Biographical Information
Born: June 14, 1954 in Peru, Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Jody
Children: Adam, Amy, Andrew
Education: Ohio State Univ., Ag. Tech. Ins. Assoc. Degree Animal Sciences
Employment/Military Record: Self-employed since 1978, Ohio Ag. Res. and Develp. Ctr, OARDC 1974-78
Community Activities: Member Farm Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, NFIB, NRA, Pheasants Forever
Religion: Methodist
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
U.S. House (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2026)
Senate (1/1/2009 - 12/31/2010)
House (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2008)
Other Offices: State Representative 2003-present
Elections and Political Participation
U.S. House 7th District 2022
Withdrew
U.S. House 7th District 2020
General Vote:
231,246 of 342,478 (67%)
Primary Vote:
52,204 of 52,204 (100%)
U.S. House 7th District 2018
General Vote:
150,317 of 255,422 (58%)
Primary Vote:
41,954 of 53,811 (77%)
U.S. House 7th District 2016
General Vote:
194,146 of 302,810 (64%)
Primary Vote:
79,853 of 106,888 (74%)
U.S. House 7th District 2014
General Vote:
149,481 of 149,481 (100%)
Primary Vote:
32,188 of 32,188 (100%)
U.S. House 7th District 2012
General Vote:
174,836 of 308,522 (56%)
Primary Vote:
53,396 of 66,906 (79%)
U.S. House 18th District 2010
General Vote:
105,728 of 196,008 (53%)
Primary Vote:
10,953 of 52,221 (20%)
Ohio Senate 22nd District 2008
General Vote:
88,123 of 148,959 (59%)
Primary Vote:
30,025 of 30,025 (100%)
Ohio House 97th District 2006
General Vote:
21,853 of 36,133 (60%)
Primary Vote:
9,705 of 9,705 (100%)
Ohio House 97th District 2004
General Vote:
29,553 of 45,566 (64%)
Primary Vote:
9,900 of 9,900 (100%)
Political Activities: Ohio Farm Bureau Board of Trustees; Ohio Livestock Coalition; Ohio Cooperative Council; Ohio Farm Bureau Alliance Group