Oliver Ocasek
| Oliver Ocasek | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office January 2, 1967-December 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Districts Created |
| Succeeded by | Roy Ray |
| 85th President of the Ohio Senate | |
| In office 1974-1980 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Gray (pro Tempore) |
| Succeeded by | Paul Gillmor |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Oliver Ocasek was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as President of the Ohio State Senate in the 1970s and 1980s.[1] After the Democrats lost their majority in the Senate, Ocasek was replaced as party leader by Harry Meshel.
In 1962 and 1968, Ocasek ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. He lost both times to Republican incumbent William H. Ayres.
See also
- Election Results, U.S. Representative from Ohio, 14th District