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The One Hundred Eighth Ohio General Assembly was the legislative body of the state of Ohio in 1969 and 1970. In this General Assembly, both the
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and the Ohio House of Representatives were controlled by the
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. In the Senate, there were 21
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and 12 Democrats. In the House, there were 63 Republicans and 36 Democrats. It was the second General Assembly to use districts drawn after the 1966 apportionment.


Major events


Vacancies

*January 13, 1969: Senator Frank W. King (D-11th) resigns. *January 30, 1969: Senator Harry V. Jump (R-13th) resigns. *February 9, 1970: Senator Calvin Johnson (D-9th) resigns.


Appointments

*January 14, 1969: Marigene Valiquette is appointed to the 11th Senatorial District. *February 5, 1969: Robert J. Corts is appointed to the 13th Senatorial District. *February 11, 1970: Bill Bowen is appointed to the 9th Senatorial District.


Senate


Leadership


Majority leadership

* President of the Senate: John W. Brown * President pro tempore of the Senate:
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* Majority Whip:
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Minority leadership

* Leader: Anthony Calabrese * Assistant Leader:
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Members of the 108th Senate


House of Representatives


Leadership


Majority

*Speaker of the House: Charles Kurfess *Speaker Pro Tempore:
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*Majority Leader: Robert Levitt *Assistant Majority Leader: Walter White


Minority

*Minority Leader: John McDonald *Assistant Minority Leader: Anthony Russo *Minority Whip:
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Members of the 108th House of Representatives

Appt.- Member was appointed to current House Seat


See also

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References


Ohio House of Representatives
official website
Project Vote Smart – State House of OhioMap of Ohio House Districts

Ohio District Maps 2002–20122006 election results from Ohio Secretary of State
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