Local officials oppose landfill expansion

State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) also chimed in by saying any expansion of the landfill will serve to reinforce the feeling among Seneca County residents, that their voices are not being heard and their quality of life is being ignored.

“This is simply unacceptable,” Click said.

Click Responds to ACLU HB68 Lawsuit News

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) provided the following statement Tuesday in response to news that the ACLU of Ohio will be filing a legal challenge against the recently passed HB 68:

“The announcement of the ACLU lawsuit comes without surprise. They have a storied history of inventing fictitious rights while opposing actual rights such as those enshrined in the SAFE Act. Children have a right to grow up intact.

Ohio Senate overrides Gov. DeWine’s veto of trans athlete, healthcare bill

The Ohio Senate voted on Wednesday to finish the Statehouse’s override of Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill that will ban gender-affirming care for minors and transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports.

The Senate voted 24 to 8 on Wednesday to reverse DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68, legislation to prohibit Ohio’s children’s hospitals from providing treatment like gender-reassignment surgery and hormone therapy to trans minors.

House Overrides Governor Veto of House Bill 68

Today the Ohio House of Representatives overrode the governor’s veto of House Bill 68, Sponsored by Representative Gary Click by a vote of 65 to 28.

Various major publications have written on the override this week, such as the National Review, Daily Wire, NBC News, and more. 

Representative Click's floor speech urging the House to override the veto can be viewed here: https://www.ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-house-of-representatives-1-10-2024?start=5660&end=6482

Click Releases Statement Following DeWine Executive Order

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) has released the following statement Friday on Governor Mike DeWine’s executive order banning sex-reassignment surgeries for minors: 

“I am cautiously optimistic about the governor's ban on sex reassignment surgeries for minors today. The SAFE Act will not be in effect until ninety days after the Senate overrides the veto on Jan. 24. That would leave children vulnerable for the next three months and his decision provides instant protection. Minors are too young to calculate the extensive risks and comprehend the likely possibility of future regret. Despite the governor’s claim to the contrary, these surgeries are occurring in Ohio on a regular basis and should only be available to adults who are fully capable of evaluating the hazards associated with them...."

Click Issues Statement on Governor DeWine's Veto of House Bill 68

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) has released the following statement Friday on Governor DeWine’s veto of HB 68:

“I spoke with the Governor this morning, and it’s clear that we share a common passion for children. Even in moments when we disagree on policy, I have never questioned his heart or his character. I commend him for digging through the details of this legislation and for speaking to several qualified individuals capable of shedding light on this issue. I conducted more than six months of research before dropping this bill and another two years of in-depth study, interviews, and relationship-building with members of this community. Governor DeWine has had vast amounts of input to consume in a very short span of time...."

House Agrees with Senate Changes to SAFE Act, Click in Favor

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) announced the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act and Save Women’s Sports Act is on its way to the governor’s desk following its passage by the Ohio Senate and concurrence of the Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday.

“I am extremely grateful that the Senate has taken this great step and that my colleagues in the House concurred with the Senate’s common-sense compromises,” Click said.

Op-Ed: Worse than Roe! To abort or not to abort: that is NOT the question

Issue One will not restore the Roe v. Wade decision in Ohio. It goes far beyond that, further than most prochoice advocates are even aware. It is not a middle ground solution. It is not a compromise. It does not protect women’s health.... 

Click Stands with Israel with Vote on Resolution Showing Support

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) recently showed his support for the Jewish people of Israel with a vote in favor of House Bill 292. This legislation condemns the terrorist attacks of Hamas against the State of Israel. 

Click Announces Naming of Teresa Miller-Martin 9/11 Memorial Highway in Sandusky County

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) announces the official dedication of the newly named Teresa Miller-Martin 9/11 Memorial Highway, a portion of State Route 19 in Sandusky County between Link Road and Interstate 90. Click originally proposed the dedication through HB 393 of the 134th General Assembly, and the measure was ultimately passed as a component of HB 578 in the following months.

