2021-2022 Ohio Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Ohio Legislature in 2021 and 2022 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.

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Senate Votes

1. Abortion Survival

Ensures that babies who are born-alive after a failed abortion receive the same medical care as other babies, regardless of the circumstances of their birth.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB157 Roll Call 1110695 Passed 25 to 6 on Oct 27, 2021 See Declaration of Independence

2. Gun Rights

Prohibits state and local governments from infringing our right to bear arms and the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution during declared emergencies.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB185 Roll Call 1110372 Passed 23 to 7 on Oct 20, 2021 See Second Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 10th Amendment

3. Vaccine Mandate

Prohibits public schools and universities from requiring vaccines that were authorized for emergency use by the FDA.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB244 Roll Call 1102570 Passed 25 to 8 on Jun 28, 2021 See 14th Amendment

4. Health Order Oversight

Gives power to the legislature to rescind health orders issued by the governor or the Ohio Department of Health.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB22 Roll Call 1009943 Passed 25 to 8 on Feb 17, 2021 See Article IV Section 4

5. Regulation Reduction

Reduces regulation restrictions by 30% and eliminates bureaucratic red tape. Prohibits adding a new rule or regulation without also removing two.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB9 Roll Call 1025984 Passed 25 to 8 on Mar 10, 2022 See Declaration of Independence

6. Concealed Carry

Removes the requirement that you must possess a permit when carrying a concealable weapon or firearm.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB215 Roll Call 1119615 Passed 23 to 8 on Dec 15, 2021 See Second Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 10th Amendment

How did they vote?

Niraj Antani
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Nickie J. Antonio
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-023
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Louis W. Blessing
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Andrew O. Brenner
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Jerry C. Cirino
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Hearcel F. Craig
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Matt Dolan
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Teresa Fedor
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-011
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Theresa  Gavarone
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Bob D. Hackett
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Frank Hoagland
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-030
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Jay Hottinger
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Matt  Huffman
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Stephen A. Huffman
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Terry A. Johnson
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Stephanie Kunze
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
George F. Lang
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Tina Maharath
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-003
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Nathan H. Manning
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Robert  McColley
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Sandra  O'Brien
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Robert A. Peterson
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
William F. Reineke
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Kristina D. Roegner
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Mark J. Romanchuk
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Michael A. Rulli
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Timothy O. Schaffer
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Kirk Schuring
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-029
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Vernon Sykes
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-028
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Cecil  Thomas
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-009
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Sandra Williams
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Steve  Wilson
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
Kenny Yuko
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-025
1. Abortion Survival
2. Gun Rights
3. Vaccine Mandate
4. Health Order Oversight
5. Regulation Reduction
6. Concealed Carry
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