Biographical Information

Born: August 25, 1967 in Royal Oak, MI
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Tina
Children: Alex, Katie, Kylie
Education: University of Dayton BA Education, MA Communications
Employment/Military Record: Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Vice-President of Business and Economic Development; Member of the Ohio House of Representatives, 37th District from 2001-2008; Speaker, Ohio House of Representatives from 2005-2008; Chair, Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Secretary of State 2014
General Vote: 1,791,037 of 2,982,100 (60%)
Primary Vote: 501,025 of 501,025 (100%)

Secretary of State 2014
Primary Vote: NA

Secretary of State 2010
General Vote: 1,973,422 of 3,661,074 (53%)
Primary Vote: 499,237 of 741,659 (67%)

Ohio Senate 6th District 2008
General Vote: 91,073 of 148,011 (61%)
Primary Vote: 30,822 of 30,822 (100%)

Ohio House 37th District 2006
General Vote: 27,548 of 27,548 (100%)
Primary Vote: 6,528 of 6,528 (100%)

Ohio House 37th District 2004
General Vote: 35,551 of 54,499 (65%)
Primary Vote: 8,562 of 8,562 (100%)

Political Activities: Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce