Ty Mathews
Ty Mathews | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Cross |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Cedarville University |
Ty D. Mathews (born 1995) is an American politician who is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 83rd district.[1] He was first elected in the 2024 Ohio House of Representatives election, defeating Democratic nominee Sheila Coressel with 75.1% of the vote.[2] The district includes all of Hancock County, Hardin County, and northern parts of Logan County, including the communities of Russells Point, Findlay, Ada, and Kenton.
Personal life and education
[edit]Mathews graduated from Arlington High School.[3] Mathews earned a degree in political science from Cedarville University in 2018.[4] He also served as an infantry officer in the United States Army prior to his election.[5] He previously worked as an assistant to the Ohio State Treasurer.[6]
Political positions
[edit]Defense
[edit]During an interview, Mathews expressed support for increasing the defense industry in Ohio.[7]
Marijuana
[edit]In April 2025, Mathews and other Republicans introduced a bill in the Ohio House to add restrictions to the sale of Delta-8 and similar products in Ohio.[8]
Term limits
[edit]Mathews supports congressional term limits.[9]
Trade
[edit]Mathews is a proponent of the International Trade Commission.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mathews Sworn in to Serve Ohio's 83rd House District". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "2024 Official Election Results". www.ohiosos.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Mathews elected to 83rd District seat". thecourier.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Cedarville Alumnus Ty Mathews Elected to the Ohio House of Representatives". Cedarville University. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Croup, Josh (2024-11-07). "Northwest Ohio elects pair of political newcomers to Ohio House". 13abc. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Young Cedarville graduate Mathews takes over northwest Ohio statehouse seat". springfield-news-sun. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ a b "Mathews talks dollars, defense, and development". Peak of Ohio. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ WTVG Staff (2025-04-30). "Ohio Senate advances bill to restrict intoxicating hemp sales". 13abc. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Velasco, Donna (2023-10-12). "Ty Mathews Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits". U.S. Term Limits. Retrieved 2025-05-01.