Op-Ed: Learn the Difference Between a Yes and No Vote on Issue 1

Confusion surrounding issue one is not by accident. Opponents understand that confused people won’t vote. They would rather abstain than vote wrong. In fact, one of my colleagues told me of an elderly lady who voted no by mistake and was overwhelmed in tears when she discovered her mistake. That’s why the liberal opposition is lacing their language with conservative soundbites in a red state. A little clarity will help all sides know how to vote according to their own values on this issue that was bipartisan only a few years ago...

Click Supports Biennium Operating Budget

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) voted last week to support HB 33, Ohio’s two-year operating budget. The state budget passed the House by a vote of 67-30 after deliberation between the House and Senate.

HB 33 contains many positive highlights, including increased funding for Ohio schools, universal school choice vouchers to ensure educational freedom for Ohio’s students, strong tax cuts, heavy investments in career tech education, and massive improvements to early childhood education and childcare infrastructure.

Click's SAFE Act Supported in House Vote

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act by a vote of 64-28 Wednesday.

The legislation focuses on protecting children who are experiencing gender dysphoria from harmful irreversible sex change procedures including chemical castration through puberty blockers, harmful opposite sex hormones that set the endocrine system at odds with their DNA, and invasive surgical procedures.

SAFE Act Passes out of House Committee

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) is pleased to announce the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act was favorably passed out of the House Public Health Policy Committee Wednesday. 

Through the committee process, the SAFE Act has been improved to increase mental health services to children experiencing gender identity disorder. The legislation will continue to provide safeguards for minors from experimental medicalized treatments like surgeries, prescriptions of puberty blocking drugs and cross-sex hormones...

Click Announces Charter Membership of Ohio Legislative Prayer Caucus

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) announces that he is a charter member of the newly formed Ohio Legislative Prayer Caucus (OLPC) of the 135 General Assembly. The OLPC is co-chaired by Click in the House and State Senator Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) in the Senate.

This bicameral caucus advocates for religious freedom and Judeo-Christian values that have been embedded in American culture since its foundation. The OLPC is an affiliate of the American Prayer Caucus Network (ACPN), under the direction of Congressman Randy Forbes...

Click, Ohio House Approve Constitutional Protection Amendment

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) and the Ohio House voted favorably Wednesday to approve the Constitutional Protection Amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 2. The resolution raises the required threshold of votes for an amendment to the state constitution from a simple majority to 60% of state voters. The resolution additionally provides the opportunity for Ohioans to approve the amendment on August 8th, 2023...

Click Releases Statement on State Operating Budget Proposal

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) released the following statement about the state operating budget, which passed during session Wednesday. 

“While the budget is not perfect, neither is it final. The Senate will make its mark and it will return to the House before being sent to the Governor,” Click said. “I believe there should have been more deliberation of amendments prior to and during session. However, I was pleased to add my fingerprints in a number of significant ways that I know will impact my community and the entire state of Ohio.”

House Committee Hears SAFE Act for First Time

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) presented the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act Wednesday to members of the House Public Health Policy Committee. 

The legislation would safeguard minors experiencing gender identity disorder from experimental medicalized treatments like surgeries, prescriptions of puberty blocking drugs, and cross-sex hormones...

Click Releases Statement on East Palestine Contaminants Being Disposed in Sandusky County

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) has released the following statement Monday about the East Palestine train-derailment contaminants being disposed in Sandusky County...

Click Introduces 'Save Adolescents from Experimentation' Act

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) addressed members of the media at a press conference for the Ohio Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act Wednesday.  

The bill, if passed, would protect children experiencing gender identity disorder from premature medicalization by preventing harmful surgeries and prescriptions of puberty blocking drugs and cross-sex hormones to patients under the age of 18...

Click's Memorial Highway Legislation Approved by General Assembly

State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) supported House Bill 578 today, which includes the representative’s legislation creating the Teresa Miller-Martin 9/11 Memorial Highway. The bill was approved by the General Assembly on Wednesday.

