Mark Okey | |
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Member of the OhioHouseofRepresentatives from the 61st district | |
Preceded by | John Boccieri |
Succeeded by | Ron Hood |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Kathy [1] |
Residence(s) | Carrollton,Ohio,U.S. |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Attorney |
Mark Okey is a former Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 61st district. [1] He first took office in 2007, [2] and was re-elected in 2008 [3] and 2010. [4] He opted not to run for a 3rd term in 2012. [2]
Okey has a history degree from Kent State University and a law degree from Ohio Northern University, and is married with three children. [1] He also works as an attorney in a legal practice founded by his father. [5]
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