131st Ohio General Assembly | |||||
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Overview | |||||
Term | January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2017 | ||||
Ohio Senate | |||||
Senate party standings | |||||
Members | 33 (23 R, 10 D) | ||||
President of the Senate | Keith Faber (R) | ||||
President Pro Tempore | Larry Obhof (R) | ||||
Party control | Republican Party | ||||
Ohio House of Representatives | |||||
House party standings | |||||
Members | 99 (65 R, 34 D) | ||||
House Speaker | Cliff Rosenberger (R) | ||||
Party control | Republican Party | ||||
Sessions | |||||
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The One Hundred Thirty-first Ohio General Assembly was a meeting of the Ohio state legislature, composed of the Ohio State Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives. It convened in Columbus, Ohio on January 5, 2015 and is scheduled to adjourn January 2, 2017. The apportionment of legislative districts is based on the 2010 United States census and 2011 redistricting plan. Both the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives were retained by the Ohio Republican Party.
Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | Vacant | ||
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Republican | Democratic | |||
End of previous Assembly | 23 | 10 | 33 | 0 |
Begin (January 3, 2015) | 23 | 10 | 33 | 0 |
Latest voting share | 69.7% | 30.3% |
Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | Vacant | ||
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Democratic | Republican | |||
End of previous Assembly | 39 | 60 | 99 | 0 |
Begin (January 3, 2015) | 34 | 65 | 99 | 0 |
Latest voting share | 39.4% | 60.6% |
District | Senator | Party | Residence | First elected | Term Limited |
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1 | Cliff Hite | Republican | Liberty Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2022 |
2 | Randy Gardner | Republican | Bowling Green | 2012 | 2020 |
3 | Kevin Bacon | Republican | Minerva Park | 2010 | 2018 |
4 | Bill Coley | Republican | Liberty Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
5 | Bill Beagle | Republican | Tipp City | 2010 | 2018 |
6 | Peggy Lehner | Republican | Kettering | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
7 | Steve Wilson | Republican | Maineville | 2017 (Appt.) | 2026 |
8 | Bill Seitz | Republican | Green Township | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
9 | Cecil Thomas | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2014 | 2022 |
10 | Bob Hackett | Republican | London | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
11 | Edna Brown | Democratic | Toledo | 2010 | 2018 |
12 | Keith Faber | Republican | Jefferson Township | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
13 | Gayle Manning | Republican | North Ridgeville | 2010 | 2018 |
14 | Joe Uecker | Republican | Miami Township | 2012 | 2020 |
15 | Charleta Tavares | Democratic | Columbus | 2010 | 2018 |
16 | Jim Hughes | Republican | Columbus | 2008 | 2016 |
17 | Bob Peterson | Republican | Jasper Township | 2012 (Appt.) | 2022 |
18 | John Eklund | Republican | Munson Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
19 | Kris Jordan | Republican | Scioto Township | 2010 | 2018 |
20 | Troy Balderson | Republican | Falls Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
21 | Sandra Williams | Democratic | Cleveland | 2014 | 2022 |
22 | Larry Obhof | Republican | Montville Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
23 | Michael J. Skindell | Democratic | Lakewood | 2010 | 2018 |
24 | Tom Patton | Republican | Strongsville | 2008 (Appt.) | 2016 |
25 | Kenny Yuko | Democratic | Richmond Heights | 2014 | 2022 |
26 | David Burke | Republican | Marysville | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
