H. Gilson Blair (born July 11, 1970) is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 63rd district from 2019 through 2020. A Democrat, Blair's district includes approximately half of Trumbull County. Blair formerly was a candidate for the Niles municipal court judge and served as a Warren City prosecutor, as well as eight years as a Weathersfield Township trustee.[1] He is a graduate of the University of Akron.[2]

Gil Blair
Member of the
Ohio House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
In office
June 5, 2019 – December 31, 2020
Preceded byGlenn Holmes
Succeeded byMike Loychik
Personal details
Born (1970-07-11) July 11, 1970 (age 54)
Warren, Ohio
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenMeredith Blair, Gil Blair, Megan Blair
ResidenceNiles, Ohio
EducationJohn F. Kennedy High School
Alma materUniversity of Akron (B.A., J.D.)

In 2019, state Representative Glenn Holmes stepped down from his seat to take a role in the administration of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.[3] Soon after Ohio House Democrats nominated Blair to serve out the remainder of Holmes' term. He was sworn into office on May 31, 2019.

References

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  1. ^ "Weathersfield trustee Gil Blair gets House seat | News, Sports, Jobs - Tribune Chronicle". Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  2. ^ "Gil Blair to replace Glenn Holmes in 63rd House". vindy.com. May 31, 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  3. ^ "Trumbull County looking for replacement for Rep. Glenn Holmes". WKBN.com. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
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