Election Day: March 17th, 2020

Serving.
Protecting.
Leading.

For More Than 35 Years

Endorsed by the Cleveland Plain Dealer

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“Ed Hargate is the better candidate in this race …”
-The Plain Dealer Editorial Board

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Conservative Ed Hargate

For State Representative

Serving Ohio Families Since 1983

Ed Hargate has a long history of putting Ohio first. He was born in Cleveland, raised in Highland Heights, and attended Cleveland State University College of Law. There, he learned what it means to serve those in need, practicing civil litigation, domestic relations litigation, and juvenile law, among others.

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Ed sought to do more for his community. He joined the Highland Heights City Council in 1984 and has remained active on it for more than 30 years, even serving as President for 4 years.

Ed also served local families on a more personal level. He was the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Friends of the Mayfield Library for 25 years, and served as Vice District Chairman of the Boy Scouts of America for 8 years. He received an Award of Merit for his work with Troop 461.

Ed has the skills and passion needed to lead Ohio into the future. His legal, civil, and community leadership experience make him an excellent choice for Ohio State Representative.

Years of Service

  • Chair of Council’s Safety Service Committee - 16 Years
  • Chair of Council’s Legislative and Finance Committee - 6 Years
  • Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission - 4 Years
  • Highland Heights Park and Recreation Commission- 4 Years

On the Issues

Protect Our Environment

Ed will support Gov. DeWine’s H2Ohio Plan to clean and protect Ohio’s freshwater resources. He will also continue to emphasize zero emission solutions for our energy production.

Improve Education

Ed will allow the Boards of Education to hire retired military and police officers to help protect our students and will fight to ensure locally generated tax dollars stay with our schools.

Encourage Economic Growth

Ed believes we should encourage students and graduates to attend skilled trade programs that will help develop new industries and lead to high-paying, high-skilled jobs.

Increase Access to Care

Ed believes the state should provide a tax credit to those who care for the elderly and special needs citizens and create higher standards of care for nursing homes, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities.

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Ed Hargate

For State Representative