Ohio House District 88
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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Aaron Jones
(Dem)
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?
Training and Experience
Production Supervisor, Toledo Molding & Die (2003-present); Tiffin City Councilman, 1st Ward (2024-present); U.S. Army, Airborne Infantryman, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment - The Old Guard (1991-1995)
Every eligible voter should be able to cast a ballot without jumping through hoops. Working people shouldn't have to choose between a shift and their vote. I support expanded early voting, accessible drop boxes, and adequately staffed polling places. I also believe in transparent, auditable elections — both parties should be able to trust the process. What I won't support is making it harder for working families to participate. When more people vote, elected officials have to be more accountable. That's good for everyone.
Ohio's tax system puts too much of the burden on working families and small businesses while large corporations collect breaks they don't need. I'd focus on property tax relief for homeowners and renters squeezed by rising assessments. I'd oppose giveaways to out-of-state corporations that don't create good local jobs. And I'd push to close loopholes that let profitable companies pay next to nothing while my neighbors struggle to keep up.
I see it every day — people working harder than ever and still falling behind. We need to focus on what actually moves the needle: bringing down healthcare costs, protecting good-paying jobs, and making sure wages keep up with prices. I'll push to strengthen Ohio's manufacturing workforce, where I've spent 20 years, and oppose policies that ship jobs out of state. Relief has to be real and felt at the kitchen table, not just on paper.
Every kid in Ohio deserves a fully funded public school — whether they live in a wealthy suburb or a small rural town. Too many districts are being starved of resources. I'll fight for fair, adequate public school funding. I also believe in expanding vocational and technical training — not every path runs through a four-year degree, and we need to stop treating it like it does. Skilled trades built this state and they still can.
I've spent over 20 years on a factory floor alongside Republicans, Democrats, and everyone in between. We don't always agree, but we show up, do the work, and treat each other with respect. That's the model I'll bring to Columbus. I'll listen before I vote. I'll return calls regardless of party. And I won't take my cues from outside groups or party bosses — I'll take them from the people of District 88.
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