Biographical Information

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: 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 Senate28th District 2020
General Vote: 86,413 of 144,752 (59%)
Primary Vote: 23,080 of 23,080 (100%)

Ohio Senate28th District 2016
General Vote: 80,713 of 132,467 (60%)
Primary Vote: 23,217 of 23,217 (100%)

Ohio House34th District 2012
General Vote: 38,351 of 47,300 (81%)
Primary Vote: 6,157 of 7,524 (81%)

Ohio House44th District 2010
General Vote: 19,006 of 24,631 (77%)
Primary Vote: 4,354 of 4,354 (100%)

Ohio House44th District 2008
General Vote: 35,011 of 35,011 (100%)
Primary Vote: 17,571 of 17,571 (100%)

Ohio House44th District 2006
General Vote: 21,579 of 26,800 (80%)
Primary Vote: 8,414 of 10,851 (77%)

Committee Assignments
Community Revitalization
Ranking Minority Member
Finance
Ranking Minority Member
Small Business & Economic Opportunity
Ranking Minority Member
Education
Key Legislative Staff
Cole Calloway, Senior Legislative Aide
cole.calloway@ohiosenate.gov

Sponsored Legislation
SB 54
African Immigrants
SB 105
Mental Health Services
SB 107
Special Interest License Plates
SB 125
Plate Designation
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