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Personal Details

Jay Hottinger (b. December 1, 1969) is a Republican member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 31. Hottinger was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Hottinger is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Hottinger served in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 71 from 2006 to January 5, 2015. He was ineligible to run for re-election to the House in 2014 because of term limits. Scott Ryan (R) was elected to his seat in the November 4, 2014, general election.

He also served in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 71 from 1995 to 1999. He previously served in the Ohio State Senate from 1999 to 2007. Hottinger was a member of the Newark City Council from 1992 to 1994 and served as its president pro tempore in 1994.

Hottinger earned his B.A. in political science and administration from Capital University. His professional experience includes working as an office manager for Jay Company and as an electrical contractor.

Education

  • BA, Political Science/Public Administration, Capital University, 1992

Professional Experience

  • BA, Political Science/Public Administration, Capital University, 1992
  • Vice President, Truck One, Incorporated, 1999-present
  • Officer Manager, Jay Company

Political Experience

  • BA, Political Science/Public Administration, Capital University, 1992
  • Vice President, Truck One, Incorporated, 1999-present
  • Officer Manager, Jay Company
  • Senator, Ohio State Senate, 1998-2006, 2014-present
  • Former Assistant Majority Whip, Ohio State Senate
  • Candidate, Ohio State Senate, District 31, 2018
  • Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, 1994-1998, 2006-2014
  • President Pro Tempore/Member, Newark City Council, 1992-1994

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Ohio State Senate

Former Member, Finance Subcommittee on Workforce, Ohio State Senate

Former Chair, Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee, Ohio State Senate

Former Member, Insurance Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, State and Local Government Committee, Ohio State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Finance

Member, Health, Human Services and Medicaid

Vice Chair, Insurance and Financial Institutions

Member, Legislative Service Commission

Member, Rules and Reference

Member, Subcommittee on Health and Medicaid

Member, Transportation, Commerce and Workforce

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Political Science/Public Administration, Capital University, 1992
  • Vice President, Truck One, Incorporated, 1999-present
  • Officer Manager, Jay Company
  • Senator, Ohio State Senate, 1998-2006, 2014-present
  • Former Assistant Majority Whip, Ohio State Senate
  • Candidate, Ohio State Senate, District 31, 2018
  • Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, 1994-1998, 2006-2014
  • President Pro Tempore/Member, Newark City Council, 1992-1994
  • Former Board Member, American Cancer Society
  • Member, Buckeye Lake Tri-County Planning Commission
  • Member, East Mound Community Development Corporation Board
  • Member, Foundation Board of Directors, Police Athletic League, Licking County
  • Member, Heath Church of Christ
  • Member, Licking County Jail Ministry Board
  • Member, Newark Area Chamber
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