 At the state level , Kent is in the 68th district of the Ohio House of Representatives , represented since 2011 by Democrat Kathleen Clyde , a Kent resident . In the State Senate , Kent is part of the 18th district , represented since 2011 by Republican John Eklund of Geauga County . At the Federal level , Kent is included in Ohio 's 13th congressional district , represented since 2003 by Democrat Tim Ryan of Niles . 
