Small business owner; Central State University trustee

Linda Matthews is a Republican, lifelong Cincinnatian and former Cincinnati Public Schools science teacher who describes herself as a tech entrepreneur and small business owner¹. She is a Xavier University graduate, a Central State University trustee and a Code for Kids board member, and holds the Ohio Republican State Central Committee seat for the 9th Senate District¹.

Where they stand 6 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • Her platform calls for school choice for every family, along with competitive teacher pay and expanded STEM and vocational education. (2026) source
• Policing and crimeMore police, with a focus on repeat offenderslow

  Said · low confidence

  • Her platform says to fund police, not defund them, and to fight for competitive pay, better training and resources for law enforcement. (2026) source
• AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow

  Said · low confidence

  • Her platform says she stands for the sanctity of human life and policies that protect the most vulnerable. (2026) source
• GunsKeep current laws and enforce what is already on the bookslow

  Said · low confidence

  • Her platform says she will defend the Constitution, including the right to bear arms. (2026) source
• Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental ruleslow

  Said · low confidence

  • Her platform calls for lower taxes and reduced regulations so small businesses and innovation can thrive. (2026) source
• Housing and growthAllow some growth with strict density limitslow

  Said · low confidence

  • Her platform calls for development that respects neighborhood character and trusts local residents to guide growth decisions. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Healthcare, Immigration, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.