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Ohio House District 47

No. to be elected: 99 | Salary: $68,674 | Term: 2 yearsResponsibilities: To represent the people of the district and the State of Ohio in dealing with matters not allocated to the federal government.

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    Jason Purviance
    (Lib)

Biographical Information

What changes would you make, if any, to voting and elections policy?

What type of tax reform, if any, would best serve Ohio?

How would you address concerns about the rising cost of living?

What are your priorities for K-12 and higher education?

How would you reduce hyperpartisanship and promote civility?

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Training and Experience FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
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I support common sense reforms to strengthen election integrity and voter confidence in Ohio. I favor requiring photo ID for in-person and absentee voting, eliminating post-election grace periods for late ballots, and setting earlier deadlines for requesting and returning mail-in ballots. I would promote greater transparency in ballot counting and chain-of-custody processes while opposing automatic and same-day registration changes that risk errors or fraud. These targeted measures build on recent Ohio laws to ensure elections are secure, verifiable, and trusted without unduly restricting access.
I support simplifying Ohio's tax code to make it fairer, easier to understand, and less burdensome for families and businesses. A flatter, streamlined income tax structure with fewer brackets and deductions would reduce complexity, lower compliance costs, and make filing straightforward for most taxpayers. I also favor protections against unvoted increases, so homeowners face more predictable and manageable bills. These changes would reward hard work, encourage investment in our communities, and keep more money in the pockets of everyday Ohioans while preserving the revenue needed for essential services
I would combat rising living costs in Ohio by prioritizing policies that increase take-home pay and reduce everyday expenses. Simplifying and lowering taxes would let families and workers keep more of their earnings while attracting businesses that create higher-paying jobs. Stronger property tax relief would ease the burden on homeowners and help control rents. To improve housing affordability, I support reducing unnecessary regulations to encourage more construction and supply of workforce housing. On energy and utilities, resisting AI data centers and prevention of tax breaks for them, would help keep rates reasonable and reliable. These pro-growth, fiscally responsible steps would fight inflation’s effects, reward hard work, and make Ohio more affordable.
My first priority for K-12 education is establishing stable and adequate state funding so Ohio public schools no longer depend on frequent local levies to cover essential costs. The state already collects enough revenue to fully support quality education if allocated properly. This would end the cycle of levy campaigns that burden local tax payers. My second priority is reducing excessive state mandates that overburden local schools with unfunded requirements, compliance paperwork, and top-down directives. These mandates often divert time and resources away from classroom instruction toward bureaucratic tasks. Together, reliable funding and regulatory relief will empower schools to focus on what matters most, effective teaching and student success.
Running as a Libertarian candidate gives voters an opportunity to put another party in place to help bring back real discussions instead of the same partisan shouting matches. The two major parties have locked Ohio into hyperpartisanship by prioritizing loyalty over solutions, turning every issue into a battlefield. I offer a genuine alternative as a Libertarian. I will focus on principles like individual liberty, limited government, and fiscal responsibility rather than endless culture-war distractions or power grabs. To reduce hyperpartisanship, I would champion electoral reforms such as ranked-choice voting for state offices. This system lets voters rank candidates by preference, encouraging campaigns to reach beyond narrow bases and reward those who build broader coalitions.