Biographical Information
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Barbara
Children: Two
Education: Doctorate, urban studies, University of Akron, master's degree, public administration, Harvard University JFK School of Government; master's, social and applied economics, Wright State University; bachelor's, organizational behavior, Ohio University
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2024)
House (1/1/2007 - 12/31/2014)
Other Offices: Ohio House (1983-2000)
Elections and Political Participation
Ohio Senate 28th District 2020
General Vote:
86,413 of 144,752 (59%)
Primary Vote:
23,080 of 23,080 (100%)
Ohio Senate 28th District 2016
General Vote:
80,713 of 132,467 (60%)
Primary Vote:
23,217 of 23,217 (100%)
Ohio House 34th District 2012
General Vote:
38,351 of 47,300 (81%)
Primary Vote:
6,157 of 7,524 (81%)
Ohio House 44th District 2010
General Vote:
19,006 of 24,631 (77%)
Primary Vote:
4,354 of 4,354 (100%)
Ohio House 44th District 2008
General Vote:
35,011 of 35,011 (100%)
Primary Vote:
17,571 of 17,571 (100%)
Ohio House 44th District 2006
General Vote:
21,579 of 26,800 (80%)
Primary Vote:
8,414 of 10,851 (77%)
