Ohio State Senate District 17

Current seat holder: Shane Wilkin.

Brian Deer

Brian Deer Brian Deer earned a high school diploma from Rock Hill High School and a degree from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy in 1991. Deer's career experience includes working as a coach and in law enforcement.

“Senior care is declining and I want to make sure our seniors are treated with the reverence and dignity they deserve and earned.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“I am a retired law enforcement officer and former small business owner.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Shane Wilkin

Shane Wilkin is the incumbent Republican member of the Ohio State Senate representing District 17, having assumed office in January 1, 2023, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Shane Wilkin lives near Hillsboro, Ohio. Wilkin's career experience includes working as a small business owner and a licensed real estate agent.

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