Nancy Dix | |
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 4, 1994 – February 20, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Steven O. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Jay Hottinger |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
Nancy Chiles Dix is a former member of the Ohio Senate,where she served the 31st District from 1994 to 1998. [1]
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