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Mike Dovilla
2025 - Present
2026
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Mike Dovilla (Republican Party) is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 17. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Dovilla (Republican Party) ran for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 17. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Dovilla completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Mike Dovilla was born in Cleveland, Ohio. As of 2024, Dovilla had served in the U.S. Navy Reserve since 2002. He earned a high school diploma from Berea High School, a B.A. in political science and economics from Baldwin-Wallace College, and an M.P.A. from American University. Dovilla also earned a graduate degree from the U.S. Naval War College in 2023.[1]
Dovilla's professional experience includes being an appointee at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, a senior advisor to former U.S. Senator George Voinovich, a Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of State, an adjunct professor at Baldwin Wallace University and the owner and manager of a consulting firm called The Dovilla Group.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dovilla served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance |
| • Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Transportation and Infrastructure |
| • Legislative Service Commission |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Dovilla served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance and Appropriations |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs |
| • Policy and Legislative Oversight |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dovilla served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic and Small Business Development |
| • State Government and Elections |
| • Ways and Means |
Elections
2024
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 17
Mike Dovilla defeated Jessica Sutherland in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Dovilla (R)  | 54.6 | 34,403 |
| Jessica Sutherland (D) | 45.4 | 28,643 | ||
| Total votes: 63,046 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 17
Jessica Sutherland advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 17 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jessica Sutherland | 100.0 | 6,602 | |
| Total votes: 6,602 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 17
Mike Dovilla defeated Gordon Short and Anthony Leon Alexander in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 17 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Dovilla | 49.3 | 5,865 |
| Gordon Short | 46.3 | 5,507 | ||
 | Anthony Leon Alexander | 4.5 | 530 | |
| Total votes: 11,902 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Dovilla received the following endorsements.
2016
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Ohio State Senate 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 Thomas Patton (R) did not seek re-election.
Matt Dolan defeated Emily Hagan in the Ohio State Senate District 24 general election.[3]
| Ohio State Senate, District 24 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Matt Dolan |
58.14% | 107,500 | |
| Democratic | Emily Hagan | 41.86% | 77,383 | |
| Total Votes | 184,883 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Emily Hagan ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 24 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Ohio State Senate District 24, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Emily Hagan (unopposed) |
100.00% | 26,885 | |
| Total Votes | 26,885 | |||
Matt Dolan defeated Nan Baker and Mike Dovilla in the Ohio State Senate District 24 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Ohio State Senate District 24, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Matt Dolan |
44.41% | 24,844 | |
| Republican | Nan Baker | 29.03% | 16,241 | |
| Republican | Mike Dovilla | 26.56% | 14,860 | |
| Total Votes | 55,945 | |||
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. Matt Patten was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Mike Dovilla was unopposed in the Republican primary. Patten withdrew from the race before the general election. Dovilla was unchallenged in the general election.[6]
2012
Dovilla won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 7. Dovilla was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Matt Patten (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Mike Dovilla Incumbent |
50.1% | 27,731 | |
| Democratic | Matt Patten | 49.9% | 27,613 | |
| Total Votes | 55,344 | |||
2010
Dovilla defeated incumbent Matt Patten (D) in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 18 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Dovilla (R)
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22,149 | 52.41% | ||
| Matt Patten (D) | 20,115 | 47.59% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mike Dovilla completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dovilla's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Improving Ohio’s business climate by further reducing taxes and eliminating burdensome regulations
- Promoting access to high quality education while protecting parental choice in the safety and instruction of their children
- Holding government accountable by increasing transparency and reducing bureaucracy
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2014
Dovilla's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
Creating Jobs and Restoring a Healthier Economy
- Excerpt: "Mike Dovilla believes all Ohioans who want to work deserve the opportunity to find a good paying job."
Renewing Our Commitment to World-Class Education
- Excerpt: "He is a vocal advocate for local control, a hallmark of Ohio’s system of public education, and a legislative leader in the fight to empower parents, teachers, and principals. Dovilla believes that when the values of our classrooms reflect the values of our homes – and when parents are engaged in education reform – we give our children the best chance for success."
Reforming State Government to Work for the People
- Excerpt: "Getting government out of the way and allowing Ohio’s job creators to operate in a friendlier business climate is a priority on which Mike Dovilla will remain focused."
Protecting Senior Citizens
- Excerpt: "Mike Dovilla is aware of how vulnerable our senior citizens can be. That’s why he has taken steps during his time in the legislature to address the unfortunate incidents of elder abuse, shining a spotlight on this matter so we can begin to address it."
Advocating for Veterans
- Excerpt: "Mike Dovilla is a vocal advocate in the legislature for Ohio’s military personnel and veterans."
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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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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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.[12]
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Dovilla's endorsements included the following:[13]
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Presidential preference
2012
Mike Dovilla endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[14]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Ohio House of Representatives District 17 |
Personal |
- Profile from the Ohio House of Representatives
- Official campaign website
- Mike Dovilla on Facebook
- Mike Dovilla on Twitter
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 19, 2024
- ↑ Ohio House of Representatives, "Biography of Rep. Mike Dovilla," accessed June 29, 2015
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
- ↑ 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, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 2, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ dovillaforohio.com, "Issues," accessed August 21, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Dovilla for Ohio, "Endorsements," accessed February 29, 2016
- ↑ The American Presidency Project, "Newt 2012 Announces Leadership Team for Ohio," February 29, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kenny Yuko (D) |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 7 2013–2016 |
Succeeded by Thomas Patton (R) |
| Preceded by Matt Patten (D) |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 18 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Michael Stinziano (D) |
