Timothy Hornbacker
Timothy Hornbacker Timothy Hornbacker earned a high school diploma from Auburn High School. He earned an associate degree from Edison State Community College in 1996, a bachelor's degree from DePauw University in 1969, and a graduate degree from the University of Phoenix in 2009.
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“I have served as a Democratic poll worker for many years and grew tired of seeing only blanks on the Democratic side of the slate. The people of Ohio deserve a choice if the exercise of election is to have any real meaning.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))Campaign Issues Overview: “District 40 deserves a representative whose life has been spent in service to this community, not in service to a political career. I don't come to this with a fixed script - I come with open ears, because the people of this district should be the ones shaping what their representative fights for.”
(Campaign website (citizensforhornbacker.com)) “What I've learned from listening is this: affordability isn't one issue, it's the thread running through nearly every challenge families are facing. It's the property tax bill that keeps climbing while corporations collect exemptions.”
(Campaign website (citizensforhornbacker.com))Rodney Creech
Rodney Creech Rodney Creech was born in West Alexandria, Ohio. Creech earned a bachelor's degree in agronomy from Morehead State University.
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“I’m proud to support efforts that help our communities move forward. Investing in demolition is really an investment in our future. By removing unsafe and abandoned structures, we are creating space for new growth, supporting local development, and building a stronger environment for families and businesses.”
(Official legislative website (ohiohouse.gov)) “Ohioans expect their tax dollars to be used responsibly, especially in a program as important as Medicaid. Senate Bill 315 strengthens oversight, increases accountability, and provides additional tools to detect and prevent fraud before it occurs. By protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring resources are directed toward legitimate care and services, we can help preserve Medicaid for the Ohioans who depend on it while holding bad actors accountable.”
(Official legislative website (ohiohouse.gov))Joshua Umbaugh
Joshua Umbaugh Josh Umbaugh grew up in a small Midwestern town, the kind with one stoplight and cornfields stretching in every direction. Those early years taught him the value of hard work, honesty, and looking out for your neighbors.
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“While Ohio has little power over foreign policy, we do have a responsibility to protect our Ohio National Guard. I support Defend the Guard legislation, which would prohibit deploying Ohio Guard troops to overseas combat without a formal congressional declaration of war.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))Protect the Ohio National Guard: “Ohio should lead the way in restoring constitutional limits and ensuring our Guard serves where they’re meant to: protecting Ohio and her people.”
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