Ty Mathews

Ty Mathews
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 83rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2025
Preceded byJon Cross
Personal details
PartyRepublican
EducationCedarville 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. He was first elected in the 2024 Ohio House of Representatives election, defeating Democratic nominee Sheila Coressel with 75.1% of the vote. 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

Mathews graduated from Arlington High School. Mathews earned a degree in political science from Cedarville University in 2018. He also served as an infantry officer in the United States Army prior to his election. He previously worked as an assistant to the Ohio State Treasurer.

Political positions

Defense

During an interview, Mathews expressed support for increasing the defense industry in Ohio.

Marijuana

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.

Term limits

Mathews supports congressional term limits.

Trade

Mathews is a proponent of the International Trade Commission.

References

  1. ↑ "Mathews Sworn in to Serve Ohio's 83rd House District". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  2. ↑ "2024 Official Election Results". www.ohiosos.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  3. ↑ "Mathews elected to 83rd District seat". thecourier.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  4. ↑ "Cedarville Alumnus Ty Mathews Elected to the Ohio House of Representatives". Cedarville University. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  5. ↑ Croup, Josh (2024-11-07). "Northwest Ohio elects pair of political newcomers to Ohio House". 13abc. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  6. ↑ "Young Cedarville graduate Mathews takes over northwest Ohio statehouse seat". springfield-news-sun. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  7. 1 2 "Mathews talks dollars, defense, and development". Peak of Ohio. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  8. ↑ WTVG Staff (2025-04-30). "Ohio Senate advances bill to restrict intoxicating hemp sales". 13abc. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  9. ↑ Velasco, Donna (2023-10-12). "Ty Mathews Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits". U.S. Term Limits. Retrieved 2025-05-01.