Ohio State House District 83

Current seat holder: Ty Mathews.

Sheila Coressel

Sheila Coressel Sheila Coressel was born in Defiance, Ohio. She graduated from Tinora High School.

Campaign site

“Reinvesting Your Tax Dollars Into Public Education: According to the Ohio Education Association, nearly 90 percent of our students attend public schools. Yet the legislature diverted over a billion dollars to private school vouchers last year.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“My three key areas are accessible healthcare, public education, and our local farmers. A fourth is focused on solar and wind energy.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))
Why Is Sheila Running?: “I know what it takes to advocate for people because I do it every day. Now, I'm running to be your voice in Columbus.” (Campaign website (sheila4ohio.com))

Ty Mathews

Ty Mathews Ty Mathews earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Cedarville University in 2018 and a master's degree in executive leadership from Liberty University in 2023. His car career experience includes working as a legislative and policy assistant with the Ohio Treasurer's Office.

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“Ty Mathews and I started the same way - at about the same age - running for state representative. He is a decorated Iraq veteran who has served our state and nation with distinction.” (Campaign website (mathewsforohio.com))
“I championed HB 292 to give Ohio the infrastructure to compete for exactly this kind of opportunity. Landing the Space Academy in Dayton would be the next chapter — more high-skill jobs and a stronger foothold in the space economy.” (Official legislative website (ohiohouse.gov))