Jason Stephens
Ohio Republican Senate nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
GenderMale
LocationOhio
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BackgroundOhio state representative
EducationLipscomb University — B.S., Economics/Finance and Business Management (1993)
Notable personal detailsJason C. Stephens is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 93 (Gallia, Jackson, and Lawrence counties) since 2019. He served as Speaker of the Ohio House during the 135th General Assembly (2023–2024) and previously served in Lawrence County government as a county commissioner (2001–2011) and county auditor (2011–2019). Outside government, he has worked in the family insurance business, Stephens & Son Insurance Agency, and is a Certified Financial Planner® (non-practicing).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports large income-tax reductions and structural tax changes, including proposals to flatten Ohio’s income tax and reduce rates while altering property tax rollbacks; has led and voted for budgets that include significant state income tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening public programs to preserve access to care for rural communities, including legislation to increase Medicaid managed-care reimbursement rates for small-county hospitals. Has served on the Ohio House Medicaid committee and sponsored legislation addressing hospital funding and price transparency.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro-life and has said he is committed to protecting life and advancing a pro‑life legislative agenda; he opposed the 2023 constitutional amendment (Issue 1) that would enshrine abortion rights and signaled the legislature would explore paths to restrict abortion access.
Climate & Energy
The candidate has sponsored and supported legislation protecting and promoting the use of natural gas and propane while also supporting development and funding for utility-scale solar projects; positions show support for both fossil fuels and some renewable energy development without aggressive emissions-reduction or Green New Deal–style commitments.
Public Safety & Guns
Jason Stephens has led House action to advance a Second Amendment Preservation Act that would limit state cooperation with federal gun laws and keep Ohio firearms law focused at the state level. He described the bill’s purpose as ensuring Ohioans remain under Ohio’s gun laws and has sought to bring the measure to the House floor. His legislative leadership has aligned with efforts to resist new federal firearm regulations rather than pursue expanded gun restrictions at the state level.
News
Jason Stephens is in the news because Ohio’s 2026 election lineup has been set, with candidates confirmed for the May primary. He is also being discussed in the broader fight over Ohio election rules, including a proposed top-two primary system that would replace party primaries for many races. More generally, Ohio is a key battleground in the 2026 midterms, with party leaders and outside groups focusing heavily on the state.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Jason Stephens for Ohio Republican Senate nominee?
Lawrence County Republican Party
Public figure
The Lawrence County Republican Party unanimously endorsed Jason Stephens.
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