Tim Godwin
Tim Godwin (Libertarian Party) is running for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 97. Godwin is on the ballot in the Libertarian Party primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Godwin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tim Godwin served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001 to 2005. Godwin earned a high school diploma from Sheridan High School.[1]
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.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Adam Holmes (R) is running in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 97 on May 5, 2026.
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Libertarian Party primary
Libertarian primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 97
Tim Godwin (L) is running in the Libertarian Party primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 97 on May 5, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Tim Godwin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Godwin's responses.
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- I support stronger accountability for elected officials and law enforcement. Public office is a public trust, and no one should be above the law. I will advocate for independent investigations of misconduct, clear standards for removal when abuse of power occurs, and transparency in government actions. Qualified immunity should not shield willful violations of constitutional rights. Restoring public confidence requires equal justice, due process, and meaningful consequences for those who betray the public’s trust.
- I support education reform that puts parents and students first. Funding should follow the student, not the system, allowing families to choose public, private, charter, or homeschool options that best fit their child’s needs. Schools must focus on core academics, transparency, and measurable results. I support reducing administrative bloat, increasing vocational and career training opportunities, and ensuring curriculum decisions are accountable to parents and local communities — not distant bureaucracies.
- I support abolishing or significantly reforming property taxes in Ohio. Homeowners should not be taxed out of homes they have already paid for simply because government valuations rise. If elected, I will pursue caps on valuation increases, require voter approval for any new tax burdens, increase transparency, and protect seniors and working families from being priced out of their homes. Long term, I support transitioning to a fairer, more transparent funding system that respects property rights and prioritizes spending restraint.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 25, 2026
