Clinton County, Ohio

Ohio House District 71

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Krista Magaw and Levi Dean. Candidate information follows official Clinton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Krista Magaw (Democratic), Levi Dean (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 71; Levi Dean is the sitting member, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Nominees were chosen at the May 5, 2026 primary or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list; Ohio prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Levi Dean, is on the ballot.

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Krista Magaw

Democratic

Top priorities

Fully funding public schools as constitutionally required
Accessible, affordable, high-quality health care and regulation of for-profit health management firms
Opposing nondisclosure agreements that keep local officials' deals with private investors from constituents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Krista Magaw, the Democratic nominee for Ohio House District 71, spent 25 years in the mental health field and served as Policy Program Director of Pennsylvania's Office of Mental Health before becoming founding executive director of the Tecumseh Land Trust in 2001, per her campaign site.

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Levi Dean

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Levi Dean, the Republican incumbent, has represented Ohio House District 71 since January 2025. He owns and operates his family's plumbing business with three siblings and previously served on Xenia City Council from 2018 to 2025, per the Dayton Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 71 in 2026?

When is the Ohio House District 71 election in Ohio?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Ohio are on the Ohio election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Clinton County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Clinton County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Krista Magaw, full profile Levi Dean, full profile Official Ohio election office