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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 | ||
Contents |
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 | 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 | ||
| |
23,213 | 66.25% | ||
| Mark Clark (I) | 11,824 | 33.75% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Gentile had raised $260,311.[5]
Listed below are the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Recent news
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Lou Gentile News Feed
- Senator seeks to restore some local government monies - Athens NEWS
- A challenger emerging in 6th District - Youngstown Vindicator
- County's state legislators bash 'right to work' bill - Athens NEWS
- Markey Goes Negative; Handel Jumps Into GA SEN; Weiner Caught On Tape ... - National Journal
- Area leaders seeking funds for Tuscarawas - New Philadelphia Times Reporter
- Veterans returning to the classroom - Parkersburg News
- Bellaire park to get $20000 gazebo - Martins Ferry Times Leader
- Gentile proposes budget amendment - Martins Ferry Times Leader
- Sen. Gentile selected for professional development fellowship - Daily Sentinel
- Acid mine drainage cleanup continues - Martins Ferry Times Leader
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External links
- Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 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
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2010 campaign contributions
| 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
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