Rep. Dontavius Jarrells

(D-Columbus)
3 Terms
House District 1
14th Fl.
614-466-5343

Rep01@ohiohouse.gov
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Biographical Information

Born: in Cleveland
Education: Hiram College
Employment/Military Record: Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), Franklin County Treasurer's Office

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026)
House Assistant Minority Leader (1/1/2025 - 6/24/2025)
House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
House Assistant Minority Leader (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
House (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022)
Other Offices: Former LSC fellow and Statehouse staff member

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio House 1st District 2024
General Vote: 34,502 of 34,502 (100%)
Primary Vote: 6,573 of 6,573 (100%)
Endorsements: Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC (general)

Ohio House 1st District 2022
General Vote: 30,160 of 30,160 (100%)
Primary Vote: 3,960 of 6,063 (65%)
Endorsements: National Federation of Independent Business - Ohio PAC (primary); Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC; Ohio Education Association; Ohio Federation of Teachers; Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary); Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio; Pro-Choice Ohio

Ohio House 25th District 2020
General Vote: 39,519 of 48,055 (82%)
Primary Vote: 6,015 of 13,236 (45%)

Ohio House 25th District 2016
Primary Vote: 4,012 of 15,427 (26%)

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Stephanie Ogonuwe, Legislative Aide
stephanie.ogonuwe@ohiohouse.gov

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