Frank Mahnic Jr. (born July 10, 1946) is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.

Frank Mahnic Jr.
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office
January 2, 1989 – December 31, 1992
Preceded byRobert Jaskulski
Succeeded byBarbara C. Pringle
Constituency13th district
In office
January 3, 1983 – December 31, 1984
Preceded byIke Thompson
Succeeded byJohn Carroll
Constituency13th district
In office
January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1982
Preceded byRobert Jaskulski
Succeeded byBarbara C. Pringle
Constituency11th district
Personal details
Born (1946-07-10) July 10, 1946 (age 78)
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceValley View, Ohio

Career

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Mahnic first ran for state representative in 1978 to succeed outgoing representative Robert Jaskulski.[1][2] He won two additional terms before retiring in 1984 to run for state senator, losing to incumbent Grace L. Drake.[3] After his successor in the house John Carroll passed away, Mahnic sought appointment to his old seat, but was rejected in favor of former representative Jaskulski.[4] He attempted to run against Jaskulski and lost in the 1986 election, but defeated him in a second attempt in 1988.[5] Mahnic would serve one additional term before being redistricted to the 15th district alongside fellow incumbent Suzanne Bergansky, whom he defeated in the primary, but later lost the general election to Republican Mike Wise.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ Leonard, Lee (March 28, 1978). "State GOP sees gains over '76". The Bryan Times. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  2. ^ "Here's Ohio House results". The Daily Sentinel. November 8, 1978. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  3. ^ "Republicans win control of Ohio Senate". The Vindicator. November 7, 1984. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "Treasurer asks funds to upgrade operation". The Bryan Times. February 14, 1985. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  5. ^ "Dukakis places hopes on victory in Ohio". The Vindicator. May 3, 1988. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  6. ^ Hallett, Joe (June 3, 1992). "Karen Gillmor leaves two GOP rivals in dust". The Blade. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  7. ^ Hallett, Joe (November 5, 1992). "'Four more in '94,' House GOP shouts". The Blade. Retrieved January 31, 2024.