Willis Blackshear Jr. is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 38th district. He was elected in 2020, defeating Republican John Ferrell Mullins III with 79% of the vote.[3] Prior to his election the Ohio House, Blackshear worked in the Montgomery County Auditor's Office as an outreach specialist.[4]
Willis Blackshear Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Strahorn |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Dayton, Ohio[1] |
| Alma mater | Wright State University (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science)[2] |
Ohio House of Representatives edit
Election edit
Blackshear was elected in the general election on November 3, 2020.[5]
Committees edit
Blackshear serves on the following committees: Commerce and Labor, Criminal Justice, and Agriculture and Rural Development.[6]
Ohio Senate edit
In October 2023, Blackshear pulled petitions to run for the 6th Senate District of Ohio. He is looking to unseat republican Sen. Niraj Antani.[7]
Election history edit
| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Willis Blackshear | 31,583 | 79.3% | John Ferrell Mullins III | 8,269 | 20.7% |
References edit
- ^ "Representative Willis E. Blackshear Jr. - District 39". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved Jan 18, 2021.
- ^ "Willis E. Blackshear, Jr. Biography". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved Jan 18, 2021.
- ^ "Ohio House of Representatives District 39". Ballotpedia. Retrieved Jan 18, 2021.
- ^ "Biography". Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Ohio Election Results - Election Results 2020 - The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Committees". Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Blackshear to run for Senate seat as Dems eye opportunities". dayton-daily-news.
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