Oliver Ocasek

Oliver Robert Ocasek (November 2, 1925 – June 25, 1999) was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as President of the Ohio State Senate in the 1970s and 1980s.[1] After the Democrats lost their majority in the Senate, Ocasek was replaced as party leader by Harry Meshel. In 1962 and 1968, Ocasek ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. He lost both times to Republican incumbent William H. Ayres. In 1986 he lost a Democratic primary for congress in the 14th district to Thomas C. Sawyer.[2] Ocasek also served on the Ohio Board of Education from 1993 to 1998.[3]

Oliver Ocasek
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 27th district
In office
January 2, 1967 – December 31, 1986
Preceded byDistricts Created
Succeeded byRoy Ray
85th President of the Ohio Senate
In office
1974–1980
Preceded byTed Gray (pro Tempore)
Succeeded byPaul Gillmor
Personal details
Born(1925-11-02)November 2, 1925
Bedford, Ohio
DiedJune 25, 1999(1999-06-25) (aged 73)
Akron, Ohio
Political partyDemocratic

See also

References
  1. Oliver Ocasek State Office Building
  2. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1986/01/10/Akron-Mayor-Tom-Sawyer-made-official-Friday-his-plans/7594505717200/
  3. Our Capmaigns.cpm.-Oliver Ocasek


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