"Community work is what makes Southern Ohio very special. Our communities are very tight-knit. Everybody knows everybody," says Ohio State Representative Jason Stephens (R-93) about what his district does better than anywhere else. 

Stephens first served as County Commissioner before being elected to the Ohio State House. He was initially inspired to run by fellow officials in his district, as well as the intersection of farming and mental health issues.

Stephens's district in three words? "Caring, determined and genuine."