
Patti Rockey
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Patti Rockey
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 81
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Hondros College, Toledo, Real Estate License, 2006-
WORK & MILITARY
Williams County, Chief Deputy Recorder, 2010-2012
Williams County Election Board, Board Member, 2006-2012
Wilson Auction & Realty, Realtor, 2006-2014
Self-Employed, In-home Day Care, 2000-2005
Manufacturing (Plastics), Shipping Supervisor, Customer Relations, Production Scheduler, 1994-2000
AFFILIATIONS
Williams County Republican Central Committee, Chairman, Chairwoman, Member, Volunteer, 2004-2026
New Hope Community Church, Financial Peace Leader, Guest Services, Kids Ministry, Praise Team, Stephens Ministry, 2000-2026
Montpelier Schools, Volunteer, 2020-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Williams County Recorder, 2013-2026
Montpelier Exempted Village School Board Member, 2022-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ohio State Representative - House District 81, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (6)
Ohio Right to Life PAC
Ohio Republican Party
Associated Builders and Contractors ABC Ohio
Frank LaRose
Josh Williams
OTHER (3)
Jon Husted
Americans for Prosperity AFP Action National
Americans for Prosperity AFP Action Ohio
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Americans for Prosperity
Senate President Rob McColley
Williams County Republican Central Committee
Associated Builders & Contractors of Ohio
Ohio Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
James Hoops (2025)
Robert McColley (2025)
Bernie Moreno (2024)
Pat DeWine (2022)
Pat Fischer (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Craig Riedel (2025)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Health of the mother.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state means the government can’t set up an official religion, and it also cannot stop people from practicing their faith.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The relationship between the United States and Israel is important because it is rooted in shared democratic values, mutual respect for individual freedoms, and a commitment to security and stability. As allies, we support one another through strong cooperation in intelligence, economic partnership, and the defense of democratic principles.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. Medicaid and Medicare should remain available for those who depend on them. At the same time, government should be actively working to reform these and other programs to improve efficiency, strengthen oversight, and reduce/eliminate fraud so taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Choose not to answer
Government databases are always a concern for me. Information can be used for good purposes, but it can also be misused, which is why protecting privacy and limiting unnecessary data collection matters.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I view the minimum wage as a baseline starting wage for entry level and lower skill positions, intended to support workforce entry while allowing room for advancement based on skills, experience, and productivity.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
My priorities to eliminate government waste begin with increasing transparency and accountability so taxpayers can clearly see how their dollars are spent. I will work to identify and eliminate inefficient or duplicative programs, streamline unnecessary regulations, and modernize government operations to reduce costs. Every decision will be guided by simple questions: is it affordable, is it sustainable, and is it truly the role of government?
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The primary goal of the criminal justice system is to keep the public safe while upholding the rule of law and ensuring fairness and accountability.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Protecting public safety is essential, and that starts with enforcing existing laws and holding criminals accountable.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe with all my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who came to this world and gave His life for my(our) sins. My faith isn’t just something I believe—it shapes how I try to live every day. It calls me to love others, to serve where I can, to show grace, and to remember that none of us are perfect. I strive to treat people with kindness and humility, leaving judgment to God and choosing compassion instead.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
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