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Politics in Plainfield

Who represents Plainfield

Plainfield is represented in Congress by Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted and Representative Troy Balderson. Mike DeWine is governor.

Bernie MorenoTroy Balderson6 people represent Plainfield →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
6
in Washington and Ohio

What stands out about civic life in Plainfield

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Ohio

Who represents Plainfield in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Plainfield.

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Mike DeWineGovernor of OhioRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗
State Senate · District 19
Andrew BrennerState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 98
Mark HinerState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Coshocton County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Coshocton County. Plainfield’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President16,333 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican75.7%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat23.5%
Others0.8%

Ohio: Trump 55.1%, Harris 43.9%

U.S. Senate16,184 votes
Bernie MorenoRepublican68.0%
Sherrod BrownDemocrat27.5%
Others4.4%

Ohio: Moreno 50.1%, Brown 46.5%

U.S. House · Ohio's 12th District380,188 votes
Troy BaldersonRepublican68.5%
Jerrad ChristianDemocrat31.5%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Ohio voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Ohio
  • U.S. SenateOne of Ohio’s two seats (now Bernie Moreno, Jon Husted)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Troy Balderson)
  • GovernorNow Mike DeWine
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Plainfield are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Plainfield
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Plainfield in Congress

Two senators for all of Ohio, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Ohio
Bernie Moreno
Bernie MorenoU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-2315
Jon HustedU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-3353
U.S. House · Ohio's 12th District
Troy Balderson
Troy BaldersonU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2018Website ↗202-225-5355
Closer to home

Where Plainfield’s own decisions get made

Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.

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Public meetings

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Plainfield’s leaders

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Plainfield by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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