Willis Blackshear Jr. facts for kids
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Willis Blackshear Jr.
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 38th district |
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| Assumed office January 1, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Fred Strahorn |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Dayton, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Wright State University (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science) |
Willis Blackshear Jr. is a Democrat who helps make laws in Ohio. He is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 38th district. This means he represents people from a specific area in Ohio.
He was chosen by voters in 2020. He won with a lot of votes, getting 79% of them. Before he became a state representative, Willis Blackshear Jr. worked for Montgomery County. He helped people connect with government services.
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Willis Blackshear Jr.'s Role in Ohio's Government
Willis Blackshear Jr. works in the Ohio House of Representatives. This is one part of Ohio's state government that makes laws.
Becoming a State Representative
Willis Blackshear Jr. was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in the general election on November 3, 2020. People in his district voted for him to represent them.
What He Does in the House
As a state representative, Willis Blackshear Jr. works on different committees. Committees are small groups of lawmakers. They study specific topics and suggest new laws.
He is part of these committees:
- Commerce and Labor: This committee looks at business rules and worker rights.
- Criminal Justice: This group deals with laws about crime and the justice system.
- Agriculture and Rural Development: This committee focuses on farming and helping areas outside of big cities.
Looking to the Ohio Senate
In October 2023, Willis Blackshear Jr. started planning to run for another important job. He wants to become a member of the Ohio Senate. The Senate is the other part of Ohio's law-making government. He hopes to win a seat in the 6th Senate District.
