Richard Brown is an American attorney and politician who has served as a state representative for the 5th district of the Ohio House of Representatives since 2017.
Richard Brown | |
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.jpg) Brown in 2023 | |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office June 28, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Heather Bishoff |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Suzanne |
| Residence | Canal Winchester, Ohio |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati (BA) Ohio State University (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Ohio House of Representatives
editAppointment and reelection
editWhen 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
editBrown serves on the following committees: Armed Services and Criminal Justice, Civil Justice, and Insurance.[2]
Election history
edit| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Richard Brown | 26,751 | 58.5% | Bobby Mitchell | 18,992 | 41.5% | ||
| 2020 | Richard Brown | 36,330 | 59.3% | Chris Baer | 24,928 | 40.7% |
| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Richard Brown | 17,429 | 50.2% | Ronald Beach IV | 17,284 | 49.8% |
Personal life
editBrown is a graduate of Ironton High School.[3]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ohio State Rep. Richard Brown Endorsed By C/COBCTC". Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
He graduated from Ironton High School and went to the University of Cincinnati for his undergraduate studies.
External links
edit- Ohio State Representative Richard M. Brown official site