Biographical Information
Born: 1952 in Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Pam
Children: Four
Education: Cincinnati Police Cadet Program
Community Activities: lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Sentinel Police Association, member of the Masonic Gothic Lodge 121, and serves as the Political Awareness Chairman of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Action Network
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Senate Assistant Minority Leader (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022)
Senate (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2022)
Senate Assistant Minority Leader (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2022)
Senate (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
Senate Assistant Minority Whip (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
Other Offices: 1972 - 2000 Cincinnati Police Officer, Retired; 2000-2005 - Executive Director, Cincinnati Human Relations Commission; 2005-2013 - Cincinnati City Councilman
Elections and Political Participation
Ohio House 25th District 2024
General Vote:
32,974 of 39,249 (84%)
Primary Vote:
5,251 of 5,251 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Ohio House 25th District 2022
General Vote:
22,205 of 28,633 (77%)
Primary Vote:
2,950 of 2,950 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Ohio Federation of Teachers;
Ohio Nurses Association (primary);
Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (primary);
Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (primary);
Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary);
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio;
Pro-Choice Ohio (primary)
Ohio Senate 9th District 2018
General Vote:
94,548 of 124,572 (75%)
Primary Vote:
18,115 of 24,513 (73%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Ohio Senate 9th District 2014
General Vote:
47,256 of 82,972 (56%)
Primary Vote:
4,298 of 12,933 (33%)
Campaign Finance Reports
