Biographical Information
Born: August 1, 1950 in Cleveland
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Pamela
Children: Angela, Rocky
Education: Cuyahoga Community College; Kent State University
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2022)
Senate Minority Leader (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2022)
House (1/1/2005 - 12/31/2012)
Elections and Political Participation
Ohio Senate 25th District 2018
General Vote:
93,569 of 125,292 (74%)
Primary Vote:
17,877 of 30,301 (58%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Ohio Senate 25th District 2014
General Vote:
65,784 of 87,318 (75%)
Primary Vote:
13,805 of 26,453 (52%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Ohio House 7th District 2010
General Vote:
23,642 of 30,856 (76%)
Primary Vote:
7,514 of 7,514 (100%)
Ohio House 7th District 2008
General Vote:
36,361 of 44,554 (81%)
Primary Vote:
17,248 of 17,248 (100%)
Ohio House 7th District 2006
General Vote:
23,956 of 30,094 (79%)
Primary Vote:
6,760 of 6,760 (100%)
Ohio House 7th District 2004
General Vote:
33,403 of 45,395 (73%)
Primary Vote:
8,738 of 15,922 (54%)
