Richard Pfeiffer (politician)
| Richard Pfeiffer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1983-March 31, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | John Kasich |
| Succeeded by | Ben Espy |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democrat |
Richard C. Pfeiffer, Jr. is Democratic politician and a former member of the Ohio Senate. Born in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Pfeiffer was raised in Columbus, Ohio. An attorney, Pfeiffer initially won an open seat in the Senate in 1982, succeeding Republican John Kasich, who won election to the United States Congress.[1]
In 1986, Pfeiffer was mentioned as a potential running mate to Richard Celeste.[2] However, the spot ultimately went to Paul Leonard. Pfeiffer subsequently won reelection to the Senate, and again won reelection in 1990.
Pfeiffer won election as Franklin County Environmental Court in 1992, and as a result, resigned from the Senate. He was succeeded by Ben Espy.[3] He would serve on the bench until 2003, when he became Columbus City Attorney. Pfeiffer was included as an attorney in the documentary Flag Wars (2004) which examined "the collision between African-American homeowners and gay, white interlopers", according to a report in the Boston Globe.