Chris Widener

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Chris Widener
Ohio State Senate District 10
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Architect
Website	Senate website

Chris Widener has been a Republican member of the Ohio Senate since 2008, representing the 10th district.

Education

Widener earned his BS in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati.

Professional experience

Widener has worked as a Civil Service Architect at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He is currently an architect.

Political experience

Widener served in the Ohio State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2001 and from 2003 to 2008.

Committee membership

• Energy and Public Utilities Committee, Ohio Senate
• Finance and Financial Institutions Committee, Ohio Senate
• Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee, Ohio Senate
• Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee, Ohio Senate

Personal life

Widener and his wife Sally have two children.

External links

• Profile from the Ohio Senate website
• Profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000

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