House Bill 578 is a larger road-naming and license plate bill that included Click’s House Bill 393, creating the memorial highway in honor of Teresa Miller-Martin...

Click's Bipartisan 'Testing Your Faith Act' Approved by General Assembly

State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) announces his legislation known as the “Testing Your Faith Act,” under House Bill 353 co-sponsored by State Rep. Jessica Miranda, was approved by the General Assembly on Wednesday.

This legislation will enact a section of the Ohio Revised Code to require each state institution of higher education to adopt a policy providing students with religious accommodations. Click notes that Ohio is home to religious diversity within both the workplace and the classroom.

House Bill 353 now moves to the governor for his consideration.

Click Opposes expansion of the Sunny Farms Landfill

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) submitted a letter on Friday, July 15th to the Ohio EPA opposing the expansion of the Sunny Farms Landfill in Fostoria, OH. 

“Local citizens and government officials have expressed their opposition to this expansion with tenacity and vigor, whether it be through overwhelming attendance at public hearings or by submitting detailed letters discouraging the further development of the site,” added Click. 

“My role is to represent the community in which I serve,” Click stated. “Until Sunny Farms can resolve these issues, I will advocate against further expansion.” 

Op-Ed: A Person is a Person

The beauty of the Personhood Act is in its brevity. For far too long, necessity has required that we tinker around the edges while attempting to preserve life. The now-defunct Roe v. Wade decision established artificial roadblocks to fulfilling the promise of the American Dream to every individual. This meant that we could only address the most blatant violations of our original law such as partial birth abortion, which took a child’s life midway through delivery...

The personhood of the individual from the moment they are created as a unique person is established in the premiere laws of the land as well as in contemporary science. House Bill 704 neither bestows nor confers personhood. Personhood is not ours to grant. We can only acknowledge or ignore the plain truth. The operational word in the Personhood Act is “recognize.” 

“The state of Ohio shall recognize the personhood, and protect the constitutional rights, of all unborn human individuals from the moment of conception.”

Click Introduces Legislation to Declare Personhood from the Moment of Conception

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) last week introduced House Bill 704 to add to the Ohio Revised Code that the personhood of an individual is declared from the moment of conception.

“The Personhood Act affirms what our founders declared, and science has discovered: a person is a person from the moment a new human being is created. That individual, distinguished by their very own DNA, deserves every advantage and every protection of the law including the right to life that every other human being is entitled to. From the moment of fertilization that zygote, embryo or whichever depersonalizing term you choose to use is not merely a potential human but rather human with potential."

Click Announces HB 578 Clears the Ohio House

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) is pleased to report that House Bill 578 passed the Ohio House today, which would designate a portion of State Route 19 as The Teresa Miller-Martin 9/11 Memorial Highway.

Click Highlights Local Projects from State Capital Budget

The state’s new construction budget includes funding for numerous projects throughout both Sandusky and Seneca County. 

“I’m happy investment dollars can come back to the 88th district for worthwhile projects that benefit the communities,” said Click.

Click's Bipartisan Bill Recognizing Eating Disorders Awareness Week Passes Ohio House

State Representative Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) today announced bipartisan legislation jointly sponsored by State Representative Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland), to designate the last week in February as “Eating Disorders Awareness Week has passed out of the Ohio House of Representatives.

Click's Bipartisan Bill Recognizing Eating Disorders Awareness Week Unanimously Passes Health Committee

State Representative Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) today announced bipartisan legislation jointly sponsored by State Representative Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland), to designate the last week in February as “Eating Disorders Awareness Week,” has passed unanimously out of the Ohio House Health Committee. Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign, always the last week in February, by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).

Testing Your Faith Act Moves to Ohio Senate

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) is pleased to report that House Bill 353, a bill co-sponsored with State Representative Jessica Miranda, will be headed to the Ohio Senate after a unanimous vote in the Ohio House today. 

