Press Release: State Representative Jena Powell Runs for Reelection
For Immediate Release
01-11-2022
State Representative Jena Powell Runs for Reelection
TROY – State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) announced she is filing petitions to run for reelection as Ohio State Representative for the 80th District.
The 80th District encompasses all of Miami County and southern Darke County. Representative Powell is currently in her second term after winning the seat in 2018 with over 75 percent of the vote.
“I am honored to serve the people of Southwest Ohio in the Statehouse, and look forward to making great strides for our region. I want to thank the people for trusting me as their representative and I look forward to continuing to serve,” Powell said.
While in the legislature, Representative Powell has been a conservative champion and has worked tirelessly to reduce government overreach.
Co-sponsoring the Heartbeat Bill in her first term, Rep. Powell is now the founder of Ohio’s Pro-Life Caucus and sponsoring the 2363 Act to end abortion in Ohio. She has co-sponsored Constitutional Carry, and worked to cut taxes and reduce burdensome regulations.
Representative Powell currently serves on the House committees for:
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Agriculture and Conservation Committee
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Economic and Workforce Development Committee, Vice Chair
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Financial Institutions Committee
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Ways and Means Committee
Representative Powell is a proud small business owner. In her first term in the legislature, she was named to Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list for Law & Policy. She resides in Arcanum.
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