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Rick Carfagna
Rick Carfagna (Republican Party) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 68. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. He left office on February 27, 2022.
Carfagna (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 68. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Carfagna resigned from the state House on February 27, 2022, to become senior vice president of Government Affairs at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Carfagna was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Service Commission Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Government Oversight Committee
- House Insurance Committee
- House Public Utilities Committee (decommissioned)
- House Rules and Reference Committee
2019-2020
Carfagna was assigned to the following committees:
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 |
| • Public Utilities, Vice chair |
| • Rules and Reference |
| • State and Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Rick Carfagna defeated Steven Mount in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 68 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rick Carfagna (R) | 67.9 | 48,606 |
 | Steven Mount (D) | 32.1 | 22,933 | |
| Total votes: 71,539 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 68
Steven Mount advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 68 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Mount | 100.0 | 6,385 |
| Total votes: 6,385 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Rick Carfagna advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 68 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rick Carfagna | 100.0 | 12,067 |
| Total votes: 12,067 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Rick Carfagna defeated Kathleen Tate and Patrick Glasgow in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 68 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rick Carfagna (R) | 63.9 | 35,093 |
 | Kathleen Tate (D) | 33.8 | 18,557 | |
| Patrick Glasgow (L) | 2.2 | 1,227 | ||
| Total votes: 54,877 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 68
Kathleen Tate advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 68 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathleen Tate | 100.0 | 4,293 |
| Total votes: 4,293 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Rick Carfagna advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 68 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rick Carfagna | 100.0 | 10,114 |
| Total votes: 10,114 | |||
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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 Margaret Ruhl (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Rick Carfagna defeated John Russell in the Ohio House of Representatives District 68 general election.[2]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 68 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Rick Carfagna |
67.56% | 41,321 | |
| Democratic | John Russell | 32.44% | 19,838 | |
| Total Votes | 61,159 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
John Russell ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 68 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 68, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Russell (unopposed) |
100.00% | 6,400 | |
| Total Votes | 6,400 | |||
Rick Carfagna defeated Beth Lear, Jason Rogers, Patrick Quinn and W. Myles Bancroft defeated in the Ohio House of Representatives District 68 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 68, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Rick Carfagna |
42.69% | 11,176 | |
| Republican | Beth Lear | 34.43% | 9,014 | |
| Republican | Jason Rogers | 14.82% | 3,879 | |
| Republican | Patrick Quinn | 6.15% | 1,610 | |
| Republican | W. Myles Bancroft | 1.92% | 502 | |
| Total Votes | 26,181 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2016
Carfagna's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Economic Development: As State Representative, I will be a champion for our local communities, facilitating discussions between the state and our area businesses, our two counties, and our local governments to ensure that the 68th district – and Ohio overall – is a welcoming, vibrant, and stable place to do business. Combating the Drug Epidemic: Combating this epidemic must be done in a holistic manner. From a crime perspective, law enforcement agencies at all levels need to have the necessary tools to root out and disrupt trafficking activity. From a judicial standpoint, our judges need the flexibility and resources to establish drug courts and steer drug offenders towards a path to recovery. With Ohio’s annual incarceration costs at $50,000 per individual, we must focus on jailing those fueling drug problems rather than their victims. Finally, we must ensure that there are adequate, accessible, and affordable recovery systems in place to provide people the treatment they need while continuing to work and create stability in their lives. Drug treatment options such as Vivitrol, which combats cravings and aids withdrawal, should be made both widely available and affordable. Local first responders all need to be equipped with drugs like Naloxone to immediately treat and reverse overdoses. Drug abuse is devastating lives and communities across the state, and I’m committed to a comprehensive approach to this problem. Education & School Funding: Whether it’s through public schools, private schools, parochial schools, charter schools or homeschooling, every child in this state deserves access to whatever educational model best resonates with them and inspires learning. State involvement must be minimal in this effort, with curriculum decisions and teaching methods best deferred to our local school boards, educators, and parents. Protecting Life: I’m deeply honored to have the formal endorsement of Ohio Right to Life in this race. From the unborn to our growing population of elderly, as State Representative you can count on me to respect and defend the sanctity of life. This extends further than just reducing the number of abortions in Ohio, it’s about ensuring that single parents have adequate support networks and parenting tools, facilitating adoption efforts to place children into loving, stable families, and promoting healthy relationships in order to avoid unexpected pregnancies. Gun Rights: I am a member of the National Rifle Association, and a firm believer not just in the 2nd Amendment but also in Article 1.04 of Ohio’s Constitution, which ensures our right to bear arms for our defense and security. I will safeguard our fundamental right to protect our lives, families, and property through gun ownership. I will fight any attempt to restrict our Constitutional rights or limit the freedoms of law- abiding citizens.[5] |
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| —Rick Carfagna[6] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Carfagna's endorsements included the following:[7]
- Delaware County Republican Party
- Ohio Chamber of Commerce
- Ohio Right to Life
Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 19 to December 15.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to LGBTQ, civil rights, and racial justice issues.
- Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families.
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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
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Ohio House of Representatives District 68 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Twitter, "Josh Rultenberg," February 24, 2022
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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.
- ↑ Rick Carfagna, "Issues," accessed March 3, 2016
- ↑ Rick Carfagna, "Endorsements," accessed March 3, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives District 68 2017-2022 |
Succeeded by Shawn Stevens (R) |
