State Rep. Phil Plummer seeks Ohio Senate seat in 2026
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – State Rep. Phil Plummer (R – Butler Twp.) announced he is running for Ohio's 5th Senate District in the 2026 election.
This district includes both western and northern Montgomery County – as well as all of Miami and Preble – and parts of Darke and Butler Counties.
Plummer said he is committed to public safety, economic growth and conservative values. He highlighted his three decades of law enforcement experience and a legislative record. Formerly, he was a Montgomery County Sheriff.
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He said he will continue working to lower taxes, fight fentanyl trafficking and defend the Second Amendment.
'I'm running because results and integrity matter. The citizens of the 5th Senate District deserve no less,' said Plummer.
He said that he will stand with President Donald J. Trump and work to make America safer.
'There's more work to be done to grow jobs, stabilize our economy and reduce burdensome property taxes,' said Plummer. 'Americans decisively elected President Trump and gave him a mandate to restore America, in the Ohio Senate I will continue to stand with him in making our country safe and prosperous again.'
The announcement, in its entirety, can be read here.
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