Biographical Information

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Barbara
Children: Two
Education: Doctorate, urban studies, University of Akron, master's degree, public administration, Harvard University JFK School of Government; master's, social and applied economics, Wright State University; bachelor's, organizational behavior, Ohio University

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

Senate (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2024)
House (1/1/2007 - 12/31/2014)
Other Offices: Ohio House (1983-2000)

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio Senate 28th District 2020
General Vote: 86,413 of 144,752 (59%)
Primary Vote: 23,080 of 23,080 (100%)

Ohio Senate 28th District 2016
General Vote: 80,713 of 132,467 (60%)
Primary Vote: 23,217 of 23,217 (100%)

Ohio House 34th District 2012
General Vote: 38,351 of 47,300 (81%)
Primary Vote: 6,157 of 7,524 (81%)

Ohio House 44th District 2010
General Vote: 19,006 of 24,631 (77%)
Primary Vote: 4,354 of 4,354 (100%)

Ohio House 44th District 2008
General Vote: 35,011 of 35,011 (100%)
Primary Vote: 17,571 of 17,571 (100%)

Ohio House 44th District 2006
General Vote: 21,579 of 26,800 (80%)
Primary Vote: 8,414 of 10,851 (77%)

Committee Assignments
Community Revitalization
Ranking Minority Member
Finance
Ranking Minority Member
Small Business & Economic Opportunity
Ranking Minority Member
Education
Key Legislative Staff
Yondris Ferguson, Senior Legislative Aide
yondris.ferguson@ohiosenate.gov
Alex Gonia, Legislative Aide
alex.gonia@ohiosenate.gov

Sponsored Legislation
SB 54
African Immigrants
SB 105
Mental Health Services
SB 107
Special Interest License Plates
SB 125
Plate Designation
SB 141
Road Naming
SB 166
Business Loans
SB 176
Child Support
SB 187
Firearms
SB 188
Firearms Dealers
SB 189
Firearm Safety
SB 210
Week Designation
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