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Hearcel F. Craig
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 15th district |
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| Assumed office January 6, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Charleta Tavares |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 26th district |
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| In office January 6, 2015 – December 31, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Tracy Maxwell Heard |
| Succeeded by | Erica Crawley |
| Columbus City Councilmember | |
| In office April 16, 2007 – December 31, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Patsy Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Jaiza Page |
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| Born | July 1, 1949 U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Linda Craig |
| Children | 4 |
| Residences | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Central Michigan University (MS) |
| Website | https://craig4ohio.com/ |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1970 - 1972 |
| Unit | United States Army |
Hearcel F. Craig, born on July 1, 1949, is an important politician from America. He currently serves as a Senator for the 15th District in the Ohio State Senate. Before becoming a Senator, Mr. Craig worked in different public service roles. He was in the United States Army and then worked for the Ohio Department of Youth Services. He also helped start City Year in Columbus, which is a program where young people serve their communities.
Mr. Craig earned a degree from Central Michigan University. In 2007, he was chosen to be a member of the Columbus City Council. While on the Council, he became the President Pro Tempore, a leadership role. Later, in 2014, he ran for the Ohio House of Representatives and won. He served two terms there before deciding to run for the Ohio State Senate in 2018. He won that election too and started his term as a Senator on January 6, 2019.
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Hearcel Craig's Role in the Ohio State Senate
In 2018, instead of running for his old job again, Mr. Craig decided to try for a seat in the Ohio State Senate. The Senator who held that seat before him, Charleta Tavares, could not run again because of term limits. Term limits mean a person can only serve a certain number of times.
Mr. Craig won both the first election (called the primary) and the main election. He officially became a Senator on January 6, 2019. In 2021, his fellow Democratic Senators chose him for a leadership position. He was elected as the Assistant Minority Whip for the Ohio Senate Democratic group. This means he helps make sure his party's members vote together on important issues.
Hearcel Craig's Journey in Public Service
Hearcel Craig has a long history of helping his community and state. His career shows how someone can move from different roles to serve the public.
Early Career and Community Work
Before entering politics, Mr. Craig served in the United States Army. After his military service, he worked for the Ohio Department of Youth Services. This department helps young people in Ohio. He also played a key role in developing City Year in Columbus. City Year is a program that brings together young adults for a year of full-time service. They work in schools and communities to help students succeed.
Serving on the Columbus City Council
In 2007, Hearcel Craig was appointed to the Columbus City Council. This council makes important decisions for the city of Columbus, Ohio. While on the Council, he showed strong leadership skills. He eventually became the President Pro Tempore. This is a high-ranking position that involves leading meetings and helping guide the council's work. He served on the City Council until the end of 2014.
From House of Representatives to State Senate
In 2014, Mr. Craig decided to run for the Ohio House of Representatives. This is another part of Ohio's state government. He won his election and served two terms, which means he was a Representative for several years. His work in the House prepared him for an even bigger role. In 2018, he successfully ran for the Ohio State Senate, where he continues to serve the people of Ohio.
