Ohio's 3rd senatorial district

Ohio's 3rd senatorial district has historically spanned vast portions of central Ohio from the Miami Valley to the Scioto Valley, but currently encompasses approximately a third of Franklin County. It encompasses Ohio House districts 17, 19 and 20. It has a Cook PVI of EVEN. The district was represented by Ted Gray from 1951 to 1994, the longest tenure of any member of the Ohio Senate.[1] Its current Senator is Republican Kevin Bacon. He resides in Columbus, a city located in Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield counties.

List of senators

Senator Party Term Notes
Ted Gray Republican January 3, 1951 – February 2, 1994 Gray retired prior to the expiration of his term.
Bruce E. Johnson Republican March 1, 1994 – September 18, 2001 Johnson resigned to become Ohio Lieutenant Governor.
David Goodman Republican October 2, 2001 – December 31, 2010 Goodman was term limited after four terms.
Kevin Bacon Republican January 3, 2011 – present Incumbent

References

  1. ↑ Congressional Record: 04/12/1994
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