Johnathan Newman

Newman earned bachelor’s degrees in theology and sociology from Union University in Tennessee and a master’s degree in divinity from Mid‑America Baptist Theological Seminary. == Religious and community leadership ==

Since the late 1990s, Newman has served as founding senior pastor of Koinos Church in Troy, Ohio. == Political career ==

Election In November 2024, Newman was elected to represent Ohio’s open House District 80, defeating Democrat Melissa VanDyke with 74.9% of the vote. During the 2024 campaign, local media featured Newman’s pastoral background and community leadership in their coverage of the open-seat contest. Tenure Newman serves as vice-chair of the House Agriculture Committee and is also a member of the Community Revitalization, Education, and Transportation committees. He criticized the 2023 Ohio reproductive rights initiative (Issue 1), stating, “I think the passage of Issue 1 ... was the worst mistake Ohio ever made,” and acknowledged the tension between constituent will and his views. == Personal life ==

Newman and his wife Jeni have three adult children. == Electoral history ==