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Jimmy Stewart
| Jimmy Stewart | |
 | |
| Ohio State Senate District 20 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2009 | |
| Term in office ended July 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Stewart worked as an Equipment Salesman for Caterpillar Equipment. He has also worked as Auditor for Athens City. He is currently a Legislator.
Stewart earned his BBA from Marshall University. He went on to receive his MBA from Xavier University.
Committee assignments
2011
- Legislative Service Commission, Ohio State Legislature
- Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Finance Committee
- Health, Human Services and Aging Committee
- Rules and Reference Committee
2010
- Education Committee, Ohio Senate
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Ohio Senate
- Finance and Financial Institutions Committee, Ohio Senate
- Health, Human Services and Aging Committee, Ohio Senate
- State and Local Government and Veterans' Affairs Committee, Ohio Senate
Senate Bill 5
In a February 18, 2011 interview with The Columbus Dispatch, Seitz voiced concerns about the controversial collective bargaining bill, stating that he was seeking middle ground with labor and was unsure whether he would support the bill.[2]
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Stewart was elected to Ohio State Senate District 20.[3]
Stewart raised $1,719,937 for his campaign.[4]
| Ohio State Senate District 20 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jimmy Stewart (R)
|
84,664 | |||
| Rick Shriver (D) | 62,268 | |||
| Timothy Kettler (G) | 8,538 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which he was not up for re-election, Stewart raised $106,696. [5]
Listed below are primary contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OHIO DENTAL ASSOCIATION | $6,000 |
| Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio | $3,500 |
| KEGLER BORWN HILL & RITTER | $2,950 |
| OHIO OIL & GAS ASSOCIATION | $2,350 |
| OHIO PROVIDER RESOURCE ASSOCIATION | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008 Stewart raised $1,354,489.[6]
Listed below are the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| REPUBLICAN SENATE CAMPAIGN CMTE OF OHIO | $1,024,262 |
| OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY | $118,389 |
| OHIO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | $12,500 |
| CITIZENS FOR GILLMOR | $10,000 |
| OHIO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $10,000 |
Personal
Stewart is married.
External links
References
- ↑ News and Sentinel, "Stewart denies rumors surrounding resignation," May 26, 2011
- ↑ Columbus Dispatch, "Some GOP senators say bill goes too far," February 18, 2011
- ↑ "Ohio State Senate official election results for 2008"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2008 campaign contributions 2008
- ↑ 2010 Campaign Donations
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Ohio State Senate District 20 2009–July 2011 |
Succeeded by Troy Balderson |
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