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Republican
Steve Demetriou
Steve Demetriou
Background and Bio
Steve Demetriou grew up in Northeast Ohio. After high school, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he graduated with a degree in economics before commissioning as an Army infantry officer. After leaving the military, he founded a small business before helping run several family businesses. He was first elected to the state legislature as a State Representative in 2022 and is currently serving his second term. He lives in Geauga County with his wife, Carly, a former teacher, and their three sons, Steven, Teddy, and James.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Economy and Taxes: Demetriou’s campaign website lists lowering costs as a priority for him, and notes his previous support for reducing property taxes and income tax cuts. He has supported reforms to Ohio’s tax code that reduced taxable brackets to two: individuals earning between $26,050 and $100,000 receiving an income tax rate of 2.75% and individuals earning more than $100,000 receiving a flattened rate of 3.5%.  
  • Education: His campaign states that Demetriou voted for increased state funding for Ohio’s schools and investments in career-technical education. As a lawmaker, he has highlighted his vote to make Ohio’s private school voucher program universal, regardless of income. 
  • Healthcare: According to his campaign materials, he supports expanding mental health options, creating greater transparency for healthcare, and increasing healthcare choices for Ohio veterans.

Endorsements
  • Affiliated Construction Trades (ACT Ohio)
  • Americans for Prosperity
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18
  • Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association 
  • Ohio Right to Life Political Action Committee 
  • National Federation of Independent Business Ohio PAC
  • Ohio Society of CPAs PAC

Background and Bio
Steve Demetriou grew up in Northeast Ohio. After high school, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he graduated with a degree in economics before commissioning as an Army infantry officer. After leaving the military, he founded a small business before helping run several family businesses. He was first elected to the state legislature as a State Representative in 2022 and is currently serving his second term. He lives in Geauga County with his wife, Carly, a former teacher, and their three sons, Steven, Teddy, and James.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Economy and Taxes: Demetriou’s campaign website lists lowering costs as a priority for him, and notes his previous support for reducing property taxes and income tax cuts. He has supported reforms to Ohio’s tax code that reduced taxable brackets to two: individuals earning between $26,050 and $100,000 receiving an income tax rate of 2.75% and individuals earning more than $100,000 receiving a flattened rate of 3.5%.  
  • Education: His campaign states that Demetriou voted for increased state funding for Ohio’s schools and investments in career-technical education. As a lawmaker, he has highlighted his vote to make Ohio’s private school voucher program universal, regardless of income. 
  • Healthcare: According to his campaign materials, he supports expanding mental health options, creating greater transparency for healthcare, and increasing healthcare choices for Ohio veterans.

Endorsements
  • Affiliated Construction Trades (ACT Ohio)
  • Americans for Prosperity
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18
  • Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association 
  • Ohio Right to Life Political Action Committee 
  • National Federation of Independent Business Ohio PAC
  • Ohio Society of CPAs PAC

Last Updated:2026-09-24
Innovation Ohio Education Fund

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