“Individuals pursuing higher education face many necessary challenges and stressors that build their character and confidence,” said Click. “However, one conflict that they should not have to face is the decision between academic excellence and religious fidelity.”

Click Announces HB 353 Passes Ohio House Higher Education and Career Readiness Committee

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) is pleased to report that House Bill 353, a bill co-sponsored with State Representative Jessica Miranda, has been reported out of the Ohio House Higher Education and Career Readiness Committee with a vote of 12-0.

This legislation, known as the “Testing Your Faith Act,” will enact a section of the Ohio Revised Code to require each state institution of higher education to adopt a policy providing students with religious accommodations.

Click Introduced Bipartisan Bill to Recognize National Eating Disorders Week

State Representative Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) today announced bipartisan legislation, jointly sponsored by State Representative Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland), to designate the last week in February as “Eating Disorders Awareness Week.” Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign, always the last week in February, by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).

“Teens face increasing challenges every year and we cannot sit idly by allowing them to fend for themselves. This is why Rep. Sweeney and I have reached across the aisle to draw focus and attention to our hurting youth,” said Click. “Increased awareness on critical topics like this will help bring solutions one step closer to hurting families in crisis.”

Click's 'Shirley and Wilma's Law' Passes Ohio House

State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) announces House Bill 324, also known as “Shirley and Wilma’s Law,” passed out of the Ohio House today. The bill ensures that patients are allowed access to both family and clergy amid a pandemic such as COVID-19. 

“While the rights denied to Shirley and Wilma cannot be undone, it is my hope this vote today is a step in the right direction to preserving them well-into the future when it comes to families in crisis during any type of public health emergency,” Click added.

Click Announces House Bill 324 Passes Ohio House Health Committee

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) Tuesday announced that House Bill 324 passed the Ohio House of Representatives Health Committee with a vote of 14-1.

“I'm thrilled to see this bill pass through the Health Committee with such strong bipartisan support. This demonstrates that we can achieve positive outcomes for our constituents when we work together. Chairman Lipps has provided outstanding leadership and members on both sides of the aisle like Ranking Member Liston realize that we must achieve a reasonable balance between patients' rights and the safety of our healthcare heroes,” said Click.

Click Brings Attention to Local School District Workforce Issues

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) spent last Friday touring the Fremont City Schools with Superintendent Jon Detwiler. Over the course of the day, Representative Click was able to speak to many of the school's employees and students including the cafeteria staff, janitors, teachers, principals, coaches and bus drivers.

“I had a marvelous time touring the different buildings around the school district and I am very impressed with the dedication and commitments that all of the staff has to these children,” said Click. “We must continue to invest in our children and I encourage members of our community to apply for jobs to help our future generation.” 

Swearingen and Click Announce Passing of HB 314

State Representatives D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Gary Click (R-Vickery) announced today the passing of House Bill 314 out of the Ohio House to address seasonal storage and usage tax for watercraft. 

The legislation, which passed by a unanimous vote, intends to exempt the seasonal storage tax for non-state registered watercraft owners. 

Click To Introduce Bill Addressing Public Assistance Benefits Cliffs

State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) is set to soon introduce the A HAND UP Act, which seeks to minimize the public assistance benefits cliffs within Ohio. The primary goal is to assist those on public assistance programs in a way that creates opportunity to integrate into the workforce. Click is primary sponsor alongside State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus).

“We want to give people the dignity of work and reward upward career progression rather than punish it,” said Click. “To improve our workforce, it’s vital we turn consumers into contributors and that’s the intent of this bill.”

Click noted his mother as an inspiration for the bill as he saw how a benefits cliff hurt her from a career perspective. Additionally, Click points out that many on unemployment are on it cyclically multiple times.

Click Issues Statement on Senate Bill 52

State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) has issued the following statement after Senate Bill 52 was signed into law earlier today:

“One of the most important things we can do as state legislators is to listen to the input of our fellow constituents. I can confidently tell you that Ohioans within Seneca County vehemently spoke out against a wind project being built within their communities – Senate Bill 52 being signed into law solidifies their right to local control over these types of projects."

