Jeffrey McClain
Jeffrey McClain (Republican Party) is running for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 87. McClain declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.[source]
McClain (Republican Party) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 87. McClain assumed office in 2009. McClain left office in 2016.
Biography
McClain earned her B.B.A. in accounting from Tiffin University. His professional experience includes serving as the Wyandot County Auditor for over 26 years.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McClain served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Community and Family Advancement |
| • Finance |
| • Ways and Means |
| • State Controlling Board |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, McClain served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance and Appropriations |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McClain served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance and Appropriations |
| • Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McClain served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Faith-based Initiatives |
| • Finance and Appropriations |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Transportation and Infrastructure |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
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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.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 87
Jeffrey McClain (R) is running in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 87 on May 5, 2026.
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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 Jeffrey McClain (R) resigned from the state House on October 2, 2016.
Wes Goodman ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 87 general election.[2]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 87 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Wes Goodman (unopposed) | |
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||
Wes Goodman defeated Steve Reinhard and Tom Whiston in the Ohio House of Representatives District 87 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 87, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Wes Goodman |
41.05% | 8,951 | |
| Republican | Steve Reinhard | 32.98% | 7,192 | |
| Republican | Tom Whiston | 25.97% | 5,663 | |
| Total Votes | 21,806 | |||
2014
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Jeffrey Lehart was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Jeffrey McClain was unopposed in the Republican primary. McClain defeated Lehart in the general election.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey McClain Incumbent |
72.7% | 21,747 | |
| Democratic | Jeffrey Lehart | 27.3% | 8,147 | |
| Total Votes | 29,894 | |||
Endorsements
In 2014, McClain's endorsements included the following:[6]
- Ohio Right to Life
- Ohio Chamber of Commerce Pac
- Ohio Farm Bureau Friend Of Agriculture
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Watchdog of the Treasury
- National Federation Independent Businesses/Ohio Safe Trust
- Ohio Restaurant Association
2012
McClain won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House District 87. McClain defeated Dennis E. Sterling in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Jeff Lehart (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey McClain Incumbent |
66.1% | 31,894 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Lehart | 33.9% | 16,323 | |
| Total Votes | 48,217 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Jeff McClain Incumbent |
75.6% | 9,975 |
| Dennis Sterling | 24.4% | 3,221 |
| Total Votes | 13,196 | |
2010
McClain won re-election to District 82 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[9] He was unchallenged in the general election on November 2, 2010.[10][11]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 82 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jeffrey McClain (R)
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23,750 | 100.00% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, McClain won election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[12][13] He defeated Wanda Sharrock (D) and Mark Smith (I) in the general election.[14]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 00 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeffrey McClain (R)
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25,243 | |||
| Wanda Sharrock (D) | 17,507 | |||
| Mark Smith (I) | 4,321 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2016
In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.[15]
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Personal
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McClain and his wife, Barb, have three children and five grandchildren.[1]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ohio House of Representatives, "Biography of Jeffrey McClain," accessed July 17, 2015
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ jeffmcclain.com, "Endorsements," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Republican Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 2, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 87 2013–2016 |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by ' |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 82 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Tony Burkley (R) |
