John Adams

Biographical Information

Born: January 14, 1960 in Urbana, Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Tara
Children: Alex, Brian, Andrew, Maria, Lisa, and Claire
Education: Celina Senior High School, Attended Mesa Community College, San Diego
Employment/Military Record: Business owner, Francis Furniture, Celina and Bellefontaine / U.S. Navy SEAL
Religion: Catholic

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2013 - 12/31/2014)
House Assistant Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2013 - 12/31/2014)
House (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2012)
House Majority Whip (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2012)
House (1/1/2009 - 12/31/2010)
House Minority Whip (1/1/2009 - 12/31/2010)
House (1/1/2007 - 12/31/2008)

Elections and Political Participation

Secretary of State 2022
Primary Vote: 331,814 of 938,958 (35%)

Ohio Senate 12th District 2016
Primary Vote: 24,408 of 67,145 (36%)

Ohio House 85th District 2012
General Vote: 37,193 of 37,193 (100%)
Primary Vote: 9,928 of 13,773 (72%)

Ohio House 78th District 2010
General Vote: 30,832 of 41,475 (74%)
Primary Vote: 8,191 of 8,191 (100%)

Ohio House 78th District 2008
General Vote: 43,069 of 43,069 (100%)
Primary Vote: 11,981 of 11,981 (100%)

Ohio House 78th District 2006
General Vote: 21,783 of 41,690 (52%)
Primary Vote: 5,624 of 11,198 (50%)

Political Activities: Candidate, House of Reps. 2000, 2002


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