Phil Plummer

Philip Plummer Jr. is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 40th House District. Plummer also serves as the Chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Party. Plummer previously served as Sheriff of Montgomery County, Ohio for over 10 years from 2008 to 2018.

Phil Plummer
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 40th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2019
Preceded byMichael Henne
Sheriff of Montgomery County, Ohio
In office
July 7, 2008 – December 31, 2018
Preceded byDavid Vore
Succeeded byRob Streck
Personal details
BornU.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Cindy
ResidenceMontgomery County, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Toledo, University of Phoenix, FBI National Academy
ProfessionLaw Enforcement

Life and career

Phil Plummer joined the Montgomery County Sheriff's office in 1988 as a corrections officer, and was later promoted to Deputy Sheriff, and eventually earned the rank of Sergeant. In November 2000 Plummer was promoted to the rank of Major. In January 2004 he was placed in charge of Personnel Office. Later in March 2005 Plummer earned the promotion to Chief Deputy. Following the resignation of Sheriff David Vore, Plummer was appointed to the office to fill out the remainder of the term.[1]

Ohio House of Representatives

In the 2018 Election, incumbent for the 40th District, Michael Henne was unable to run again due to term limits. Phil Plummer decided to run, and won an uncontested primary to become the Republican nominee. He then beat Ryan Taylor. On December 31, 2018 Plummer resigned as Sheriff in order to be sworn in on January 3, 2019 as State Representative.

In 2019, Plummer was made Vice Chair of Criminal Justice Committee for the 133rd General Assembly.

Electoral history
Election results
Year Office Election Votes for Plummer % Opponent Party Votes %
2008 Sheriff of Montgomery County, Ohio General 152,537 59.44% Mike Tenore 104,051 40.55%
2012 General 178,029 100%
2016 General 182,058 100%
2018 Ohio House of Representatives General 27,388 61.81% Ryan Rebecca Taylor Democrat 16,924 38.19%

References
  1. Phil Plummer biography (Ohio House of Representatives website)
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