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Martin Sweeney

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Won the General, 2016 Ohio State House District 14

Former Council Member, Cleveland City Council

Quick Facts
Personal Details

Martin J. Sweeney is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 14. Sweeney was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Sweeney is a Democratic candidate for District 23 of the Ohio State Senate. The primary election is being held on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Martin Sweeney was born and lives in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Cleveland State University.

Education

  • BA, Political Science, Cleveland State University
  • Graduated, Harvard Program for Leadership Development

Political Experience

  • BA, Political Science, Cleveland State University
  • Graduated, Harvard Program for Leadership Development
  • Former Council Member, Cleveland City Council
  • Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, 2014-2019
  • Candidate, Ohio State Senate, District 23, 2018
  • President, Cleveland City Council, 2005-2013

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Government Accountability and Oversight Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Member, Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Chair, Mayor's Appointments

Vice Chair, Municipal Services and Properties

Former Member, Public Utilities Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Former Member, State Government Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Member, Transportation Committee

Member, Workforce and Community Benefits Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Political Science, Cleveland State University
  • Graduated, Harvard Program for Leadership Development
  • Former Council Member, Cleveland City Council
  • Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, 2014-2019
  • Candidate, Ohio State Senate, District 23, 2018
  • President, Cleveland City Council, 2005-2013
  • Player, Cleveland State University Basketball Team, 1986

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Recipient of the Cleveland State University's 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award for Community Service.