FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haviland, Ohio - State Representative Roy Klopfenstein announced today he is running for re-election to continue delivering results for the families, farmers, workers, businesses, and communities of Ohio’s 82nd House District. The Northwest Ohio counties of Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and the southern half of Defiance make up the District.

“Serving the people of Northwest Ohio has been the honor of my life,” said Rep. Klopfenstein. “I’m running for re-election because there’s much more work to do. Strengthening our communities, keeping government spending and regulation in check, protecting taxpayers, growing good-paying jobs, and ensuring our part of Ohio remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family is an on-going duty and responsibility”, he added.

Representative Klopfenstein’s 2026 re-election campaign will prioritize:

• Fiscal responsibility, keeping taxes low, and ensuring accountability in state government.
• Supporting agriculture and protecting Ohio’s great farming heritage.
• Backing businesses and job creation across the region.
• Public safety and support for law enforcement and first responders.
• Investing in our future generations, workforce development, and career opportunities.

“When I first took office, I pledged to preserve and protect the shared core values of faith, family, and freedom the people of my District hold so dear. There is not a day that goes by that I do not see the importance of that pledge and what it means to our children and grandchildren.”

Representative Klopfenstein serves as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee where he has been leading productive, common-sense initiatives that support and advance Ohio’s top industry of agriculture and encouraging future generations of Ohio farmers. He has also been serving on the House Energy, Local Government, and Transportation Committees.

“Armed with the experience I have gained serving in the Ohio House of Representatives, I am more dedicated and determined than ever to protect and preserve the priceless values that make the counties of Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Defiance such great places to live and raise a family. I look forward to earning the vote of the people of the 82nd Ohio House District during the 2026 elections so I can continue working on their behalf”, said Representative Klopfenstein.     

The 2026 Ohio Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 and this year’s Ohio General Election will be on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

For more information about Roy Klopfenstein’s reelection campaign for State Representative, 82nd Ohio House District, please visit his campaign website at www.RoyKlopfenstein.com