Wolfe
October 23, 2025

Wolfe is third to announce run for House seat

 

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette

There are now three people vying for the seat in the 86th District of the Ohio House of Representatives.

Marysville City Council member Steven Wolfe announced Sunday that he will also be running for state representative next year. Wolfe joins Jerome Township Trustee Wezlynn Davis and attorney Ben Weber in the race for the seat currently held by Tracy Richardson. The 86 District represents Union County and a portion of Marion County.

In a release to the community, Wolfe announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination, saying he is ready to “bring local experience, common sense and proven conservative leadership to the Statehouse.”

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