Brett Hillyer (born April 16, 1986) is an American politician from Ohio. Hillyer is a

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member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 51st district since 2019. Hillyer's district includes all of

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and half of Holmes County.

Career

Hillyer previously served as the city prosecutor and law director for

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. He is a graduate of the

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and Ohio Northern University. As a city prosecutor, Hillyer was influential in setting up Land banking in his area. In 2018, state Representatives Al Landis was unable to run for another term due to term limits, leaving the seat vacant. In a crowded Republican primary, Hillyer won the Republican nomination over four other candidates. In November 2018, Hillyer won the election and became a

member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 98th district.

Personal life

Hillyer's wife is Anna Hillyer. Hillyer and his family live in

References

External links

Representative Brett Hudson Hillyer (official site)
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