Heidi Workman is a Republican state representative who has represented Ohio House District 72 since January 1, 2025, and is seeking re-election on November 3, 2026.[1] Ballotpedia lists her career experience as a small business owner in the agricultural, manufacturing and real estate industries.[1]
Workman was born in Salem, Ohio, and graduated from Carrollton High School.[1] She earned bachelor's degrees from Bowling Green State University in 2004 and Kent State University in 2011.[1] Ballotpedia says she has been affiliated with the National Rifle Association and Associated Builders and Contractors.[1]
Workman defeated incumbent Gail Pavliga in the March 19, 2024 Republican primary for District 72 and won the general election on November 5, 2024 against Democrat Nathaniel Adams.[1] She sits on the Natural Resources, Government Oversight, Workforce and Higher Education, and Technology and Innovation committees, the last as vice chair, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a wife, mother of four, conservative activist, former registered nurse and small businesswoman, and listed limited government, lower taxes, education reform and protecting life among her positions.[2] Jeff Clapper (D) and Michael Fricke (L) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot with her.[1]
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
