Jay Edwards is a Republican politician from Nelsonville in Southeast Ohio. He served as a state representative in the Ohio House of Representatives for the 94th district from 2017 to 2025, due to term limits. During his tenure, he held leadership roles including Majority Whip and Chair of the House Finance Committee. Notable achievements include sponsoring and passing a $3.2 billion tax cut, universal school choice, and a 2021 joint resolution prohibiting non-citizens from voting in local elections. As of 2026, he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Ohio State Treasurer. He lives in Nelsonville with his partner Jayde and their three children.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.S. in Mathematics from Ohio University.
• Political Experience: First elected at age 27 in 2016, flipping a Democratic seat; served as Republican Whip ; active in community groups including Farm Bureau, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce, Nelsonville Rotary, National Rifle Association, and Athens County Central Committee.