Poet Laureate of Ohio
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The poet laureate of Ohio is the poet laureate for the U.S. state of Ohio. In 2014, Ohio enacted law creating the position of Ohio poet laureate starting July 1, 2016. The Ohio Arts Council provides a list of candidates to the governor for selection to serve a two-year term, with the possibility of reappointment.[1][2][3]
TypePoet Laureate
Formation2016
FirstholderAmit Majmudar
| Poet Laureate of Ohio | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 2026Edward A. Julian Sr. | |
| Type | Poet Laureate |
| Formation | 2016 |
| First holder | Amit Majmudar |
List of poets laureate
The following have held the position:
- Amit Majmudar (2016-2017)[2]
- Dave Lucas (2018-2020)[2]
- Kari Gunter-Seymour (2020-2025)[4][5][6]
- Edward A. Julian, Sr. (2026-present)[7]
