Jim Thomas
Jim Thomas (Republican Party) is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 49. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Thomas (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 49. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Biography
Jim Thomas was born in Canton, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from Stanford University in 1996 and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2013.[1] His career experience includes working as an attorney and professional tennis player.[2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Thomas was assigned to the following committees:
- House Finance Committee
- House Education Committee
- House Ways and Means Committee
- House Judiciary Committee, Chair
Sponsored legislation
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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 49
Krista Allison (D) and Brit Steiner (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49 on May 5, 2026.
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| Brit Steiner | ||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Jim Thomas (R) is running in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49 on May 5, 2026.
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2024
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Jim Thomas defeated Krista Allison in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 49 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Thomas (R) | 52.4 | 24,871 |
| Krista Allison (D) | 47.6 | 22,601 | |
| Total votes: 47,472 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49
Krista Allison advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Krista Allison | 100.0 | 4,722 |
| Total votes: 4,722 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Jim Thomas advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Thomas | 100.0 | 7,114 |
| Total votes: 7,114 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 49
Jim Thomas defeated incumbent Thomas West in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 49 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Thomas (R) | 53.6 | 18,806 |
 | Thomas West (D) | 46.4 | 16,307 | |
| Total votes: 35,113 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Thomas West advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas West | 100.0 | 2,000 |
| Total votes: 2,000 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49
Jim Thomas advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 49 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Thomas | 100.0 | 1,604 |
| Total votes: 1,604 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
Jim Thomas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Thomas' responses.
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- Protecting Our Tax Dollars: Families in Ohio work hard for their money. With rising inflation, it is even more important to reduce taxes and financial burdens. If elected, I will support additional tax cuts for families and businesses.
- Economic Development: Support the Pro Football Hall of Fame and HOF Village as catalysts for Stark County tourism. Promote manufacturing and workforce development programs led by the Canton Chamber of Commerce.
- Education: Ensure that all schools receive their fair share of Ohio's education tax money. Back direct funding for vouchers and charter schools. Ensure that the voices of parents are heard.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 17, 2022
- ↑ Cleveland.com, "Ex-tennis pro Jim Thomas to join Ohio House GOP in 2023," November 25, 2022
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Ohio House of Representatives District 49 2023-Present |
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