Willis Blackshear Jr.
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Willis Blackshear Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Niraj Antani |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Strahorn |
| Succeeded by | Desiree Tims |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Wright State University (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science)[1] |
Willis Blackshear Jr. is a Democratic member of the Ohio Senate representing the 6th district. He previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 38th district. He was elected in 2020, defeating Republican John Ferrell Mullins III with 79% of the vote.[2] Prior to his election the Ohio House, Blackshear worked in the Montgomery County Auditor's Office as an outreach specialist.[3]
Election
Blackshear was elected in the general election on November 3, 2020.[4]
Committees
Blackshear serves on the following committees: Commerce and Labor, Criminal Justice, and Agriculture and Rural Development.[5]
