GOP State Rep. Jena Powell Drafts Bill to Stop Ohio's COVID Vaccination Lottery From Taking Place On 5/22/21 at 3:26 PM EDT Jena Powell, a Republican state representative in Ohio, is drafting legislation to stop Governor Mike DeWine from running a vaccine lottery program that seeks to give five lucky Ohioans $1 million for receiving the COVID-19 jab. Earlier this month, DeWine, a Republican, announced the creation of the Vax-a-Million lottery, a free $5 million state lottery open only to residents who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning May 26, the program is set to award $1 million each week to adult Ohio residents who have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine. A separate program is set up for vaccinated teenagers under the age of 18, who will receive a full ride scholarship to any Ohio college or university.