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Dorothy Pelanda
Dorothy Pelanda was the Ohio Director of Agriculture. Pelanda assumed office on January 10, 2019. Pelanda left office on December 31, 2022.
Pelanda (Republican Party) ran for election for Ohio Secretary of State. Pelanda did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 8, 2018.
Pelanda retired in December 2022.[1] She was first appointed by Governor Mike DeWine on January 10, 2019.
Pelanda is a former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 86 from 2011 to 2019. Pelanda was sworn in on Thursday, July 28, 2011, to succeed Dave Burke (R), who was appointed to fill a vacancy in the Senate.[2] She served as majority whip. She was assistant majority whip from 2015 to 2016.
Political career
Ohio Director of Agriculture (2019-2022)
Pelanda was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to serve as Ohio Director of Agriculture in 2019.
Ohio House of Representatives (2011-2019)
Pelanda was appointed to represented District 86 in the Ohio House of Representatives in July 2011. She served until 2019.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Aging and Long Term Care, Vice chair |
| • Criminal Justice |
| • Government Accountability and Oversight |
| • Rules and Reference |
| • Joint Legislative Ethics |
| • Legislative Service Commission |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pelanda served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Government Accountability and Oversight |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules and Reference |
| • Joint Legislative Ethics |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Pelanda served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Judiciary |
| • Policy and Legislative Oversight |
| • Rules and Reference |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Dorothy Pelanda did not file for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent Dorothy Pelanda defeated Scott Crider in the Ohio House of Representatives District 86 general election.[3]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 86 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dorothy Pelanda Incumbent |
71.22% | 33,685 | |
| Democratic | Scott Crider | 28.78% | 13,611 | |
| Total Votes | 47,296 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Scott Crider ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 86 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 86, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Scott Crider (unopposed) |
100.00% | 5,083 | |
| Total Votes | 5,083 | |||
Incumbent Dorothy Pelanda ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 86 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 86, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dorothy Pelanda Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,040 | |
| Total Votes | 16,040 | |||
2014
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. John Babik was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Dorothy Pelanda defeated Daniel Fogt in the Republican primary. Pelanda defeated Babik in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dorothy Pelanda Incumbent |
72.6% | 19,629 | |
| Democratic | John Babik | 27.4% | 7,426 | |
| Total Votes | 27,055 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Dorothy Pelanda Incumbent |
55.1% | 4,570 |
| Daniel Fogt | 44.9% | 3,725 |
| Total Votes | 8,295 | |
2012
Pelanda won election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 86. Pelanda was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Cheryl A. Johncox (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dorothy Pelanda Incumbent |
62.1% | 28,240 | |
| Democratic | Cheryl A. Johncox | 37.9% | 17,265 | |
| Total Votes | 45,505 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.[11]
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Pelanda's endorsements included the following:[12]
- Buckeye Firearms Association
- Marion County Republican Party
- National Federation of Independent Business
- National Rifle Association
- Ohio Chamber of Commerce
- Ohio Republican Party
- Ohio Right to Life (Preferred Candidate)
- Ohio Society of CPAs
- Union County Republican Party
Recent news
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See also
- Ohio House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Ohio General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Ohio state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ OCJ, "Pelanda to retire as ODA Director," accessed June 26, 2023
- ↑ Marion Star.com, "Dorothy Pelanda gets 83rd District nod," July 30, 2011
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Republican Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ pelandaforohio.com, "Endorsements," accessed April 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David T. Daniels |
Ohio Director of Agriculture 2019-2022 |
Succeeded by Brian Baldridge |
| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives District 86 2011-2018 |
Succeeded by Tracy Richardson (R) |
