Biographical Information
Born: 1953
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Darlene
Children: Two
Education: Attended Kent State University, Perry High School
Community Activities: Canton Jaycees, Canton Urban League, North Canton/Canton Regional Chambers of Commerce
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Senate President Pro Tempore (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
Senate (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2022)
Senate Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2022)
House (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
House Speaker Pro Tempore (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2016)
House Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2016)
House (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014)
Senate (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2010)
Other Offices: Senate, 2002-present, House of Representatives, 1993-2002
Elections and Political Participation
Ohio Senate 29th District 2022
General Vote:
95,571 of 95,571 (100%)
Primary Vote:
6,744 of 6,744 (100%)
Endorsements:
Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (primary);
Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC (primary);
Ohio Education Association (general);
Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (primary);
Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary)
Ohio Senate 29th District 2018
General Vote:
74,110 of 123,746 (59%)
Primary Vote:
22,127 of 22,127 (100%)
Ohio House 48th District 2016
General Vote:
44,989 of 44,989 (100%)
Primary Vote:
20,148 of 20,148 (100%)
Ohio House 48th District 2014
General Vote:
28,267 of 28,267 (100%)
Primary Vote:
5,942 of 5,942 (100%)
Ohio House 48th District 2012
General Vote:
32,810 of 57,225 (57%)
Primary Vote:
11,850 of 11,850 (100%)
Ohio House 51st District 2010
General Vote:
31,793 of 45,835 (69%)
Primary Vote:
11,290 of 11,290 (100%)
U.S. House 16th District 2008
General Vote:
115,465 of 257,263 (44%)
Primary Vote:
32,503 of 68,720 (47%)
Ohio Senate 29th District 2006
General Vote:
40,387 of 73,937 (54%)
Primary Vote:
24,839 of 24,839 (100%)