Ohio House of Representatives
In 2004, Garrison unseated former twelve-day Ohio Gov. Nancy P. Hollister to win her seat with 51.6% of the vote. The campaign was highlighted by a sharp contrast between the candidates, with Garrison being to the right of Hollister on gay marriage, abortion rights and taxation.
On the issue of gay marriage, Garrison criticized Hollister's opposition to the Ohio Defense of Marriage Act. On the issue of taxation, she criticized Hollister's vote for then-Governor Bob Taft's revenue plan.
In 2006, Garrison was reelected with 71% of the vote against Republican challenger Donald J. Gadd, mayor of Byesville, Ohio. She currently serves as Ranking Member of the Juvenile and Family Law Committee, and also sits on the Education, Public Utilities and Energy, and Finance and Appropriations Committees and the Primary and Secondary Education Subcommittee.
She won reelection in 2008 with 68% of the vote against Republican Wayne Smith.
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