W. Carlton Weddington
| W. Carlton Weddington | |
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| Ohio House of Representatives District 27 | |
| Former officeholder | |
| In office | |
| 2009-2012 | |
| Term ends | |
| January 7, 2013 | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $60,584/year |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 2, 2010 |
| First elected | 2008 |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) |
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Weddington has served as president for Central Region Ohio School Board Association and as a member of Columbus Board of Education. He has also been a member of the Columbus City Council. Weddington has worked as a liaison officer for Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services. His other professional experience includes working as a manager, as a caseworker/staff assistant for Office of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee, and as a tennis instructor. Weddington earned his BA in political science from Hampton University.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Weddington was appointed to the following committees:
- Correctional Institution Inspection Committee, Ohio State Legislature
- Criminal Justice Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Local Government Committee, Ohio House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Public Utilities Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Weddington served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Education Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Finance and Appropriations Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Local Government/Public Administration Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Weddington is running for re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 25. Weddington was unopposed in the March 6 Democratic primary election and is challenged by Seth B. Golding (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
2010
Weddington won re-election to District 27 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[4] His opponent was Meagan Cyrus (R). The election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 27 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 W. Carlton Weddington (D)
|
21,251 | 84.00% | ||
| Meagan Cyrus (R) | 4,047 | 16.00% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Weddington won election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[6]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 27 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| W. Carlton Weddington (D)
|
35,293 | |||
| Jim Hunter (R) | 7,185 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Weddington collected $62,512 in donations.[7]
These were the largest contributors in 2010.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OHIO LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS | $6,182 |
| OHIO CREDIT UNION LEAGUE | $2,750 |
| PROGRESSIVE ACTION FOR OHIO | $2,600 |
| PALMORE, DANNETTE | $2,500 |
| COLUMBUS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | $2,000 |
| OHIO DENTAL ASSOCIATION | $1,650 |
2008
In 2008, Weddington collected $62,465 in donations.[8]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OHIO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $6,000 |
| OHIO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | $2,500 |
| STEELWORKERS DISTRICT 1 | $2,000 |
| OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AFSCME LOCAL 4 | $2,000 |
| HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES | $2,000 |
Controversies
Bribery indictment
Weddington surrendered to the FBI on March 13, 2012 after being indicted on a bribery charge. According to Edward Hanko, FBI special agent in charge of the Cincinnati field office, the Bureau set up an undercover sting, creating a fake business entity that spent over $16,000 to send Weddington to Miami and California as well as giving him cash and campaign contributions. In exchange, Weddington allegedly agreed to introduce legislation on behalf of the business. He is charged with one count of bribery, one count of election falsification and one count of filing a false financial-disclosure form.[9]
External links
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Representative Weddington's Democratic caucus page
- Representative Weddington's State Surge sponsored bills
- Representative Weddington's facebook
References
- ↑ The Columbus Dispatch, "Legislator charged in FBI bribery sting," March 14, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Weddington
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
- ↑ The Columbus Dispatch, "Legislator charged in FBI bribery sting," March 14, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 27 2009–2012 |
Succeeded by Kevin Boyce |
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