Guest Column: Shirley and Wilma - Let's Honor Their Memory

Last week, I introduced House Bill 324, also known as Shirley and Wilma’s Law. The intent of the bill is to ensure that patients have access to both family and clergy even during a pandemic such as COVID-19.our news summary here.

House Bill 324, the Shirley and Wilma’s Law, provides appropriate guidance to prevent families from facing these same struggles in the future while continuing to allow appropriate safeguards against the spread of a contagious disease. This bill is what Shirley, Wilma and their families deserved – let’s honor their memory.

Click, Ohio House Approve Resolution Honoring Local Public Official Dwight Wise

State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) and the Ohio House honored former state representative of the 85th Ohio House District Dwight Wise on the House floor. Click recognized Wise by presenting a resolution detailing Wise’s lifetime of accomplishments. Wise served the region of Sandusky County through multiple public official roles.

“I express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dwight Wise. He left such a respectable impression on all those he met,” said Click. “He honorably served the several offices he held as he contributed to our surrounding communities. I believe his sincerity and love for our state is why he made such an effective public servant – I commend him on his respectable and fulfilling life as his legacy lives on within our state as we recognize him with this resolution.”

Click, Ohio House Approve Business Fairness Act

State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) and the Ohio House overwhelmingly approved House Bill 215. The legislation allows any business that complies with safety standards from government orders or regulations to stay open.

"It’s imperative that our local business owners are treated fairly in the statewide shutdown process,” said Click. “As they have proven they can adhere to safety guidelines, they then should be able to remain open to earn a living – both owners and workers alike. This bill accomplishes that initiative.”

Click Supports House Budget Bill

The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 110, the House’s version of Ohio’s two-year budget plan. State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) voted in support of the bill. Among various aspects, the bill establishes the Fair School Funding Plan and provides a two percent income tax cut to Ohioans. A priority of Click’s, the legislation restores compensation for lost funds to The Rutherford B. Hayes Library and Museum with a 12 percent increase in funding.

Click Sworn-In as State Representative for the 88th Ohio House District

Today, State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) was officially sworn-in to his first term of office as the state representative for the 88th Ohio House District. The district includes all of Sandusky County and most of Seneca Counties.

Click wins Ohio House race

Gary Click tallied 5,385 total votes to win the Republican primary election for the 88th District seat in the Ohio House of Representatives over Shayne Thomas with 4,702 votes and Ed Ollom with 3,057 votes.

Gary Click leads Ohio House District 88 race in Republican primary election results

FREMONT - Local pastor Gary Click survived a tight three-way battle, leading the Ohio House District 88 Republican primary Tuesday.

The Sandusky Register: Three Seek Ohio House GOP Nomination

"It seems trite to say I want to make a difference, but I have a life history of making a difference," he said.

He said being a pastor has taught him to work with people in all walks of life.

"Pastoring a church is not just Bible studies and preaching," he said. "When I came to this church, they were ready to close their doors. I took a pay cut when I came here, but I saw potential."

Click's endorsement by the Ohio Republican Party has not gone over well with his two primary opponents, Shayne Thomas, a Seneca County commissioner who lives in Tiffin, and Ed Ollom, an environmental engineer who lives in Fremont.

Letter to the Editor: Gary Click is the Man for the Job

I couldn’t help but notice a number of social media posts lately that question the character and integrity of State Representative candidate Gary Click. Although I am 16 and too young to vote, I am concerned about how the results of this election will affect my future.

Having known Click for years, I sincerely question the validity of these attacks. I first met him while attending “Cowboy Camp,” a free camp for area youth, at the church he pastors (I know hundreds of us in the community know and love this fun-filled week).

The News-Messenger: Meet the Candidates

Click, pastor of Fremont Baptist Temple, said Monday he ran out of campaign signs and had to order a second batch to give out to supporters in the 88th district.

