Richard Brown (Ohio politician)
Richard Brown is an American attorney and politician currently serving as State Representative for the 20th district of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Richard Brown | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 20th District | |
| Assumed office June 28, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Heather Bishoff |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Suzanne |
| Residence | Canal Winchester, Ohio |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati (BA) Ohio State University (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Ohio House of Representatives
Appointment and reelection
When former Rep. Heather Bishoff left the General Assembly in the summer of 2017, Brown opted to seek the appointment to replace her. Bishoff resigned from the 20th House District abruptly in April of that year, saying she planned to move to California to focus on the financial services business she started with her husband.[1]
Brown was among nine candidates eventually interviewed to replace her by House Democrats, who had the authority to appoint a replacement. Ultimately, he was selected, and seated on June 28, 2017. On November 6, 2018, Brown was reelected to a full two-year term, winning 59% of the vote over Republican candidate Bobby Mitchell.
Committees
Brown serves on the following committees: Armed Services and Criminal Justice, Civil Justice, and Insurance.[2]
Election history
| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Richard Brown | 26,751 | 58.5% | Bobby Mitchell | 18,992 | 41.5% |
References
- Siegel, Jim. "Trump's central Ohio supporters prefer his tough talk to his rants - News - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH". Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- "Committees". Retrieved March 1, 2019.
External links
- Ohio State Representative Richard M. Brown official site
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Heather Bishoff |
Ohio House of Representatives, 20th District 2017–present |
Incumbent |
