Democracy Requires Oversight

The Ohio Citizen's Audit is a non-partisan initiative built by Ohio citizens, for Ohio citizens. We believe that an informed constituency is the strongest check on government power. Our platform demystifies the Ohio Congress, making legislative activity accessible so you can hold elected officials accountable.

Scope of the Audit

🏛️ Legislative Tracking

Monitor bills from introduction to the Governor's desk.

👥 General Assembly

Review voting records and committee assignments.

🗺️ Districts

Understand the map and who represents your community.

✔ Data Integrity: All records are synchronized directly with the Ohio Legislature and General Assembly Archives.

"We, the people of the State of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare, do establish this Constitution."

- Preamble, Ohio Constitution (1851)
Primary Election
May 5th, 2026
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Days Until Election
General Election
November 3rd, 2026
189 Days
Days Until Election
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Understanding Primary Elections

It is a common misconception that primary elections are the first official round of the general election. In reality, a primary is a partisan nomination process. When you vote in a primary, you are not electing a candidate to public office; rather, you are participating in a political party's internal selection process to determine who will represent them on the final November ballot.

Because primaries are administered specifically to help political organizations choose their nominees, your primary ballot is strictly tied to your declared political party. To understand exactly what you will be voting on and how your ballot will be structured, it is highly recommended that you review it beforehand on the Ohio Secretary of State's website.

View Your Sample Ballot ➔

Use our comprehensive search tool to explore current and historical bills, resolutions, and amendments. Whether you have a specific bill number or are browsing by topic, stay informed on the latest legislative actions, upcoming committee hearings, and floor votes. For more information about bills, please see How a Bill Becomes Law.

General Assembly
Topic
Bill Type
Relative to the election of the assistant speaker pro tempore, the majority floor leader, the assistant majority floor leader, and the majority whips for the 136th General Assembly of Ohio.
General Assembly 136
Number H. R. No. 1
Type House Resolution
Current Chamber House
Status Adopted
Status Date Jan. 06, 2025
Committees
None
Topics
Elections & Voting
Relative to a committee to wait upon the Governor to let him know the 136th General Assembly is in session.
General Assembly 136
Number H. C. R. No. 1
Type House Concurrent Resolution
Current Chamber Senate
Status Adopted
Status Date Jan. 08, 2025
Committees
None
Topics
None
Relative to the salaries of the officials and employees of the Senate.
General Assembly 136
Number S. R. No. 1
Type Senate Resolution
Current Chamber Senate
Status Offered
Status Date Jan. 06, 2025
Committees
None
Topics
None
Enact Ohio Property Protection Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 1
Type House Bill
Current Chamber House
Status Referred to committee
Status Date Jan. 28, 2025
Committees
Public Safety
Topics
Taxation & FinanceCriminal JusticeEnvironmentBusiness & CommerceAgricultureLocal GovernmentRent & HousingMilitary & Veterans Affairs
Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 1
Type Senate Bill
Current Chamber
Status Effective
Status Date Jun. 27, 2025
Committees
Higher EducationWorkforce and Higher Education
Topics
EducationTaxation & FinanceCriminal JusticeHealthcareTransportationBusiness & CommerceLabor & EmploymentCivil Rights & LibertiesLocal GovernmentRent & Housing
Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 1
Type Senate Bill
Current Chamber
Status Effective
Status Date Jun. 27, 2025
Committees
Higher EducationWorkforce and Higher Education
Topics
EducationTaxation & FinanceCriminal JusticeHealthcareTransportationBusiness & CommerceLabor & EmploymentCivil Rights & LibertiesLocal GovernmentRent & Housing
Urge designation of illicit fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction
General Assembly 136
Number S. C. R. No. 1
Type Senate Concurrent Resolution
Current Chamber House
Status Introduced and Referred to Committee
Status Date Mar. 05, 2025
Committees
Community RevitalizationArmed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Topics
HealthcareFirearmsMarijuana / Cannabis
Urge designation of illicit fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction
General Assembly 136
Number S. C. R. No. 1
Type Senate Concurrent Resolution
Current Chamber House
Status Introduced and Referred to Committee
Status Date Mar. 05, 2025
Committees
Community RevitalizationArmed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Topics
HealthcareFirearmsMarijuana / Cannabis
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Recently Changed Bills

Below is a list of all bills that have been changed/updated within the the last 30 days.

