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Richard Adams
| Richard Adams | ||
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| Ohio House of Representatives District 80 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $60,584/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Ohio State University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Adams earned a B.S. in Agriculture Education from the Ohio State University. He would later receive a Master's degree and J.D. from the Ohio State University. He has worked as a superintendent of Upper Valley Joint Vocational School and a high school teacher. Adams has served as a member of the Board of Elections and a County Commissioner for Miami County.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Adams served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Appropriations | ||||
| • Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Adams served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Finance and Appropriations | ||||
| • Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development | ||||
Elections
2012
Adams ran in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 80. Adams was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Dave W. Fisher (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 80, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Richard Adams Incumbent |
69.3% | 40,006 | |
| Democratic | Dave W. Fisher | 30.7% | 17,719 | |
| Total Votes | 57,725 | |||
2010
Adams won re-election to District 79 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[2] His opponent was Howard Guy Payne (D). The election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 79 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard Adams (R)
|
32,812 | 77.09% | ||
| Howard Guy Payne (D) | 9,751 | 22.91% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Adams won election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 79 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Adams (R)
|
36,071 | |||
| Melissa Stanley (D) | 21,005 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Adams had raised $63,105.[5]
Listed below are the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| ADAMS, SANDRA | $2,000 |
| FRANCIS, LAWRENCE | $2,000 |
| OHIO BANKERS LEAGUE | $1,750 |
| BRUNS, STEVEN | $1,500 |
| OHIO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $1,500 |
2008
In 2008, Adams collected $60,598 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| LUKENS, WILLIAM | $2,000 |
| MAIMI COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY | $1,260 |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER | $1,250 |
| LAGER, WILLIAM L | $1,000 |
| WAIBEL, DAVID | $1,000 |
| LUKENS, WILLIAM | $1,000 |
Personal
Adams and his wife, Sandy, have three children. They currently reside in Troy, Ohio.
Recent news
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Richard Adams News Feed
- Memorial Day services, ceremonies, parades across the region - The Morning Journal
- The Note: Alright Already, We'll All Drone On - ABC News (blog)
- Guest Column: New Website a Valuable Resource for Individuals and Businesses - Dayton Business Journal
- Fish kill forces company to pay to restock the Rocky River with 30000 ... - Plain Dealer
- Album of the week and latest releases - Herald Sun
- A Running Diary of the Motors and Misery at the NBA Draft Combine - Grantland (blog)
- Patty Murray in 19 Takes - The American Prospect
- Cleveland Abductions: Could it Happen Here? - Twin Falls Times-News
- President's aide insists he learned about affair from media - Irish Independent
- Classical and Opera - New York Times
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External links
- Ohio House of Representatives - Rep. Richard Adams
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Representative Adams's State Surge sponsored bills
References
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Secretary of State, Ohio House of Representatives elections results
- ↑ 2010 Candidate List
- ↑ Ohio House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dennis Murray (D) |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 80 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 79 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Ross McGregor (R) |
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