Brian Hill (Ohio)
Brian Hill is a former Republican member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 20 from December 2018 to March 2019. He was appointed to the office to fill the vacancy left by Troy Balderson's election to Congress.[1]
On February 20, 2019, Hill announced that he would resign from his seat at the end of March. He said, “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed serving the people of southeast Ohio during my time in the legislature. After serious discussions with my family, I’ve decided to accept an offer to become the CEO of the Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative. I plan to remain with the Senate through the end of March. I want to thank my Senate colleagues and President Obhof for the opportunity to serve with them. This has been a difficult decision, but one that is right for my family.”[2]
Hill previously represented District 97 in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018.
Biography
Hill earned his A.A. in applied science and his bachelor's degree in animal science from Ohio State University. His professional experience includes working as a sales representative for ADM Alliance Nutrition and as the co-owner and manager of a family farm.[3]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development, Chair |
| • Public Utilities |
| • State and Local Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hill served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Public Utilities |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hill served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Health and Aging |
| • State and Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Brian Hill defeated Kristine Geis in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 97 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brian Hill (R) | 68.3 | 26,678 | |
| Kristine Geis (D) | 31.7 | 12,404 | ||
| Total votes: 39,082 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 97
Kristine Geis defeated Jennifer Riesbeck Mahoney in the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 97 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kristine Geis | 50.7 | 1,960 | |
| Jennifer Riesbeck Mahoney | 49.3 | 1,909 | ||
| Total votes: 3,869 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Brian Hill advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 97 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brian Hill | 100.0 | 9,070 | |
| Total votes: 9,070 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent Brian Hill ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 97 general election.[4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 97 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Brian Hill Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Brian Hill ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 97 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 97, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Brian Hill Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 15,875 | |
| Total Votes | 15,875 | |||
2014
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Incumbent Brian Hill was unopposed in the Republican primary. Nelson Roe defeated Al Espenschied in the Libertarian primary. Hill defeated Roe in the general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Hill Incumbent |
74.7% | 20,745 | |
| Libertarian | Nelson Roe | 25.3% | 7,018 | |
| Total Votes | 27,763 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Nelson Roe |
87.3% | 62 |
| Al Espenschied | 12.7% | 9 |
| Total Votes | 71 | |
2012
Hill won election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 97. Hill was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Frank Fleischer (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Brian Hill Incumbent |
60.4% | 28,781 | |
| Democratic | Frank Fleischer | 39.6% | 18,901 | |
| Total Votes | 47,682 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Hill's endorsements included the following:[12]
- Fraternal Order of Police Zane Lodge #5
- Ohio Farm Bureau – "Friend of Agriculture"
- Ohio Nurses Association
- Ohio Society of CPA's
- Ohio State Medical Association
- Ohio Restaurant Association
- Ohio Right to Life
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2019
In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.[13]
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See also
- Ohio State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Ohio House of Representatives
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2018
- House Committees
- Ohio General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Ohio state legislative districts
External links
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- Profile from Open States
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Ohio Senate, "Hill Sworn In as State Senator for Ohio's 20th Senate District," December 13, 2018
- ↑ WhizNews.com, "Brian Hill to Leave Ohio Senate," February 20, 2019
- ↑ Ohio House of Representatives, "Biography of Brian Hill," accessed July 20, 2015
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Republican Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ hillforohio.com, "Endorsements," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Troy Balderson (R) |
Ohio State Senate - District 20 2018–2019 |
Succeeded by Tim Schaffer (R) |
| Preceded by ' |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 97 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Adam Holmes (R) |
| Preceded by Troy Balderson (R) |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 94 July 2011–January 2013 |
Succeeded by Debbie Phillips (D) |
