funding and local control for our schools so teachers can spend more time teaching and students can spend more time learning. Jay is a strong supporter of vocational education and believes we must make Ohio’s colleges and universities more affordable. For Our Safety. Illegal drugs are having a devastating impact throughout our region. Jay Edwards will work with law enforcement and community leaders to make sure Southeast Ohio has the resources it needs to keep drugs off the street and expand drug counseling and rehabilitation. For Our Freedoms. As a member of the National Rifle Association, Jay Edwards is a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights and will stand up to the special interests to protect our freedoms. Jay was taught responsibility and life lessons through hunting with his father. For Our Values. Our values are being challenged like never before. Jay Edwards is a leader with compassion who shares our values. We can trust Jay to defend the sanctity of life, God’s most precious gift.[4] |
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| —Jay Edwards[5] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 2 to December 19. A special session on elections commenced on May 28, 2024, and ended on May 31.
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2023
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In 2023, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2022
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In 2022, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 19 to December 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jay Edwards Ohio, "Issues," accessed September 28, 2016
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Ohio House of Representatives District 94 2017-2024 |
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