John Mahoney (Ohio politician)
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Preceded byMax Dennis
Succeeded byMike DeWine
BornSeptember 9, 1949[1]
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 2011 (aged 61)[2]
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
John Mahoney | |
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – December 31, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Max Dennis |
| Succeeded by | Mike DeWine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1949[1] Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2011 (aged 61)[2] Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
John K. Mahoney (September 9, 1949 – April 5, 2011) was a former member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 10th District from January 3, 1977 – December 31, 1980. While in the Senate, he was initiated reform that influenced what today is the Ohio Lottery.[3] He died of lymphoma.
Mahoney was born in Springfield, Ohio to Jack and Mary Ann Mahoney. He had six brothers and two sisters. He attended Catholic Central High School and Spalding University.[4]