Ohio State House District 80

Current seat holder: Johnathan Newman.

Katie Koehler Wagner

Katie Koehler Wagner Wagner advanced from the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026 to qualify for the general election ballot in Ohio House of Representatives District 80.

Johnathan Newman

Johnathan Newman Johnathan Newman earned bachelor's degrees in theology and sociology from Union University and a master's degree in theology from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. His career experience includes working as a pastor.

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

A pastor who won’t sit on the sidelines: “Johnathan Newman has been a pastor in our community for the past 25 years. He’s a man of honor, integrity, and conviction.” (Campaign website (electjohnathannewman.com))
“Darke County is Ohio’s leading county in agriculture, utilizing 366,000 acres, which is about 80% of the county. If we do not choose an alternative route, the negative impact of the grid will hurt the economy and permanently damage agriculture.” (Official legislative website (ohiohouse.gov))