Louis Terhar
Louis Terhar is a former Republican member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 8 from 2017 to 2019. He resigned in September 2019 due to health concerns.[1]
Terhar was also a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 30. He was first appointed to the chamber in September 2011 to replace Robert Mecklenborg (R), who resigned after being charged with a DUI.[2]
Biography
Terhar earned his B.S. from the United States Naval Academy in 1972, his M.B.A. in finance from Syracuse University, and his M.L.A. from Harvard University. His professional experience includes working as the managing director for Strategic Planning Advisors LLC and as a teacher in Xavier University's Executive M.B.A. program. Terhar retired as a commander in the United States Navy.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Terhar was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Education Oversight Committee
- Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee
- Education Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Finance Committee
- Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee
- Senate Ways and Means Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Education |
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| • Local Government, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Ways and Means, Vice chair |
| • Joint Medicaid Oversight |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Terhar served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Terhar served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development and Regulatory Reform |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Terhar was appointed to the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic and Small Business Development |
| • Judiciary and Ethics |
| • State Government and Elections |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Ohio State Senate 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 Bill Seitz (R) did not seek re-election.
Louis Terhar defeated Mary Rose Lierman in the Ohio State Senate District 8 general election.[4]
| Ohio State Senate, District 8 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Louis Terhar |
62.88% | 106,215 | |
| Democratic | Mary Rose Lierman | 37.12% | 62,693 | |
| Total Votes | 168,908 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Mary Rose Lierman ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 8 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Ohio State Senate District 8, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mary Rose Lierman (unopposed) |
100.00% | 18,157 | |
| Total Votes | 18,157 | |||
Louis Terhar ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 8 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Ohio State Senate District 8, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Louis Terhar (unopposed) |
100.00% | 41,205 | |
| Total Votes | 41,205 | |||
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. Mark Childers was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Louis Terhar was unopposed in the Republican primary. Terhar defeated Childers in the general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Louis Terhar Incumbent |
74.1% | 25,519 | |
| Democratic | Mark Childers | 25.9% | 8,932 | |
| Total Votes | 34,451 | |||
2012
Terhar won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 30. Terhar was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Steven Newsome (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Louis Terhar Incumbent |
69.2% | 37,707 | |
| Democratic | Steven Newsome | 30.8% | 16,804 | |
| Total Votes | 54,511 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2019
In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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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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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.[10]
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Personal
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Terhar and his wife, Debe, have four children and four grandchildren. They currently reside in Cincinnati, Ohio.[3]
Recent news
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See also
- Ohio House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Ohio General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Ohio state legislative districts
- Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Ohio State Senate
- Ohio State Senate District 8
- Ohio State Senate elections, 2016
External links
- Profile from the Ohio State Senate
- Profile from the Ohio House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Cincinnati, "Green Township's Lou Terhar resigns from Ohio Senate, citing health concerns," September 3, 2019
- ↑ Cincinnati.com, "Louis Terhar named to replace Mecklenborg as state rep," September 13, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Representative Louis Terhar, "Biography," accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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, "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)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bill Seitz (R) |
Ohio State Senate, District 8 2016-2019 |
Succeeded by Louis W. Blessing, III (R) |
| Preceded by Robert Mecklenborg (R) |
Ohio House of Representatives District 30 2011–2016 |
Succeeded by Bill Seitz (R) |
