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Scott Wiggam
Scott Wiggam (Republican Party) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 77. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. He left office on December 31, 2024.
Wiggam (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 77. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Scott Wiggam lives in Wooster, Ohio. Wiggam served in the U.S. Air Force. He earned a B.A. from Asbury University in 1994 and an M.A. in political science from the University of Akron in 2003. His career experience includes owning and operating a restaurant. Wiggam served three terms on the Wayne County Commission.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Wiggam was assigned to the following committees:
- House Energy and Natural Resources Committee (decommissioned)
- State and Local Government Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- House Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Wiggam was assigned to the following committees:
- House Energy and Natural Resources Committee (decommissioned)
- House Public Utilities Committee (decommissioned)
- State and Local Government Committee (decommissioned), Chair
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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| • Aging and Long Term Care |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Scott Wiggam 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 77
Incumbent Scott Wiggam defeated Mark Gooch in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 77 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Scott Wiggam (R) | 69.3 | 26,636 |
 | Mark Gooch (D)  | 30.7 | 11,823 | |
| Total votes: 38,459 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 77
Mark Gooch advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 77 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Gooch | 100.0 | 1,614 |
| Total votes: 1,614 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 77
Incumbent Scott Wiggam advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 77 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Wiggam | 100.0 | 2,892 |
| Total votes: 2,892 | |||
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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 1
Incumbent Scott Wiggam defeated Alison Theiss in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Wiggam (R) | 70.5 | 36,730 |
| Alison Theiss (D) | 29.5 | 15,386 | ||
| Total votes: 52,116 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 1
Alison Theiss advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 1 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alison Theiss | 100.0 | 4,253 | |
| Total votes: 4,253 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Scott Wiggam defeated Jason Wetz in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 1 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Wiggam | 87.5 | 6,924 |
| Jason Wetz | 12.5 | 990 | ||
| Total votes: 7,914 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Scott Wiggam defeated Kevin Barnet and Elizabeth Thomas in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Wiggam (R) | 66.3 | 26,296 |
 | Kevin Barnet (D) | 29.5 | 11,720 | |
| Elizabeth Thomas (L) | 4.2 | 1,663 | ||
| Total votes: 39,679 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 1
Kevin Barnet advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 1 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Barnet | 100.0 | 3,375 |
| Total votes: 3,375 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Scott Wiggam advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 1 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Wiggam | 100.0 | 8,676 |
| Total votes: 8,676 | |||
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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 Ron Amstutz (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Scott Wiggam defeated Stephen Spoonamore in the Ohio House of Representatives District 1 general election.[3]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott Wiggam |
67.35% | 31,342 | |
| Independent | Stephen Spoonamore | 32.65% | 15,195 | |
| Total Votes | 46,537 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Scott Wiggam defeated David Kiefer in the Ohio House of Representatives District 1 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 1, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Wiggam |
65.96% | 11,518 | |
| Republican | David Kiefer | 34.04% | 5,945 | |
| Total Votes | 17,463 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Scott Wiggam did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Wiggam's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Jobs and Opportunity: As your State Representative, I will work to keep state government focused on its limited role in supporting private sector job growth while reducing government’s regulatory overreach and I will work to ensure all Ohioans have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Proven Success: As a State Representative I will take the fiscal common sense we've achieved in Wayne County to Columbus so Ohio families can keep more of their hard-earned money and all citizens can follow their dreams without the fear of burdensome regulations and increasing government mandates. Taxes and Regulation: I will work to reduce our tax burden, roll back regulations, and empower individuals to fulfill their dreams. Education: I will work to reduce mandates and to empower parents and our local schools because they -- not government bureaucrats -- are best-equipped to make decisions about local education. Protecting Life: As your State Representative I will continue to work to expand protections for unborn children and to eliminate policies that seek to end human life in the womb.[6] |
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| —Scott Wiggam[7] | ||
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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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Wiggam's endorsements included the following:[8]
- Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Primary endorsed)
- Ohio Right to Life PAC
- NRA Political Victory Fund
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Ohio House of Representatives, "Scott Wiggam Biography," accessed March 13, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Scott Wiggam," accessed March 13, 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Scott Wiggam, "Issues," accessed February 29, 2016
- ↑ Scott Wiggam, "Main page," accessed February 29, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jeff LaRe (R) |
Ohio House of Representatives District 77 2023-2024 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives District 1 2017-2022 |
Succeeded by Dontavius Jarrells (D) |
