Rep. Beth Lear

(R-Galena)
1 Term
House District 61
12th Fl.
614-466-1431

rep61@ohiohouse.gov
Official Website

Biographical Information

Born: April 7, 1967 in Columbus
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Jeffrey Lear
Children: Two
Education: The Ohio State University, BA, International Relations
Employment/Military Record: Ohio House of Representative - Legislative Aide, 8 years; The Buckeye Institute - Education Policy Analyst, 2006-2009; Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio - VP Government Affairs, 2020-Present
Community Activities: Delaware County Library - Board Member; Xenos Christian Fellowship, NRA member, Powell Polaris 9-12, Central Ohio As a Mom, Columbus Tea Party; Board Member of Two Charter Schools
Religion: Christian

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: Ohio Air National Guard, including active duty (6 years); Served at the Pentagon during Desert Storm

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio House 61st District 2024
General Vote: 44,036 of 71,203 (61%)
Primary Vote: 12,770 of 17,431 (73%)
Endorsements: Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC (general)

Ohio House 61st District 2022
General Vote: 30,663 of 51,995 (58%)
Primary Vote: 4,685 of 8,039 (58%)
Endorsements: National Federation of Independent Business - Ohio PAC (primary); Ohio Right to Life PAC (general)

Ohio House 68th District 2016
Primary Vote: 8,911 of 25,792 (34%)

Ohio House 2nd District 2010
Primary Vote: 3,803 of 17,042 (22%)

Political Activities: Delaware County Republican Central Committee - Member, 2010-Present

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
McKenna Cline, Legislative Aide
mckenna.cline@ohiohouse.gov

Sponsored Legislation
HB 112
Medical Interventions
HB 153
School Board Elections
HB 155
DEI
HB 262
Designation
HB 320
Primary Elections
HB 369
Diagnostic Assessments
HJR 6
Property Tax
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