Biographical Information
Born: December 1, 1969 in Newark, OH
Marital Status: married
Spouse: Cheri
Children: Savannah (22) Heather (21) Jayme (16)
Education: Capital Univ. B.A. double major in Public Adm. and Political Science
Religion: Christian; Heath Church of Christ
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate Majority Whip (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2022)
Senate President Pro Tempore (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2022)
House (1/1/2007 - 12/31/2014)
Senate (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2022)
Other Offices: Newark City Council 92-94; State Rep '95-98; St. Senate '98-'06 Rep
Elections and Political Participation
Ohio Senate 31st District 2018
General Vote:
84,162 of 125,673 (66%)
Primary Vote:
24,217 of 24,217 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Ohio Senate 31st District 2014
General Vote:
63,973 of 98,385 (65%)
Primary Vote:
17,087 of 17,087 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Ohio House 71st District 2012
General Vote:
31,912 of 51,651 (61%)
Primary Vote:
12,437 of 12,437 (100%)
Ohio House 71st District 2010
General Vote:
28,752 of 41,417 (69%)
Primary Vote:
12,937 of 12,937 (100%)
Ohio House 71st District 2008
General Vote:
35,447 of 57,113 (62%)
Primary Vote:
13,546 of 13,546 (100%)
Ohio House 71st District 2006
General Vote:
17,274 of 27,145 (63%)
Primary Vote:
9,296 of 9,296 (100%)