27 | Frank LaRose | Republican | Copley Township | 2010 | 2018 |
28 | Tom Sawyer | Democratic | Akron | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
29 | Scott Oelslager | Republican | North Canton | 2010 | 2018 |
30 | Lou Gentile | Democratic | Steubenville | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
31 | Jay Hottinger | Republican | Newark | 2014 | 2022 |
32 | Capri Cafaro | Democratic | Liberty Township | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
33 | Joe Schiavoni | Democratic | Boardman | 2009 (Appt.) | 2018 |
District | Representative | Party | Residence | First Elected | Term Limited |
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1 | Ron Amstutz | Republican | Wooster | 2008 | 2016 |
2 | Mark Romanchuk | Republican | Ontario | 2012 | 2020 |
3 | Theresa Gavarone | Republican | Bowling Green | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
4 | Robert Cupp | Republican | Shawnee Township | 2014 | 2022 |
5 | Tim Ginter | Republican | Salem | 2014 | 2022 |
6 | Marlene Anielski | Republican | Walton Hills | 2010 | 2018 |
7 | Mike Dovilla | Republican | Berea | 2010 | 2018 |
8 | Kent Smith | Democratic | Euclid | 2014 | 2022 |
9 | Janine Boyd | Democratic | Cleveland Heights | 2014 | 2022 |
10 | Bill Patmon | Democratic | Cleveland | 2010 | 2018 |
11 | Stephanie Howse | Democratic | Cleveland | 2014 | 2022 |
12 | John E. Barnes, Jr. | Democratic | Cleveland | 2010 | 2018 |
13 | Nickie Antonio | Democratic | Lakewood | 2010 | 2018 |
14 | Martin Sweeney | Democratic | Cleveland | 2014 | 2022 |
15 | Nicholas J. Celebrezze | Democratic | Parma | 2012 (Appt.) | 2020 |
16 | Nan Baker | Republican | Westlake | 2008 | 2016 |
17 | Michael Curtin | Democratic | Marble Cliff | 2012 | 2020 |
18 | Kristin Boggs | Democratic | Columbus | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
19 | Anne Gonzales | Republican | Westerville | 2010 | 2018 |
20 | Heather Bishoff | Democratic | Jefferson Township | 2012 | 2020 |
21 | Mike Duffey | Republican | Worthington | 2010 | 2018 |
22 | David Leland | Democratic | Columbus | 2014 | 2022 |
23 | Cheryl Grossman | Republican | Grove City | 2008 | 2016 |
24 | Stephanie Kunze | Republican | Hilliard | 2012 | 2020 |
25 | Kevin Boyce | Democratic | Columbus | 2012 (Appt.) | 2020 |
26 | Hearcel Craig | Democratic | Columbus | 2014 | 2022 |
27 | Tom Brinkman | Republican | Cincinnati | 2014 | 2022 |
28 | Jonathan Dever | Republican | Madeira | 2014 | 2022 |
29 | Louis Blessing | Republican | Colerain Township | 2012 | 2020 |
30 | Louis Terhar | Republican | Green Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
31 | Denise Driehaus | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2008 | 2016 |
32 | Christie Bryant | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2014 | 2022 |
33 | Alicia Reece | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2010 (Appt.) | 2018 |
34 | Emilia Sykes | Democratic | Akron | 2014 | 2022 |
35 | Greta Johnson | Democratic | Akron | 2014 | 2022 |
36 | Anthony DeVitis | Republican | Green | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
37 | Kristina Roegner | Republican | Hudson | 2010 | 2018 |
38 | Marilyn Slaby | Republican | Copley Township | 2012 (Appt.) | 2020 |
39 | Fred Strahorn | Democratic | Dayton | 2012 | 2020 |
40 | Michael Henne | Republican | Clayton | 2010 | 2018 |
41 | Jim Butler | Republican | Oakwood | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
42 | Niraj Antani | Republican | Miamisburg | 2014 (Appt.) | 2022 |
43 | Jeff Rezabek | Republican | Clayton | 2014 | 2022 |
44 | Michael Ashford | Democratic | Toledo | 2010 | 2018 |
45 | Teresa Fedor | Democratic | Toledo | 2010 | 2018 |
46 | Michael Sheehy | Democratic | Oregon | 2013 (Appt.) | 2020 |
