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Hearcel F. Craig
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 15th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2019
Preceded byCharleta Tavares
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
January 6, 2015 – December 31, 2018
Preceded byTracy Maxwell Heard
Succeeded byErica Crawley
Columbus City Councilmember
In office
April 16, 2007 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byPatsy Thomas
Succeeded byJaiza Page
Personal details
Born (1949-07-01) July 1, 1949 (age 76)
U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseLinda Craig
Children4
Residence(s)Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materCentral Michigan University (MS)
Websitehttps://craig4ohio.com/
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1970 - 1972
UnitUnited States Army

Hearcel F. Craig (born July 1, 1949) is an American politician serving as the Senator for the 15th District of the Ohio State Senate. Craig formerly served in the United States Army and then had a career with the Ohio Department of Youth Services. He then went on to help develop City Year in Columbus. He has a degree from Central Michigan University.[1] In 2007, Craig was appointed to serve on Columbus City Council. While on Council, Craig rose to serve as President Pro Tempore.[2]

In 2014, Craig decided to run for the Ohio House of Representatives to replace Tracy 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 the Ohio House of Representatives in 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

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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

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Source:[5]

  • Committee on Government Oversight & Reform (Ranking Member)
  • Insurance (Ranking Member)
  • Energy & Public Utilities
  • Finance
  • Financial Institutions & Technology

Electoral history

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Election results
YearOfficeElectionVotes for Craig%OpponentPartyVotes%
2007Columbus City CouncilGeneral49,753 (4th)*14.61
2011General74,156 (4th)*14.37
2014Ohio House of RepresentativesPrimary4,43060.44Howard HeardDemocratic2,89939.56
General19,50575.79Dustin PylesRepublican6,23024.21
2016General40,26879.61Kenneth H. CollinsRepublican10,31420.39
2018Ohio State SenatePrimary20,44069.77Jodi HowellDemocratic8,85730.23
General107,50582.52Jordan GarceaRepublican22,77817.48

* Top four are elected to Columbus City Council

References

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  1. ^ "Hearcel Craig's run could lead to city council changes". Columbus Dispatch. Columbus. 2014-03-12. Retrieved 2014-12-10.
  2. ^ "Mayor Coleman delivers tenth State of the City speech". www.wcbe.org. 27 February 2009. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  3. ^ "Council announces process, timeline to fill Craig vacancy". HobNob Columbus. Columbus. 2014-11-11. Retrieved 2014-12-10.
  4. ^ Siegel, Jim. "Craig to run for Senate seat, setting up likely primary". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  5. ^ "Senator Hearcel F. Craig - Bio | The Ohio Senate". ohiosenate.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-09.


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    Hearcel F. Craig
    Member of the Ohio Senate
    from the 15th district
    Incumbent
    Assumed office
    January 6, 2019
    Preceded byCharleta Tavares
    Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
    from the 26th district
    In office
    January 6, 2015 – December 31, 2018
    Preceded byTracy Maxwell Heard
    Succeeded byErica Crawley
    Columbus City Councilmember
    In office
    April 16, 2007 – December 31, 2014
    Preceded byPatsy Thomas
    Succeeded byJaiza Page
    Personal details
    Born (1949-07-01) July 1, 1949 (age 76)
    U.S.
    PartyDemocratic
    SpouseLinda Craig
    Children4
    Residence(s)Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
    Alma materCentral Michigan University (MS)
    Websitehttps://craig4ohio.com/
    Military service
    Allegiance United States
    Branch/service United States Army
    Years of service1970 - 1972
    UnitUnited States Army

    Hearcel F. Craig (born July 1, 1949) is an American politician serving as the Senator for the 15th District of the Ohio State Senate. Craig formerly served in the United States Army and then had a career with the Ohio Department of Youth Services. He then went on to help develop City Year in Columbus. He has a degree from Central Michigan University.[1] In 2007, Craig was appointed to serve on Columbus City Council. While on Council, Craig rose to serve as President Pro Tempore.[2]

    In 2014, Craig decided to run for the Ohio House of Representatives to replace Tracy 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 the Ohio House of Representatives in 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

    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

    Source:[5]

    • Committee on Government Oversight & Reform (Ranking Member)
    • Insurance (Ranking Member)
    • Energy & Public Utilities
    • Finance
    • Financial Institutions & Technology

    Electoral history

    Election results
    YearOfficeElectionVotes for Craig%OpponentPartyVotes%
    2007Columbus City CouncilGeneral49,753 (4th)*14.61
    2011General74,156 (4th)*14.37
    2014Ohio House of RepresentativesPrimary4,43060.44Howard HeardDemocratic2,89939.56
    General19,50575.79Dustin PylesRepublican6,23024.21
    2016General40,26879.61Kenneth H. CollinsRepublican10,31420.39
    2018Ohio State SenatePrimary20,44069.77Jodi HowellDemocratic8,85730.23
    General107,50582.52Jordan GarceaRepublican22,77817.48

    * Top four are elected to Columbus City Council

    References

    1. ^ "Hearcel Craig's run could lead to city council changes". Columbus Dispatch. Columbus. 2014-03-12. Retrieved 2014-12-10.
    2. ^ "Mayor Coleman delivers tenth State of the City speech". www.wcbe.org. 27 February 2009. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
    3. ^ "Council announces process, timeline to fill Craig vacancy". HobNob Columbus. Columbus. 2014-11-11. Retrieved 2014-12-10.
    4. ^ Siegel, Jim. "Craig to run for Senate seat, setting up likely primary". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
    5. ^ "Senator Hearcel F. Craig - Bio | The Ohio Senate". ohiosenate.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-09.


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