Biographical Information
Born: in Warren, PA
Marital Status: Married
Education: B.A. in History (Mount Union College), Juris Doctor (Capital University Law)
Community Activities: Canton Rotary Club
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House Speaker Pro Tempore (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
Senate (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2024)
Other Offices: State Representative , State Senator
Elections and Political Participation
Ohio House48th District 2022
General Vote:
33,867 of 48,913 (69%)
Primary Vote:
2,788 of 2,788 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (primary);
National Federation of Independent Business - Ohio PAC (primary);
Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC (primary);
Ohio Education Association;
Ohio Federation of Teachers;
Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (primary);
Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary)
Ohio House48th District 2020
General Vote:
49,838 of 49,838 (100%)
Primary Vote:
7,865 of 7,865 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Ohio House48th District 2018
General Vote:
30,855 of 48,114 (64%)
Primary Vote:
9,085 of 9,085 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Ohio Senate29th District 2014
General Vote:
60,111 of 90,135 (66%)
Primary Vote:
11,471 of 14,216 (80%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Ohio Senate29th District 2010
General Vote:
67,412 of 113,768 (59%)
Primary Vote:
24,827 of 24,827 (100%)
Ohio House51st District 2008
General Vote:
37,957 of 37,957 (100%)
Primary Vote:
13,610 of 13,610 (100%)
Ohio House51st District 2006
General Vote:
18,876 of 30,033 (62%)
Primary Vote:
12,558 of 12,558 (100%)
Ohio House51st District 2004
General Vote:
52,948 of 52,948 (100%)
Primary Vote:
10,693 of 10,693 (100%)
