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Steve Dyer
| Steve Dyer | |
 | |
| Ohio House Of Representatives District 43 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2007 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Journalist, Attorney |
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Dyer is a journalist for Akron Beacon Journal and an attorney.
Dyer earned a BA in english from Tufts University; a MA in journalism from Kent State University; and a JD from the University of Akron. He and his wife, Melissa, have one child; Logan.[1]
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the Ohio House of Representatives, Dyer served on the following committees:
- Consumer Affairs and Economic Protection Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Finance and Appropriations Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education
- Financial Institutions, Real Estate, and Securities Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Insurance Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Dyer was defeated in the November 2 general election by challenger Todd McKenney (R).[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dyer won re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[3] He ran unopposed.
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 43 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Steve Dyer (D)
|
35,271 | |||
| Judy Jones (R) | 24,593 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Dyer collected $99,147 in donations.[4]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY | $15,978 |
| OHIO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | $12,500 |
| FRIENDS OF MATT SZOLLOSI | $11,000 |
| OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AFSCME LOCAL 4 | $10,000 |
| SEIU HEALTH CARE DISTRICT 1199 WV KY OH | $5,000 |
| OHIO ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE | $4,571 |
| OHIO AFL-CIO | $3,350 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS | $2,750 |
External links
- Representative Dyer's campaign
- Ohio House of Representatives - Rep. Dyer
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Representative Dyer's Democratic caucus page
References
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| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 43 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Todd McKenney (R) |
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