Ohio's 29th senatorial district

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Ohio's 29th senatorial district has historically been based in Canton, Ohio. It now consists of the majority of Stark County. It encompasses Ohio House districts 48, 49 and 50. It has a Cook PVI of R+1. The current Ohio Senator is Republican Jane Timken, who was appointed to the seat in January 2025.

List of senators

SenatorPartyTermNotes
Ralph Regula Republican January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1973Regula resigned in 1973 after winning election to the United States Congress.
Richard Reichel Republican January 3, 1973 – December 31, 1974Reichel lost re-election in 1974 to Robert D. Freeman.
Robert D. Freeman Democratic January 3, 1975 – December 31, 1978Freeman lost re-election in 1978 to Tom Walsh.
Tom Walsh Republican January 1, 1979 – February 5, 1985Walsh resigned in 1985 prior to the expiration of his term.
Scott Oelslager Republican February 5, 1985 – December 31, 2002Oelslager was term-limited in 2002.
Kirk Schuring Republican January 6, 2003 – December 31, 2010Schuring was term-limited in 2010.
Scott Oelslager Republican January 3, 2011 – December 31, 2018Oelslager was term-limited in 2018.
Kirk Schuring Republican January 3, 2019 – November 22, 2024Schuring died in office.
Jane Timken Republican January 29, 2025 – present Incumbent

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