Hearcel Craig
Hearcel F. Craig | |
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Member of theOhio Senate from the15thdistrict | |
Assumed office January 6, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Charleta Tavares |
Member of theOhio House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
In office January 6, 2015 – December 31, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Tracy Maxwell Heard |
Succeeded by | Erica Crawley |
Columbus City Councilmember | |
In office April 16, 2007 – December 31, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Patsy Thomas |
Succeeded by | Jaiza Page |
Personal details | |
Born | U.S. | July 1, 1949
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Linda Craig |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | Columbus,Ohio,U.S. |
Alma mater | Central Michigan University(MS) |
Website | https://craig4ohio.com/ |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1970 - 1972 |
Unit | United States Army |
Hearcel F. Craig(born July 1, 1949) is an American politician serving as the Senator for the15thDistrict of theOhio State Senate.Craig formerly served in theUnited States Armyand then had a career with the Ohio Department of Youth Services. He then went on to help developCity Yearin Columbus. He has a degree fromCentral Michigan University.[1]In 2007, Craig was appointed to serve onColumbus City Council.While on Council, Craig rose to serve as President Pro Tempore.[2]
In 2014, Craig decided to run for theOhio House of Representativesto replaceTracy Maxwell Heard,who was term limited.[3]He won the primary over Heard's husband, Howard Heard. He went on to defeat Republican Dustin Pyles 76%-24%. He was elected to a 2nd term in theOhio House of Representativesin 2016. In 2018, Craig decided to seek the nomination for Ohio's 15th State Senate District. The incumbent,Charleta Tavares,was term limited and unable to seek re-election. Craig won both the primary and general elections, and took office on January 6, 2019.
Ohio State Senate
[edit]In 2018, instead of seeking re-election, Craig decided to seek the nomination for Ohio's 15th State Senate District.[4]The incumbent Senator,Charleta Tavares,was term-limited and unable to seek re-election. Craig won both primary and general elections, and took office on January 6, 2019.
In 2021, Craig was elected as Assistant Minority Whip for the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus.
Committee assignments
[edit]Source:[5]
- Committee on Government Oversight & Reform (Ranking Member)
- Insurance (Ranking Member)
- Energy & Public Utilities
- Finance
- Financial Institutions & Technology
Electoral history
[edit]Election results | |||||||||||
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Year | Office | Election | Votes for Craig | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % | |||
2007 | Columbus City Council | General | 49,753(4th)* | 14.61 | |||||||
2011 | General | 74,156(4th)* | 14.37 | ||||||||
2014 | Ohio House of Representatives | Primary | 4,430 | 60.44 | Howard Heard | Democratic | 2,899 | 39.56 | |||
General | 19,505 | 75.79 | Dustin Pyles | Republican | 6,230 | 24.21 | |||||
2016 | General | 40,268 | 79.61 | Kenneth H. Collins | Republican | 10,314 | 20.39 | ||||
2018 | Ohio State Senate | Primary | 20,440 | 69.77 | Jodi Howell | Democratic | 8,857 | 30.23 | |||
General | 107,505 | 82.52 | Jordan Garcea | Republican | 22,778 | 17.48 |
* Top four are elected to Columbus City Council
References
[edit]- ^"Hearcel Craig's run could lead to city council changes".Columbus Dispatch.Columbus. 2014-03-12.Retrieved2014-12-10.
- ^"Mayor Coleman delivers tenth State of the City speech".www.wcbe.org.27 February 2009.Retrieved2021-01-09.
- ^"Council announces process, timeline to fill Craig vacancy".HobNob Columbus.Columbus. 2014-11-11.Retrieved2014-12-10.
- ^Siegel, Jim."Craig to run for Senate seat, setting up likely primary".The Columbus Dispatch.Retrieved2021-01-09.
- ^"Senator Hearcel F. Craig - Bio | The Ohio Senate".ohiosenate.gov.Retrieved2021-01-09.
- 1949 births
- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the Ohio House of Representatives
- United States Army soldiers
- Central Michigan University alumni
- Columbus City Council members
- 21st-century American legislators
- African-American state legislators in Ohio
- Democratic Party Ohio state senators
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 20th-century African-American politicians
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