Willis Blackshear Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Niraj Antani |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Strahorn |
| Succeeded by | Desiree Tims |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Dayton, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Wright State University (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science) |
Willis Blackshear Jr. is a Democratic member of the Ohio Senate representing the 6th district. He previously served in 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. Prior to his election the Ohio House, Blackshear worked in the Montgomery County Auditor's Office as an outreach specialist.
Ohio House of Representatives
Election
Blackshear was elected in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committees
Blackshear serves on the following committees: Commerce and Labor, Criminal Justice, and Agriculture and Rural Development.
Ohio Senate
In October 2023, Blackshear pulled petitions to run for the 6th Senate District of Ohio. He was elected to the seat in November 2024.
Election history
| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Willis Blackshear | 31,583 | 79.3% | John Ferrell Mullins III | 8,269 | 20.7% |
References
- ^ "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". The New York Times. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Committees". Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Blackshear to run for Senate seat as Dems eye opportunities". dayton-daily-news.
- ^ "Ohio voted: How the Statehouse changed after Senate, House races on Election Day". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
