Scott R. Nein of

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, is an

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politician of the

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party, who formerly served in the

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Early life and education

A graduate of

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, Nein established a career in

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before going into politics.

Political career

Nein began public service by serving on the

, School Board from 1987 to 1990. He was encouraged by

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to run for the

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to succeed him in 1990. He did so, and won the seat. He won reelection in 1992 and 1994. By his third term Nein was serving as majority floor leader of the House. When Senator Barry Levey resigned from the

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in 1995, Nein was appointed to replace him. He resigned his seat in the House, and took the seat in the Senate in the same day. He went on to win election to the seat in 1996 for a full term. He again won election in 2000. By 2004,

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were forcing Nein out of office, and he was succeeded in 2005 by Gary Cates.

Post-political career

Following his time in elected office, Nein was made CEO of the Ohio Association of Insurance Agents/Independent Insurance Agents of Ohio, where he is serving today.Nein lands CEO job with insurance lobby
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Personal life

Senator Nein has three sons, Jason, Beckett and Brody, and a daughter, Courtney.

References

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