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Jane Timken

Republican

Jane Timken

Ohio Republican Senate nominee?

$92.0K

MAY 6, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleState Senator

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderFemale

LocationOhio

BackgroundAttorney

EducationHarvard College (B.A., cum laude)

Notable personal detailsJane M. Timken is an Ohio Republican politician and attorney who has served in the Ohio State Senate (29th District) by appointment. She previously served as chair of the Ohio Republican Party (2017–2021) and is the Republican National Committeewoman representing Ohio. She ran in the 2022 Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Ohio.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports keeping taxes low, cutting taxes for the middle class, and opposing tax increases; advocates reducing government spending and cutting regulation to boost economic growth. Has supported state-level tax reductions including a move toward a flat income tax and backed property-tax relief and targeted tax credits to incentivize business activity in Ohio.

Healthcare

Opposes the Affordable Care Act, describing it as a government takeover of health care, and has opposed COVID-era public-health mandates such as mask or school vaccine mandates. Her campaign emphasizes lowering costs for medicines but does not advocate for expanded government-run coverage programs.

Immigration & Border

Supports finishing construction of a border wall, reinstating stricter asylum/return policies (e.g., "Remain in Mexico"), and opposing amnesty and "open borders." Frames border security as necessary to prevent drugs, trafficking, and protect jobs and communities.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Jane Timken identifies as pro‑life and opposes abortion; she has said the presence of another life in the womb motivates her position and regularly visits pregnancy centers and supports policies and programs that assist pregnant women and infants. She is a member of an Ohio Senate pro‑life caucus and has promoted pregnancy support funding and pro‑life initiatives.

Climate & Energy

The candidate supports policies that prioritize reliable, affordable baseload power (including natural gas) and opposes Green New Deal–style measures or policies she views as economically harmful; she frames climate action within cost–benefit analysis and emphasizes protecting the economy and workforce over aggressive regulatory approaches.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate affirms strong support for the Second Amendment and opposes efforts she describes as "gun-grabbing" or infringements on gun rights, while saying background checks must not infringe on Second Amendment rights. She emphasizes support for law enforcement and treating criminals harshly.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 20, 2026

Jane Timken is in the news as Ohio’s 2026 election season takes shape, with the state confirming primary candidates and setting key deadlines for the May 5 primary. The governor’s race is drawing attention, with recent polling showing it tied and voters preparing for a contested ballot. More broadly, Ohio is also expected to be a major battleground in other 2026 races, including attorney general, where fundraising has surged.

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Articles

CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer3 months ago