| Richard Nero | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 42nd district |
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| In office June 12, 2008-December 31, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | John Widowfield |
| Succeeded by | Mike Moran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1971 Akron, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Hudson, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Kent State University |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | Christian |
Richard Nero is a former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, who represented the 42nd District briefly in 2008.
Nero is a graduate of Kent State University, and has worked for Oracle, which is a computer software company. He also has worked in the past for Cleveland State University. He is married with two children.[1]
When Representative John Widowfield was caught in a scandal for selling Ohio State University football tickets, he resigned his seat, forcing House Republicans to name a replacement through appointment. Nero sought the seat, and was named Widowfield's replacement.[2] He was sworn into office on June 12, 2008.
With the seat up for election in 2008, Nero had to run for election to a full term to retain the seat. However, with the year favoring Democrats, and with Barack Obama topping the ballot, Nero was defeated by Mike Moran, a Democrat. The final tally was 55.87% to 44.13%.[3]
Nero spent six months in the Ohio House. He has since returned to the private sector.