Richard Nero

Richard Nero
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
In office
June 12, 2008 December 31, 2008
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.

Life and career

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]

Ohio House of Representatives

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.

References

  1. "Moran and Nero face off". Retrieved September 13, 2011.
  2. Nero appointed to house seat
  3. "2008 general election results". Retrieved September 13, 2011.