Home Address: 409 S. Mitchell Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-1984
rgardner@wcnet.org
Born: August 20, 1958 in Bowling Green, Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Sandy
Children: Brooks, Christina, Austin (Children)
Education: B.S. in Education; M.A. in Political Science -- both from Bowling Green State U.
Employment/Military Record: Teacher, Realtor, State Legislator
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Ohio Senate 2nd District 2016
General Vote:
115,977 of 174,248 (66%)
Primary Vote:
49,408 of 49,408 (100%)
Ohio Senate 2nd District 2012
General Vote:
100,272 of 170,935 (58%)
Primary Vote:
28,392 of 35,657 (79%)
Ohio House 6th District 2010
General Vote:
27,891 of 41,484 (67%)
Primary Vote:
7,218 of 7,218 (100%)
Ohio House 6th District 2008
General Vote:
36,262 of 58,238 (62%)
Primary Vote:
10,681 of 10,681 (100%)
Ohio Senate 2nd District 2004
General Vote:
105,474 of 167,738 (62%)
Primary Vote:
30,278 of 49,469 (61%)
Other Offices: Ohio House 1985-2000; Ohio Senate 2001-2008; Ohio House 2008-12.
Community Activities: Sons of the American Legion; Friends of the Libraries, Wood County Historical Society, Friends of the Parks,.
Religion: Lutheran
