Lou Gentile
| Lou Gentile | ||
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| Ohio State Senate District 30 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $60,584/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Appointed | November 30, 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Ohio House of Representatives | ||
| 2011 | ||
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gentile represented District 95 in the Ohio House of Representatives in 2011.
Biography
Gentile earned his Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University. He was a field representative for former Congressman Ted Strickland, and joined his campaign for governor as a special assistant. He later worked as an Assistant Director in the Governor’s Office of Appalachia.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gentile served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • Reference | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gentile served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2012
Gentile won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio Senate, District 30. Gentile was unopposed in the March 6 Democratic primary election and defeated Shane Thompson (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Ohio State Senate, District 30, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Lou Gentile Incumbent |
52.4% | 82,403 | |
| Republican | Shane Thompson | 47.6% | 74,884 | |
| Total Votes | 157,287 | |||
2010
Gentile defeated Mark Clark (I) in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 95 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lou Gentile (D)
|
23,213 | 66.25% | ||
| Mark Clark (I) | 11,824 | 33.75% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Gentile is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Gentile raised a total of $1,058,099 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 30, 2013.[5]
| Lou Gentile's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Ohio State Senate, District 30 |  |
$797,788 | |
| 2010 | Ohio State House, District 95 | |
$260,311 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,058,099 | |||
Gentile won re-election to the Ohio State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Gentile raised a total of $797,788.
| Ohio State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lou Gentile's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Ohio Democratic Party | $161,662 | |||
| Ohio Senate Democrats | $119,500 | |||
| Ohio Association of Public School Employees | $14,000 | |||
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 495 | $12,544 | |||
| Laborers District Council of Ohio | $12,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $797,788 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Gentile won election to the Ohio State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Gentile raised a total of $260,311.
| Ohio State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lou Gentile's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Ohio Democratic Party | $38,282 | |||
| Ohio Association of Public School Employees | $22,790 | |||
| Electrical Workers Local 246 | $13,800 | |||
| Ohio State Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters | $10,000 | |||
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 495 | $7,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $260,311 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Lou Gentile News Feed
- Senator slams failure to restore local government money - Athens NEWS
- Capitol Insider: Kasich's order borrowed from two bills - Columbus Dispatch
- Coalition Says Senate Budget Plan Does Little For Appalachian Schools - WOUB
- Ohio may drop time limit to prosecute rape - Parkersburg News
- Gentile unsure of Kasich's oil-gas tax - Martins Ferry Times Leader
- Did Pelosi pick a DINO for the 6th? - Youngstown Vindicator
- 2 Dems consider 2014 run for Congress - Youngstown Vindicator
- Kasich proposing tax hikes on oil and gas - Parkersburg News
- 2 potential 6th District challengers - Marietta Times
- State budget bill has a little bit of Athens - Athens NEWS
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External links
- Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
References
- ↑ Times-Reporter, "Kasich chooses state Sen. Jason Wilson to lead agency," November 18, 2011
- ↑ Times Reporter, "Gentile sworn-in to lead 30th District," December 15, 2011
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Secretary of State, Ohio House of Representatives elections results
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Gentile, Lou" Accessed May 30, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jason Wilson (D) |
Ohio State Senate District 30 2011 - present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Domenick (D) |
Ohio House of Representatives District 95 2011–2011 |
Succeeded by Jack Cera (D) |
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- Former member, Ohio House of Representatives
- Current member, Ohio State Senate
- State senators first elected in 2011
- 2010 unopposed
- Democratic Party
- Ohio
- 2010 candidate
- 2010 challenger
- House of Representatives candidate, 2010
- 2010 winner
- 2010 open seat
- 2012 incumbent
- State Senate candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (winner)
