The Ohio Senate is the upper house of the Ohio General Assembly. The State Senate, which meets in the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, first convened in 1803. Senators are elected for four year terms, staggered every two years such that half of the seats are contested at each election. Even numbered seats and odd numbered seats are contested in separate election years. The President of the Ohio Senate presides over the body when in session, and is currently Larry Obhof.
Currently, the Senate consists of 24 Republicans and 9 Democrats; Senators are limited to two terms. Each Senator represents approximately 349,000 Ohioans, and each Senate District encompasses three corresponding Ohio House of Representatives Districts.
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Composition
- 132st General Assembly (2017-2018)
Leadership
Majority leadership
- President of the Senate: Larry Obhof
- President pro tempore of the Senate: Bob Peterson
- Floor Leader: Randy Gardner
- Whip: Gayle Manning
Minority leadership
- Leader: Kenny Yuko
- Assistant Leader: Charleta Tavares
- Whip: Edna Brown
- Assistant Whip: Cecil Thomas
Other Officers
Clerk: According to the Rules of the Senate, the Clerk is elected by the members of the Senate and is tasked with maintaining records of all Senate bills and resolutions. The Clerk is also responsible for handling all documents received from other government departments.
Members of the 131st Senate
Maps Ohio Senate
Past composition of the Senate
References
External links
- Ohio Senate official website
- Project Vote Smart - State Senate of Ohio
- Map of Ohio Senate Districts, 2012-2022
- 2012 Election Results from Ohio Secretary of State
- 2010 Election Results from Ohio Secretary of State
- 2008 Election Results from Ohio Secretary of State
- 2006 Election Results from Ohio Secretary of State
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