Lyndsey Stough
Independent for Ohio House District 44
A viable vote for building a better district.
Fed up with politics?
I see you.
Feeling stretched thin, worried about the future, and frustrated by the government that is supposed to represent you? Same here. The typical all-or-nothing party approach (where you're expected to agree 100% or be the enemy) is driving good people apart.
I believe Sylvania, the 44th District, and Northwest Ohio need an independent voice for real progress in Columbus. As a third-generation architect in a small family business and Sylvania City Council member, I’ve spent my life building our community, not a political career.
I have seen incredible results when political game-playing and ego are set aside to find solutions, and I want to do the same at the statehouse. The two parties are stuck grasping for power while major issues affecting families go unaddressed and get worse.
As an independent who answers directly to the district, I can help break the stalemate and get things done. I am a candidate to give District 44 an independent voice for better government in Ohio, through practical solutions rather than partisan gridlock.
I Believe:
We are more alike than we are different, and we can achieve results on common ground.
Political power grabs, partisan gridlock, and big money are undermining District 44’s best interests.
People are stretched thin and need the cost of essentials like groceries, healthcare, and utilities to be lower.
Keeping Ohio a good place for business, creating new jobs, and growing Ohio’s economy benefits us all.
Public education is valuable and important, and needs to be properly funded.
A direct highway from Northwest Ohio to Columbus unlocks economic opportunities.
We need to work hard to return tax dollars to the 44th District for local government capital improvement projects.
Follow “Live and Let Live” rather than letting culture wars distract us from addressing shared issues.
The Local Government Fund needs to be restored and tax dollars shared.
Reduce government spending and uphold fiscal responsibility for long-term quality of life.
Ways to Support
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Donate
Your contribution funds voter outreach, yard signs, and the work of reaching every corner of District 44. No party money. No special interest money. Just neighbors investing in a better government for all of us.
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Yard Sign
A yard sign is a simple way to show your neighbors that District 44 deserves an independent voice. No party backing this campaign, just people in Sylvania and across the district who believe we can do better. Grab a sign and help spread the word.
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Volunteer
This campaign is built by neighbors, not a party machine. Whether you can knock on doors, deliver signs, or help at an event, your time is what powers real progress. Let’s find a good fit for your time and energy.
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Host a Convo
Got a few friends who should hear about this campaign? Invite them over and let’s meet. No scripts, no party talking points, just an honest discussion about what District 44 needs. Reach out and we will take care of the rest.
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Share
Know someone who is frustrated by partisan gridlock and wants practical solutions? Share this campaign with them. A conversation with a neighbor carries more weight than any political ad, and it costs nothing. We have sharables to make it easy to spread the word.
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VOTE!
All the doors knocked and calls made only matter if we show up. Make sure you are registered, know your polling location, and vote on November 3rd. Then encourage a neighbor to do the same. This seat is winnable, and it starts with you.
Open seat, no incumbent.
Growing dissatisfaction with both parties.
Polling suggests 29% of voters in District 44 align as independents.
Recognizable name and a respected record.
Lifelong resident in the largest voter area of the 44th District (~50% of voters).
Only candidate from Sylvania.
Different than the “same old, same old”.
True independent - never active in either party.
Independents become key players in the legislature if Republicans lose supermajority.
Successful record on Sylvania City Council working with members of both parties.
An architect designs solutions. That's what I'll do in Columbus.
Path for Success
Why Lyndsey?
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Third-generation licensed architect at Stough & Stough Architects, a small family business since 1984.
15 years of experience designing and managing complex projects by balancing competing needs, tight budgets, and hard deadlines. Delivers results that serve communities for decades.
Projects include:
Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center at Lourdes University
Veterans Hall at Owens Community College
TARTA Downtown Hub
Community Center for The Ability Center of Greater Toledo (under construction now)
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Sylvania City Council, in second term (2020 - current)
Chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee,
Serves on the Parks, Safety, and Zoning Committees
Council representative on the Heritage Sylvania Board, caretakers of the Historical Village, Lathrop House, Cooke-Kulman House, Sylvania Archives, and the 1915 Toledo & Western Train Engine
Previous Involvement:
AIA Toledo Chapter, treasurer
Toledo SOUP, director
EPIC Toledo, advisory board, developed the mentorship program
Sylvania Arts, Maple & Main Festival planning committee
Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, member and welcoming committee
Sylvania Tree Commission
Junior League of Toledo
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Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Ohio State University
Southview High School Cougar and McCord Junior High School Tartan
Meet Up
The best conversations happen face to face. Find me at upcoming events and come say hello. No party script, no political theater, just a straightforward conversation about what matters to you and your neighbors.
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5717 Main Stret, Sylvania, OH 43560
Carriage House, behind the museumlight refreshments provided, public parking nearby
Bring a friend to
meet the candidate
hear the vision
get involved
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Sylvania Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
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40th Annual Sylvania Fall Festival
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40th Annual Sylvania Fall Festival
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Olander Park
Why Independent?
Neither party felt right for me, so I found other ways to serve my community. Now that work has opened a path to serve at a higher level.
A Gallup poll released in January shows a record high of 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025. Independents outnumbered the 27% of Democrat and 27% of Republican responses.
Ohio voters haven't had an independent representative in the General Assembly in generations. We are currently seeing the results from having only two parties in charge of our government. As an Independent, I answer directly to District 44. Not party bosses, not special interest donors, not lobbyists. Just the people I represent.
The time is now for an Independent voice in Sylvania, District 44, and Northwest Ohio.
I’m Listening
As an architect, I've learned that the best results come from understanding what people actually need before drawing up plans. I also have a healthy respect for the insights offered by experts. I welcome input and am always looking for weaknesses in my approach and logic. Please share what is on your mind and what your hopes are for District 44.