Brett Hillyer

Brett Hillyer (born April 16, 1986) is an American politician from Ohio. Hillyer is a Republican Party member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 98th district since 2019. Hillyer's district includes all of Tuscarawas County and half of Holmes County.

Brett Hudson Hillyer
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 98th district
Assumed office
January 6, 2019
Preceded byAl Landis
Personal details
Born (1986-04-16) April 16, 1986
Canton, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Anna Hillyer
ResidenceUhrichsville, Ohio
Alma materUniversity of Akron, Ohio Northern University

Career

Hillyer previously served as the city prosecutor and law director for Uhrichsville, Ohio.[1] He is a graduate of the University of Akron and Ohio Northern University.[2] As a city prosecutor, Hillyer was influential in setting up Land banking in his area.[3]

In 2018, state Representatives Al Landis was unable to run for another term due to term limits, leaving the seat vacant.[4] In a crowded Republican primary, Hillyer won the Republican nomination over four other candidates.[5] In November 2018, Hillyer won the election and became a Republican Party member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 98th district. [6]

Personal life

Hillyer's wife is Anna Hillyer. Hillyer and his family live in Uhrichsville, Ohio.[6]

References
  1. Baker, Jon. "Uhrichsville Law Director Brett Hillyer seeks GOP nomination for state representative". Times Reporter. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  2. Molnar, Nancy. "Brett Hillyer wins 98th District in Ohio House". The Daily Record. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  3. "Uhrichsville looking to sell property". Times Reporter. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  4. Baker, Jon. "Brett Hillyer, Shane Gunnoe spar over endorsement from Ohio House speaker". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  5. "Our Campaigns - OH State House 98 - R Primary Race - May 08, 2018". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  6. "Brett Hillyer's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
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