Committee
Status
Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMs
Number H. B. No. 229
Type House Bill
Chamber
Updated Mar. 31, 2026
Status Signed By The Governor
Remove firearm mufflers, suppressors as dangerous ordnance
Number S. B. No. 214
Type Senate Bill
Chamber House
Updated Mar. 31, 2026
Status Introduced
Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance Day
Number S. B. No. 244
Type Senate Bill
Chamber
Updated Mar. 31, 2026
Status Signed By The Governor
Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance Day
Number S. B. No. 244
Type Senate Bill
Chamber
Updated Mar. 31, 2026
Status Signed By The Governor
Change Ohio Deaf History Month to the month of April
Number S. B. No. 254
Type Senate Bill
Chamber House
Updated Mar. 31, 2026
Status Introduced
Create the Land of U.S. Grant license plate
Number S. B. No. 302
Type Senate Bill
Chamber House
Updated Mar. 31, 2026
Status Introduced
Regards insurance transactions, plans, and policies
Number S. B. No. 306
Type Senate Bill
Chamber House
Updated Mar. 31, 2026
Status Introduced
Allow law enforcement to provide certain school resource services
Number S. B. No. 318
Type Senate Bill
Chamber House
Updated Mar. 31, 2026
Status Introduced
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Congressional Leadership

In both the Senate and the House, the members of the majority and minority parties elect several of their members as leaders. While the entire membership of each house actually votes on the election of leaders, selections generally have been made by the members of each party prior to the date of this formal election. These leaders have primary responsibility for developing their parties’ positions on legislative proposals.

The Senate President is the presiding officer of the Senate and the Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the House. The Ohio Constitution requires the presiding officers to sign all bills and joint resolutions enacted by the General Assembly to certify that the procedural requirements for passage have been met.

In addition to the Senate President and Speaker of the House, there are various other elected postions that are held:

Speaker/President Pro Tempore
The role of this leadership position is to serve as the temporary speaker/president in the absence of the House Speaker/Senate President.
Majority Leader
Responsible for the development and implementation of the agenda for the majority party.
Majority Whip
Responsible for monitoring legislation and securing votes for legislation on the floor for the majority party.
Minority Whip
Responsible for monitoring legislation and securing votes for legislation on the floor for the minority party.
Minority Leader
Responsible for the development and implementation of the agenda for the minority party.
Assistant Minority Leader
Assists the minority leader in development and implementation of the agenda for the minority party.
Assistant Minority Whip
Assists the minority whip in monitoring legislation and securing votes for legislation on the floor for the minority party.

House of Representatives

Majority Party Republican
Minority Party Democrat
Speaker of the House
Matt Huffman
District 78
Party Republican
Chamber House of Representatives
Speaker Pro Tempore
Gayle Manning
District 52
Party Republican
Chamber House of Representatives
Majority Leader
Marilyn S. John
District 76
Party Republican
Chamber House of Representatives
Minority Leader
Dani Isaacsohn
District 24
Party Democrat
Chamber House of Representatives
Minority Leader
C. Allison Russo
District 7
Party Democrat
Chamber House of Representatives
Majority Whip
Nick Santucci
District 64
Party Republican
Chamber House of Representatives
Majority Whip
Riordan T. McClain
District 87
Party Republican
Chamber House of Representatives
Majority Whip
Steve Demetriou
District 35
Party Republican
Chamber House of Representatives
Majority Whip
Josh Williams
District 44
Party Republican
Chamber House of Representatives
Minority Whip
Beryl Piccolantonio
District 4
Party Democrat
Chamber House of Representatives
Assistant Minority Leader
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.
District 19
Party Democrat
Chamber House of Representatives
Assistant Minority Leader
Dontavius L. Jarrells
District 1
Party Democrat
Chamber House of Representatives
Assistant Minority Whip
Desiree Tims
District 38
Party Democrat
Chamber House of Representatives
Assistant Minority Whip
Michele Grim
District 43
Party Democrat
Chamber House of Representatives