Ty D. Mathews

District 83
Chamber House
Political Party Republican
https://ohiohouse.gov/members/ty-d-mathews

State Representative Ty Mathews is serving his first term in the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 83rd Ohio House District, which includes Hancock, Hardin and northern Logan counties. In addition to serving as Vice Chair of the House Veterans and Military Development Committee, Mathews serves on the Development, Technology and Innovation, and Natural Resources committees.

Mathews was born and raised in the 83rd Ohio House District and shares the same core values; God, Country, Family, as so many people in the counties of Hancock, Hardin, and Logan.

His previous work experience includes service as the Ohio Treasurer’s Special Assistant and Policy Aide. As a U.S. Army Infantry Officer in the National Guard, Mathews was named a “Top Rated” soldier by his commanding officers and graduated with the highest scores in his class earning the title of Distinguished Military Honor Graduate and Soldier of the Cycle. A veteran, Mathews served as a battle captain in Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. He currently serves as the commander for HHC, 1-145th Armor Regiment in the Ohio National Guard. Mathews currently works at Northwestern Masonry in Findlay Ohio.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cedarville University, a master’s degree in executive leadership from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Mathews resides in Findlay with his wife Landry Mathews. In his free time Mathews enjoys hunting, reading, and working out. He regularly attends Cornerstone Baptist Church in Findlay, Ohio. 

District Map

Committee Membership

General Assembly
Committee
Add nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 36
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 24
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 103
Type Senate Bill
Committee Public Utilities
Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 103
Type Senate Bill
Committee Energy
Allow wild animal rehab facility to get euthanasia drug permit
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 152
Type Senate Bill
Committee Natural Resources
Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 433
Type House Bill
Committee Agriculture
Amend competitive retail electric service law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 15
Type House Bill
Committee Energy
Authorize conveyance of state-owned land.
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 217
Type Senate Bill
Committee General Government
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Recent Votes

General Assembly
Committee
Enact the Larry Henderson Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 372
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact SHE WINS Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 347
Type House Bill
Committee Health
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Modify offenses of burglary, breaking and entering, and trespass
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 252
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 249
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards health insurance, Medicaid prior authorization
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 220
Type House Bill
Committee Insurance
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Finding and Identifying with NamUs Data (FIND) Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 217
Type House Bill
Committee Public Safety
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact Aspen Runnels'' Law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 203
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Establish a universal regulatory sandbox program
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 176
Type House Bill
Committee Government Oversight
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
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