He said he's racked up endorsements from several mayors in Seneca and Sandusky counties, including those in Attica, Bellevue, Clyde, Bettsville, Woodville and Fremont.

The Hub: Sheriff Hilton Discusses His Political Endorsements

Sheriff Hilton is impressed with how Click is handling his candidacy, “he (Click) has hit the ground running and is building relationships all over the district.” Hilton also sees Click as one with strong state connections, “I think he can get things done…he has proved himself to me.”

Click Plans Meet and Greet

Click, a candidate for Ohio’s 88th District House of Representatives seat, said he decided to run for state representative because he’s interested in giving back to the community and because people asked him to.

Sandusky Register: State Republican Party Issues Endorsements

And in the race for House District 88, which includes Sandusky County and is Reineke’s current seat, the party endorsed Gary Click, pastor of Fremont Baptist Temple. There are two other Republicans in the primary opposing Click: Ed Ollom, Fremont, and Shayne Thomas, Tiffin.

Click said he’s pleased to win the endorsement. “This is the result of hard work and a commitment to the common-sense conservative principles that voters in Ohio's 88th district love and respect,” he said.

The Ohio Republican Party announces Endorsements

Gary is grateful to receive the endorsement of the Ohio Republican Party for the 88th district house seat.  

Some 88th District Mayors Rally Around Candidate Pastor Gary Click

Soon after his announcement Gary Click was traveling extensively around the district and having long conversations with many community leaders and their groups. Click shared with the Hub "They want someone who is more passionate about people than a political career. I am humbled that they see this in me, and I am determined not to let them down."

Trump Campaign Selects Gary Click

(Photo: Gary offering the opening invocation at the Columbus Trump Rally. Aug 4, 2018)

Gary Click is the only candidate for the 88th District chosen by the Trump campaign to serve as a delegate to the 2020 convention in Charlotte, NC. 

Fred LeFebvre introduces Gary to his listeners on 1370 WSPD

Fred introduces Gary to his listeners. Although Gary doesn't lead with the fact that he is a pastor, this seems to intrigue many people who cover the race. This seems to be what Fred picked up on as well and he asked some good questions related to that topic such as "Is it possible to 'take off the collar' and do the work that is necessary in the statehouse?"
While Gary doesn't run on his religion, neither does he run from it. So this is what took up much of the conversation. Gary will be back on the program with him after the first of the year.

Video: Gary Testifies before Ohio House Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Gary was invited to testify before the Ohio House Energy and Natural Resources Committee. You can view the record including other witnesses here. You can download Gary's written testimony here. You may watch his oral presentation by clicking on the image below.

The Toledo Blade: Must-see TV? Trump impeachment isn't required viewing

“Have you all been watching the news lately? I’m trying not to because it makes me sick,” declared Mr. Click, a 54-year-old pastor. 

A few members of the Seneca County GOP murmured in agreement as Mr. Click railed against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Vice President Joe Biden, between nibbling on pizza slices from a buffet.

Click Resigns from Governor's council

Click chaired the faith coalition for DeWine-Husted for Ohio during the gubernatorial campaign. Earlier this year, he assembled the Governor’s Evangelical Advisory Council (GEAC) and has served as the first chairman.

At the conclusion of this meeting, Click announced that he was formally stepping down from the GEAC to focus on his race for the 88th House District.

The Hub: Well Known Republican Enters Race for Bill Reineke’s 88th District Seat

“Hope for Ohio, there is hope, we always have to reach for hope.” State Rep. Candidate Pastor Gary Click


Pastor Gary Click publicly announced his candidacy for state representative of the 88th Ohio District on Thursday, August 15. Prior to his announcement The Hub had an opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with Pastor Gary Click. It is apparent that Gary, which his is comfortable with- as well as Pastor, has been through highs and lows in his life, but is passionate about taking those life lessons to heart and growing from them. He sees this campaign as a chance to put those experiences to work for his constituents.

The News Messenger: Local Pastor Gary Click announces bid for state legislature

The News Messenger reports on Gary's bid for state representative. 

