Ohio State House District 42

Current seat holder: Elgin Rogers Jr..

Elgin Rogers Jr.

Elgin Rogers Jr. was born in Toledo, Ohio. Rogers graduated from Jesup W.

· Official legislative page

“The Great Lakes are more than a body of water—they are our drinking water, our economy, our environment and part of our identity. Water does not recognize state lines or international borders, and protecting it requires us to work together across those boundaries. I am honored that my colleagues from across the United States and Canada have entrusted me with this leadership responsibility.” (Official legislative website (ohiohouse.gov))
“We know this industry is a vital part of both our local and global economy, and we must continue supporting Ohio farmers. I encourage everyone to eat Ohio raised pork and beef whenever possible.” (Official legislative website (ohiohouse.gov))

Robert McMahon

Robert McMahon McMahon advanced from the Republican primary on May 5, 2026 to qualify for the general election ballot in Ohio House of Representatives District 42.

‘Disdain for public education’: “reek of disdain for public education hurting the most vulnerable in our nation.” (Ohio Capital Journal — Legislative Coverage)
‘Disdain for public education’: “Well, it isn’t being decimated. We have reduced the size of it, however, we are taking on a backlog of cases that were left over from the Biden administration and we’re working through those.” (Ohio Capital Journal — Legislative Coverage)