Governor of OhioThe governor of Ohio is the head of government of Ohio and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Ohio General Assembly, the power to convene and adjourn the legislature, and the power to grant pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment.
List of presidents of the Ohio SenateThe president of the Ohio State Senate is the leader of the Ohio State Senate. Under Ohio's first constitution, in effect from 1803 to 1851, the presiding officer of the senate was called the speaker. Starting in 1851, when the second constitution took effect, a new office of lieutenant governor was created. The new position of lieutenant governor carried with it the office of president of the senate, and was nominally the presiding officer of the senate.
Lieutenant governor (United States)A lieutenant governor is an official in state governments of 45 out of 50 of the United States. In most cases, the lieutenant governor is the highest officer of state after the governor, standing in for that officer when they are absent from the state or temporarily incapacitated. In the event a governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor typically becomes governor.
George VoinovichChair of the National Governors AssociationIn officeJuly 30, 1997 – August 4, 1998Preceded byBob MillerSucceeded byTom Carper65th Governor of OhioIn officeJanuary 14, 1991 – December 31, 1998LieutenantMike DeWineNancy HollisterPreceded byDick CelesteSucceeded byNancy Hollister54th Mayor of ClevelandIn officeJanuary 1, 1980 – December 31, 1989Preceded byDennis KucinichSucceeded byMichael White59th President of the National League of CitiesIn office1985Preceded byGeorge LatimerSucceeded byHenry Cisneros56th Lieutenant Governor of OhioIn officeJanuary 8, 1979 – November 1979GovernorJim RhodesPreceded byDick CelesteSucceeded byMyrl ShoemakerMember of the Ohio House of Representativesfrom the 53rd districtIn officeJanuary 3, 1967 – December 15, 1971Preceded byDistrict establishedSucceeded byEdward RyderPersonal detailsBornGeorge Victor Voinovich(1936-07-15)July 15, 1936Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.DiedJune 12, 2016(2016-06-12) (aged 79)Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.PartyRepublicanSpouseJanet Allan(m. 1962)Children4EducationOhio University (BA)Ohio State University (JD)Voinovich on issues with establishing a cabinet department for homeland securityRecorded January 17, 2003George Victor Voinovich (July 15, 1936 – June 12, 2016) was an American politician.
Dick CelesteRichard Frank Celeste (born November 11, 1937) is an American former politician, diplomat, and college administrator. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the 64th governor of Ohio from 1983 to 1991. Celeste also served as the 55th lieutenant governor of Ohio from 1975 to 1979, 9th director of the Peace Corps from 1979 to 1981, and as United States Ambassador to India from 1997 to 2001. After leaving politics, he was the president of Colorado College.
Democratic Party (United States)Political partyThe Democratic Party is a liberal political party in the United States, sitting on the center to center-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1828, it is the world's oldest active political party. Its main rival is the Republican Party, and since the 1850s, both have dominated American politics. The Democratic Party initially supported Jacksonian democracy, agrarianism, and geographical expansionism, while opposing a national bank and high tariffs.
Republican Party (United States)Political partyThe Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party (GOP), is a right-wing populist and neo-nationalist political party in the United States, sitting on the right-wing to far-right of the political spectrum. Founded in 1854, it emerged as the main rival of the Democratic Party in the 1850s, and the two parties have dominated American politics since then.
Ohio Department of InsuranceThe Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) is an Ohio state government administrative agency. The ODI provides consumer protection through education and regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for insurance companies.HistoryThe Ohio Department of Insurance was established on March 12, 1872. It was created under the authority of section 121.02 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and is administered by the Director of Insurance.
Lee FisherLee Irwin Fisher (born August 7, 1951) is an American attorney, politician, and academic. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 64th lieutenant governor of Ohio under governor Ted Strickland from 2007 until 2011. Fisher previously served as the 44th attorney general of Ohio from 1991 to 1995, and as a member of the Ohio General Assembly from 1981 to 1990.
Bruce Johnson (Ohio politician)Bruce Edward Johnson (born May 25, 1960) is an American lawyer and Republican politician who was appointed the State of Ohio's 63rd lieutenant governor on January 5, 2005, to complete an unexpired term. Johnson concurrently served as Director of the Ohio Department of Development. Johnson entered politics in Columbus, becoming Greg Lashutka's chief of staff after he managed Lashutka's successful 1991 campaign for mayor of Columbus.
Ohio SenateThe Ohio Senate is the upper house of the Ohio General Assembly, the lower house being the Ohio House of Representatives. The State Senate, which meets in the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, first convened in 1803. Senators are elected for four year terms, staggered every two years such that half of the seats are contested at each election. Even numbered seats and odd numbered seats are contested in separate election years.List of U.S. statewide elected officialsThis is a list of U.S. statewide elected executive officials. These state constitutional officers have their duties and qualifications mandated in state constitutions. This list does not include those elected to serve in non-executive branches of government, such as justices of the state supreme courts or at-large members of the state legislatures.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.