Melanie Miller (politician)

Melanie Murphy Miller (born 1986) is an American politician serving as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 67th district.

Melanie Miller
Miller in 2006
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 67th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byKris Jordan
Personal details
Born
Melanie Murphy

1986 (1986)
Brook Park, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Matt Miller
(m. 2007)
Residence(s)Ashland, Ohio, U.S.
EducationCleveland State University (BA)

Early life and education

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In 2004, Miller graduated from Midpark High School, a public high school in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. In 2008, she graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Arts in digital media and film production. During her sophomore year in 2006, she won a spot on the Cleveland Cavaliers dance team and went on to win Miss Ohio later that year.[1]

Tenure

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In November 2023, after Ohio voters approved a measure that would enshrine reproductive rights in the state's constitution, Miller was one of several Republicans who claimed that "[t]o prevent mischief by pro-abortion courts with Issue 1, Ohio legislators will consider removing jurisdiction from the judiciary over this ambiguous ballot initiative. The Ohio legislature alone will consider what, if any, modifications to make to existing laws".[2]

Miller is a member of the Health Committee. In August 2023, Miller visited Israel as part of a bipartisan Ohio trade group tour.[3]

Election history

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Election results[4]
Year Office Election Subject Party Votes % Opponent Party Votes % Opponent Party Votes %
2022 Ohio House of Representatives Primary Melanie Miller Republican 5,082 62.37% Ron Falconi Republican 2,478 30.41% Terry Robertson Republican 588 7.22%
2022 Ohio House of Representatives General Melanie Miller Republican 31,657 70.23% Drew Burge Democratic 13,418 29.77%

References

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  1. ^ Dillon (February 1, 2022). "From pageantry to politics: Melanie Miller eyes newly formed Ohio Statehouse District 67 seat". Ashland Source. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Hendrickson, Samantha (November 10, 2023). "Republican faction seeks to keep courts from interpreting Ohio's new abortion rights amendment". Associated Press.
  3. ^ Miller, Matt (December 27, 2023). "The Ashland Angle: State Representative Melanie Miller's Year in Review". WMFD.
  4. ^ "Election Results". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Marlia Fontaine
Miss Ohio
2006
Succeeded by
Roberta Camp