Biographical Information
Born: October 29, 1954 in Cincinnati
Marital Status: Single
Children: Andrew, Bradley
Education: University of Cincinnati, 1973-75, History, B.A. University of Cincinnati, 1975-78, Law, J.D.
Community Activities: Western Economic Council, Ohio State Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Foundation, Delhi Historical Society, Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis Club
Religion: Presbyterian
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House Majority Floor Leader (1/24/2023 - 12/31/2024)
House (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2024)
House Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022)
House (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
House Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
House (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
House Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
Senate (12/15/2007 - 12/31/2016)
House (1/1/2003 - 10/9/2007)
Other Offices: Cincinnati Public School Board 1990-93 Green Township Trustee 1994-2000 Ohio House of Representatives 2001-2007 Ohio Senate 2007-2016 Ohio House of Representatives 2017-present
Elections and Political Participation
Ohio House 30th District 2022
General Vote:
33,728 of 47,018 (71%)
Primary Vote:
4,635 of 5,666 (81%)
Endorsements:
Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (primary);
National Federation of Independent Business - Ohio PAC (primary);
Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC;
Ohio Education Association;
Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (primary);
Ohio Right to Life PAC (general);
Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary)
Ohio House 30th District 2020
General Vote:
41,396 of 57,327 (72%)
Primary Vote:
7,620 of 7,620 (100%)
Ohio House 30th District 2018
General Vote:
33,068 of 47,424 (69%)
Primary Vote:
6,137 of 6,137 (100%)
Ohio House 30th District 2016
General Vote:
39,970 of 54,449 (73%)
Primary Vote:
16,145 of 16,145 (100%)
Ohio Senate 8th District 2012
General Vote:
102,742 of 165,781 (61%)
Primary Vote:
24,460 of 24,460 (100%)
Ohio Senate 8th District 2008
General Vote:
98,558 of 163,848 (60%)
Primary Vote:
26,615 of 26,615 (100%)
Ohio House 30th District 2006
General Vote:
34,939 of 34,939 (100%)
Primary Vote:
7,383 of 7,383 (100%)
Ohio House 30th District 2004
General Vote:
42,012 of 57,688 (72%)
Primary Vote:
9,209 of 9,209 (100%)
Political Activities: Hamilton County Republican Party Executive Committee Green Township Republican Club, Board of Directors
