{{Short description|American politician (born 1995)}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Ty Mathews | state_house = Ohio | district = 83rd | term_start = January 1, 2025 | predecessor = Jon Cross | party = Republican Party | education = Cedarville 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mathews Sworn in to Serve Ohio's 83rd House District |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/members/ty-d-mathews/news/mathews-sworn-in-to-serve-ohios-83rd-house-district-125947 |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}</ref> He was first elected in the 2024 Ohio House of Representatives election, defeating Democratic nominee Sheila Coressel with 75.1% of the vote.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Official Election Results |url=https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/election-results-and-data/2024-official-election-results/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.ohiosos.gov |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mathews elected to 83rd District seat |url=https://thecourier.com/news/549311/mathews-elected-to-83rd-district-seat/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=thecourier.com |language=en}}</ref> Mathews earned a degree in political science from Cedarville University in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cedarville Alumnus Ty Mathews Elected to the Ohio House of Representatives |url=https://www.cedarville.edu/news/2025/cedarville-alumnus-ty-mathews-elected-to-the-ohio-house-of-representatives |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Cedarville University |language=en}}</ref> He also served as an infantry officer in the United States Army prior to his election.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croup |first=Josh |date=2024-11-07 |title=Northwest Ohio elects pair of political newcomers to Ohio House |url=https://www.13abc.com/2024/11/07/northwest-ohio-elects-pair-political-newcomers-ohio-house/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=13abc |language=en}}</ref> He previously worked as an assistant to the Ohio State Treasurer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Young Cedarville graduate Mathews takes over northwest Ohio statehouse seat |url=https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/young-cedarville-graduate-mathews-takes-over-northwest-ohio-statehouse-seat/7WDUP5EKMRABXD4KLGI3EMXERM/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=springfield-news-sun |language=English}}</ref>
== Political positions == === Defense === During an interview, Mathews expressed support for increasing the defense industry in Ohio.<ref name="i1">{{Cite web |date=2025-03-12 |title=Mathews talks dollars, defense, and development |url=https://www.peakofohio.com/local-news/mathews-talks-dollars-defense-and-development-in-logan-county |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Peak of Ohio |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |author=WTVG Staff |date=2025-04-30 |title=Ohio Senate advances bill to restrict intoxicating hemp sales |url=https://www.13abc.com/2025/04/30/ohio-senate-advances-bill-restrict-intoxicating-hemp-sales/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=13abc |language=en}}</ref>
=== Term limits === Mathews supports congressional term limits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Velasco |first=Donna |date=2023-10-12 |title=Ty Mathews Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits |url=https://www.termlimits.com/ty-mathews-pledges-to-support-congressional-term-limits/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=U.S. Term Limits |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Trade === Mathews is a proponent of the International Trade Commission.<ref name="i1" />
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