Ohio State House District 52

Current seat holder: Gayle L. Manning.

Mike Baker

Mike Baker Michael Baker was born in Elyria, Ohio. He earned a high school diploma from Midview High School and an associate degree from ITT Technical Institute in 2006.

· Ballotpedia

Campaign site

“Fight for strong public schools and working families. I’ll prioritize better schools, support for educators, and policies that expand economic opportunity for working people and small businesses.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“I’m passionate about policies that strengthen our communities and put people first. That means fully funding and protecting public education, supporting our teachers and school staff, and making sure every child has the tools they need to succeed.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Cliff Winkel

Cliff Winkel A master electrician and owner of Wink Electric in North Ridgeville, he has served for more than six years on the North Ridgeville City Council.

· Campaign website

Campaign site

“I will advocate at the state for the construction trades. As a tradesman myself, I understand the daily challenges we face. The trades are the backbone of our economy.” (The Morning Journal — Candidate Questionnaire)
“I have seen firsthand that many of our water, sewer and street projects could never have gotten accomplished without this kind of understanding and assistance.” (The Morning Journal — Candidate Questionnaire)