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Richard Nero | |
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| Member of the OhioHouseofRepresentatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office June 12, 2008 – December 31, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | John Widowfield |
| Succeeded by | Mike Moran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5,1971 Akron,Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Hudson,Ohio |
| Alma mater | Kent State University |
| Profession | Attorney |
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Nero is a graduate of Kent State University,and has worked for Oracle,which is a computer software company. He also has worked in the past for Cleveland State University. He is married with two children. [1]
Former Ohio House Representative John Widowfield resigned his seat in 2008,allowing House Republicans to name a replacement through appointment. Nero sought the seat,and was named the replacement. [2] He was sworn into office on June 12,2008.
With the seat up for election in 2008,Nero had to run for election to a full term to retain the seat. However,with the year favoring Democrats,and with Barack Obama topping the ballot,Nero was defeated by Mike Moran,a Democrat. The final tally was 55.87% to 44.13%. [3]
Nero spent six months in the Ohio House. He has since returned to the private sector.
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