47 | Derek Merrin | Republican | Waterville | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
48 | Kirk Schuring | Republican | Jackson Township | 2010 | 2018 |
49 | Stephen Slesnick | Democratic | Canton | 2008 (Appt.) | 2016 |
50 | Christina Hagan | Republican | Marlboro Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
51 | Wes Retherford | Republican | Hamilton | 2012 | 2020 |
52 | Margaret Conditt | Republican | Liberty Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
53 | Candice Keller | Republican | Middletown | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
54 | Paul Zeltwanger | Republican | Mason | 2014 | 2022 |
55 | Nathan Manning | Republican | North Ridgeville | 2014 | 2022 |
56 | Dan Ramos | Democratic | Lorain | 2010 | 2018 |
57 | Terry Boose | Republican | Norwalk Township | 2008 | 2016 |
58 | Michele Lepore-Hagan | Democratic | Youngstown | 2014 | 2022 |
59 | John Boccieri | Democratic | Poland | 2015 (Appt.) | 2024 |
60 | John Rogers | Democratic | Mentor-on-the-Lake | 2012 | 2020 |
61 | Ron Young | Republican | Leroy Township | 2010 | 2018 |
62 | Ron Maag | Republican | Salem Township | 2008 | 2016 |
63 | Sean O'Brien | Democratic | Bazetta Township | 2010 | 2018 |
64 | Michael O'Brien | Democratic | Warren | 2014 | 2022 |
65 | John Becker | Republican | Union Township | 2012 | 2020 |
66 | Doug Green | Republican | Russellville | 2012 | 2020 |
67 | Andrew Brenner | Republican | Powell | 2010 | 2018 |
68 | Margaret Ruhl | Republican | Mount Vernon | 2008 | 2016 |
69 | Steve Hambley | Republican | Brunswick | 2014 | 2022 |
70 | Dave Hall | Republican | Millersburg | 2008 | 2016 |
71 | Scott Ryan | Republican | Granville Township | 2014 | 2022 |
72 | Bill Hayes | Republican | Harrison Township | 2010 | 2018 |
73 | Rick Perales | Republican | Beavercreek | 2012 | 2020 |
74 | Bill Dean | Republican | Xenia | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
75 | Kathleen Clyde | Democratic | Kent | 2010 | 2018 |
76 | Sarah LaTourette | Republican | Chagrin Falls | 2014 | 2022 |
77 | Tim Schaffer | Republican | Lancaster | 2014 | 2022 |
78 | Ron Hood | Republican | Walnut Township | 2012 | 2020 |
79 | Kyle Koehler | Republican | German Township | 2014 | 2022 |
80 | Steve Huffman | Republican | Tipp City | 2014 | 2022 |
81 | Rob McColley | Republican | Napoleon | 2014 | 2022 |
82 | Tony Burkley | Republican | Benton Township | 2012 | 2020 |
83 | Robert Sprague | Republican | Findlay | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
84 | Jim Buchy | Republican | Greenville | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
85 | Nino Vitale | Republican | Union Township | 2014 | 2022 |
86 | Dorothy Liggett Pelanda | Republican | Allen Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
87 | Wesley Goodman | Republican | Cardington | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
88 | Bill Reineke | Republican | Eden Township | 2014 | 2022 |
89 | Steve Arndt | Republican | Port Clinton | 2015 (Appt.) | 2024 |
90 | Terry Johnson | Republican | Rush Township | 2010 | 2018 |
91 | Cliff Rosenberger | Republican | Vernon Township | 2010 | 2018 |
92 | Gary Scherer | Republican | Jackson Township | 2012 (Appt.) | 2020 |
93 | Ryan Smith | Republican | Green Township | 2012 (Appt.) | 2020 |
94 | Debbie Phillips | Democratic | Lee Township | 2008 | 2016 |
95 | Andy Thompson | Republican | Marietta | 2010 | 2018 |
96 | Jack Cera | Democratic | Pultney Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
97 | Brian Hill | Republican | Hopewell Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
98 | Al Landis | Republican | Dover Township | 2010 | 2018 |
99 | John Patterson | Democratic | Jefferson | 2012 | 2020 |
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