OhioHouse Republicans elect Hutson to fill vacant Ohio seat
After Sharon A. Ray resigned, Republican members of the Ohio House elected Sean M. Hutson to represent the 66th District through December 31, 2026.
What it does
Republican members of the Ohio House elect Sean M. Hutson to fill the 66th District seat left vacant by Sharon A. Ray's resignation.
Argument forFilling the seat could restore the district's representation in the House for the remaining months of the term.
Argument againstChoosing a replacement through a party vote could give voters less direct say over who represents the district for the rest of the term.
More detail
Republican members of the Ohio House elect Sean M. Hutson to fill the vacant seat. The seat is for Ohio's 66th House District, left vacant when Sharon A. Ray resigned. The resolution says Hutson has the qualifications required by Ohio's Constitution and laws. The election takes effect September 30, 2026, and fills the remaining part of Ray's term, which ends December 31, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Oct 1
- Vote recorded Adopted. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 30AdoptedAdopted
- Oct 1
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