Who is running for Ohio House, District 30 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Ohio House, District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Ohio House District 30.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Caleb PriceDemocrat | Mike OdiosoRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Safety net programs | Expand help for childcare, housing and paid family leaveSaid · medium | No public position |
| Healthcare | Add a government plan anyone can buy into (a public option)Said · low | No public position |
| Guns | Add universal background checks and red-flag lawsSaid · medium | No public position |
| Energy and climate | A gradual shift to cleaner energy, driven by incentivesSaid · low | No public position |
| Housing and growth | Allow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downSaid · medium | No public position |
| Policing and crime | Fund police and add reforms like body cameras and use-of-force limitsSaid · low | Tougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailOfficial action · low |
| Election rules | No public position | Photo ID required, with current access otherwiseVoted · medium |
| Ranked-choice voting | No public position | No, ban ranked-choice voting in all electionsVoted · medium |
| Childcare and pre-K | Offer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidSaid · medium | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| DEI programs | No public position | Ban DEI offices and required training at public institutionsVoted · medium |
Caleb Price
DemocratIBEW Local 1220 member
Caleb Price is a Democrat, Cincinnati native and Walnut Hills High School graduate who earned a degree from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2023 and is pursuing a master's in public administration1. He is a member of IBEW Local 1220 and lives in Green Township1. His campaign focuses on school funding, property taxes, housing and gun violence prevention2.
Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
GunsAdd universal background checks and red-flag lawsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His issues page calls for stricter background checks, funding mental health initiatives, a statewide firearm buyback program, removing ghost guns and supporting law enforcement in stopping illegal firearms. (2026) source
Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downmedium
Said · medium confidence- His issues page calls for increasing housing supply, building mixed-income affordable units, reducing barriers for building permits, first-time buyer tax credits, and rent stabilization for seniors and low-income residents. (2026) source
Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium
Said · medium confidence- His issues page says to protect entitlement programs such as Medicaid, SNAP and SSI, support universal pre-K and childcare, and fund rental assistance programs. (2026) source
Childcare and pre-KOffer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidmedium
Said · medium confidence- His issues page says to support universal pre-K and childcare for families. (2026) source
HealthcareAdd a government plan anyone can buy into (a public option)low
Said · low confidence- His issues page supports single-payer health care for uninsured Ohioans using local and federal funds. (2026) source
Policing and crimeFund police and add reforms like body cameras and use-of-force limitslow
Said · low confidence- His issues page says to promote public safety through law enforcement and community efforts, support law enforcement, and fund mental health initiatives. (2026) source
Energy and climateA gradual shift to cleaner energy, driven by incentiveslow
Said · low confidence- His issues page calls for lowering energy bills through voluntary demand response programs and clean energy investment. (2026) source
No public position found on: Minimum wage, Business regulation, Abortion, Immigration, School choice, 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, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Mike Odioso
Republican · IncumbentState Representative, District 30; Vice Chair, House Education Committee
Mike Odioso is a Republican elected in 2024 to House District 30, succeeding Bill Seitz, and took office December 1, 20241. He taught social studies at St. Xavier High School for 29 years, holds history, law and education degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Mount St. Joseph University, and was political director for the Hamilton County Republican Party2. He is an advocate for people with developmental disabilities and lives in Green Township2.
Where they stand 9 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
DEI programsBan DEI offices and required training at public institutionsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on Senate Bill 1, which bars state universities from operating diversity, equity and inclusion offices, required DEI training and DEI-based scholarships (59 to 34). (2025-03-19) source
Election rulesPhoto ID required, with current access otherwisemedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on Senate Joint Resolution 10, which puts a photo ID requirement for voting into the Ohio Constitution (62 to 30). (2026-06-10) source
Ranked-choice votingNo, ban ranked-choice voting in all electionsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on Senate Bill 63, which generally prohibits the use of ranked choice voting in Ohio elections (House vote, 65 to 27). (2026-02-25) source
Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter baillow
Official action · low confidence- Cosponsor of House Bill 667, which requires GPS monitoring of offenders released from prison, and House Bill 88 raising drug trafficking penalties; his official biography describes him as a strong supporter of law enforcement and public safety. (2026) source
- Primary sponsor of House Bill 728 to eliminate informal hearings in certain juvenile delinquency cases. (2026) source
Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Cosponsored and voted yes on House Bill 88, which modifies penalties for drug trafficking and possession and adds fentanyl awareness instruction in schools (71 to 18). (2025-11-19) source
AbortionNo single answer fitslow
Official action · low confidence- Primary sponsor of House Bill 347, which requires a physician meeting and written informed consent at least 24 hours before an elective abortion, the SHE WINS Act, which passed the House 64 to 32. (2026-03-25) source
- Said the bill upholds a woman's constitutional right to seek an abortion while ensuring she is fully informed of the risks. (2026-03-26) source
School choiceNo single answer fitslow
Official action · low confidence- Primary sponsor of House Bill 715 to set reporting requirements for chartered nonpublic schools that receive EdChoice scholarships. (2026) source
Childcare and pre-KNo single answer fitslow
Official action · low confidence- Primary sponsor of House Bill 484 to create the Workforce Investment Now child care pilot program to help working families access child care. (2026) source
MarijuanaNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted yes on the House version of Senate Bill 56, which revised the adult-use marijuana law that voters approved in 2023 (52 to 34). (2025-11-19) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Drug prices, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, Religion in schools, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.