Fremont Pastor will seek Ohio House seat

"Gary intends to run a passionate race advancing the cause of conservative principles in the 88th House District,” Click said in his announcement.

Ohio Evangelicals praise lawmakers for funding pro life pregnancy centers in two-year budget deal

According to Reverend Gary Click, Pastor of Fremont Baptist Temple and Chairman of the Governor’s Evangelical Advisory Council, “A culture of life has revived in Columbus under the administration of Governor Mike DeWine and Jon Husted. I am proud that our Governor does more than give lip service to these issues.”

Gary stands with Governor DeWine as he signs the Heartbeat Bill

Ohio Pastor criticized for "Jungle Journalism" remark in Trump Rally prayer

Randy Ludlow presents a balanced perspective on Gary's prayer for President Trump that caused such a stir. 

“That was not an attack on all journalism. There are genuine journalists out there who do a fine job,” Click said. “I believe in a free press, I just don’t believe in a free pass. Who holds journalists accountable? Every one of of us need to be held accountable ... I didn’t pray for God to strike (journalists) down, I did not seek violence.”

Pastor faces good and bad fallout from Trump rally prayer

BALLVILLE TOWNSHIP - Pastor Gary Click has been getting tremendous fallout, both positive and negative, for his spirited invocation at President Donald Trump's rally in Lewis Center on Saturday in which the Fremont pastor asked God to protect the president from "jungle journalism."

Doc Thompson (The Blaze) adds context to Gary's prayer at the Trump Rally

Gary was invited to give the invocation at the Trump Rally held in Lewis Center Ohio on August 4, 2018. CNN and others took a single line of the prayer out of context and made false allegations against him. Doc Thompson sets the record straight. 

Pastor at Trump Rall asks God to protect president from jungle journalism

CNN takes exception to the term "jungle journalism" coined by Gary Click to describe predatory reporters who target their victims like prey rather than objectively reporting the truth. 

Gary respects the free press and admires those who report without bias. 

Pastor prays for 'lion-hearted' Donald Trump

A short clip from Gary's prayer at the Trump Rally on August 4, 2018. 

Cowboy Camp: God, Guns and Horses

Sherry Trusty reports for the News Messenger on Cowboy Camp, an annual event hosted by the Fremont Baptist Temple, where Click serves as pastor. 

Church honors veterans with baseball-style trading cards

Pastor Gary Click of Fremont Baptist Temple said the idea for the cards came when he was trying to find a way to further recognize local veterans.
“Every year at Veteran’s Day, we try to honor our vets, and I was trying to think of something meaningful and lasting. The cards are something they can give out and share with others,” Click said.

Local Courts, state issues discussed at political forum

The Rev. Gary Click, pastor of Fremont Baptist Temple and a member of the district Republican Central Committee, also spoke to PAGE members about statewide ballot issues 1 and 2.

Ohioan leads effort to include prayer in WWII Memorial

“God laid it on my heart that our community should contribute $1,000,” Pastor Gary Click told the congregation during the presentation. “I want to inspire you to have a part in our nation’s heritage.”

Local pastor joins Mandel's faith-based team

FREMONT - A local pastor has joined U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel's faith-based outreach team and its mission of furthering religious freedoms. 

The Rev. Gary Click, pastor of Fremont Baptist Temple and a member of the district Republican Central Committee, has been named Deputy Co-Chairman of Northwest Ohio as part of Mandel's faith team.

Kids go to Cowboy Camp

The Sandusky Register reports on Cowboy Camp, a unique ministry under the direction of Gary Click that connects with kids in the community. 

Local Pastor nominated for state GOP committee

Justin Smith, Chairman of the Sandusky County Republican party, said they choose to recommend Click from a pool of several good candidates.

“The committee was impressed with Gary Click's reputation and to his commitment to the Republican Party,” Smith said.

The News Messenger: Local pastor nominated for GOP state committee

The News Messenger reports on Gary's nomination to the Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee.