Bob Peterson (Ohio politician)
Appearance
Bob Peterson | |
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Member of the Ohio Senate from the 17th district | |
Assumed office March 21, 2012 | |
Preceded by | David T. Daniels |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 85th district | |
In office January 3, 2011–March 21, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Raymond Pryor |
Succeeded by | Gary Scherer |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Chillicothe, Ohio,[1] U.S. | March 15, 1962
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lisa Peterson (3 children)[1] |
Residence(s) | Sabina, Ohio,[1] U.S. |
Alma mater | Ohio State University |
Profession | Farmer |
Bob Peterson (born March 15, 1962) is a Republican member of the Ohio Senate from the 17th District. From 2011 to 2012, he served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 85th district.[2] Before being elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, he was Fayette County Commissioner for 14 years.[3] He was first elected as a state representative in November 2010 with 55.3% of the vote.[4] He is the chairman of the Senate Finance General Government subcommittee.
Peterson won a full-term to the Ohio Senate on November 6, 2012 and was sworn-in January, 2013.[5]
Peterson is married with three children, Sarah, Hanna, and Todd.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Bob Peterson at votesmart.org
- ^ "Bob Peterson sworn in for 17th District in Ohio Senate". The Chillicothe Gazette. March 22, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ "Senator Bob Peterson". Ohio State Senate. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ "Ohio House of Representatives: November 2, 2010". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
- ^ "Peterson sworn in as senator for 17th Senate District". Vinton County Courier Online. January 10, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
External links
- The Ohio Senate: Senator Bob Peterson (R) - District 17
- Peterson for Ohio, official campaign website