Gail Pavliga
Gail Pavliga (Republican Party) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 72. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. She left office on December 31, 2024.
Pavliga (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 72. She lost in the Republican primary on March 19, 2024.
Biography
Gail Pavliga earned a bachelor's degree in psychology/science from Kent State University, a master's degree in individual/family studies/counseling from Kent State University, and a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Akron. Pavliga's career experience includes working as a college professor. She has served with the Christian Counseling Alliance and Portage Christian Counseling Centers.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Pavliga was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Pavliga was assigned to the following committees:
- Behavioral Health and Recovery Supports Committee, Vice chair
- Higher Education and Career Readiness Committee
- House Primary and Secondary Education Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 72
Heidi Workman defeated Nathaniel Adams in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 72 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Heidi Workman (R)  | 58.8 | 32,967 |
 | Nathaniel Adams (D) | 41.2 | 23,099 | |
| Total votes: 56,066 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 72
Nathaniel Adams advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 72 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nathaniel Adams | 100.0 | 5,544 |
| Total votes: 5,544 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 72
Heidi Workman defeated incumbent Gail Pavliga in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 72 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Heidi Workman | 61.4 | 7,687 |
 | Gail Pavliga | 38.6 | 4,832 | |
| Total votes: 12,519 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Gail Pavliga defeated Kathleen Clyde in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 72 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gail Pavliga (R) | 51.2 | 22,693 |
 | Kathleen Clyde (D) | 48.8 | 21,616 | |
| Total votes: 44,309 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 72
Kathleen Clyde advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 72 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathleen Clyde | 100.0 | 2,497 |
| Total votes: 2,497 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Gail Pavliga advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 72 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gail Pavliga | 100.0 | 1,983 |
| Total votes: 1,983 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 75
Gail Pavliga defeated incumbent Randi Clites in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 75 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gail Pavliga (R) | 51.1 | 28,330 |
 | Randi Clites (D) | 48.9 | 27,151 | |
| Total votes: 55,481 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 75
Incumbent Randi Clites advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 75 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randi Clites | 100.0 | 8,350 |
| Total votes: 8,350 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 75
Gail Pavliga advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 75 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gail Pavliga | 100.0 | 4,602 |
| Total votes: 4,602 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Gail Pavliga did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Gail Pavliga completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pavliga's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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WE NEED A STRONG, FEMALE REPUBLICAN REPRESENTING PORTAGE COUNTY
Gail brings with her:
A Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from The University of Akron
A Master's Degree in Individual/Family Studies/Counseling from Kent State University
A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/Science from Kent State University
She knows what it's like to (be an entrepreneur) build a business
She can help others with their American dream because she has accomplished it
She will work hard to make a difference
Challenges energize her
Cares about maintaining our traditional values
She is a hard worker and will not shy away from a challenge - she'll go after it
Very strong with great convictions
Not your typical politician
- Post C oVid 19 Economic Recovery
- Common Sense, Conservative
- Finding Real Answers to the Opioids Epidemic
Promoting and Protecting Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses, School Funding and Achievement, Pro-Life and Pro-2nd Amendment.
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2024
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 19 to December 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kevin Miller (R) |
Ohio House of Representatives District 72 2023-2024 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Randi Clites (D) |
Ohio House of Representatives District 75 2021-2022 |
Succeeded by Haraz Ghanbari (R) |
