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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Michael 'Mike' Ashford is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 44. Ashford was first elected to the chamber in 2010. Ashford is a Democratic candidate for District 11 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.

Ashford is unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Ohio House of Representatives because of term limits.

Michael Ashford was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and lives in Toledo, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a master's degree from Spring Arbor University. Ashford's career experience includes working as the vice president of urban affairs with Jewish Community Center and Young Men's Christian Association.

Education

  • Bachelors, University of Nebraska, Omaha
  • Masters, Spring Arbor University

Professional Experience

  • Bachelors, University of Nebraska, Omaha
  • Masters, Spring Arbor University
  • Unit Director, Homer Hanna Boys and Girls Club
  • Vice President, Urban Affairs, Jewish Community Center (JCC), present
  • Vice President, Urban Affairs, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), present

Political Experience

  • Bachelors, University of Nebraska, Omaha
  • Masters, Spring Arbor University
  • Unit Director, Homer Hanna Boys and Girls Club
  • Vice President, Urban Affairs, Jewish Community Center (JCC), present
  • Vice President, Urban Affairs, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), present
  • Former Minority Whip, Ohio State House of Representatives
  • Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, 2010-2019
  • Candidate, Ohio State Senate, District 11, 2018
  • Member, Toledo City Council, 2002-2007
  • President, Toledo City Council, 2007

Former Committees/Caucuses

Secretary, Finance Committee, Ohio State House, present

Member, Financial Institutions, Housing, and Urban Development Committee, Ohio State House, present

Member, Insurance Committee, Ohio State House, present

Member, Public Utilities Committee, Ohio State House, present

Former Member, Federalism and Interstate Relations Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Former Member, Insurance Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Local Government Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

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

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

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Bachelors, University of Nebraska, Omaha
  • Masters, Spring Arbor University
  • Unit Director, Homer Hanna Boys and Girls Club
  • Vice President, Urban Affairs, Jewish Community Center (JCC), present
  • Vice President, Urban Affairs, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), present
  • Former Minority Whip, Ohio State House of Representatives
  • Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, 2010-2019
  • Candidate, Ohio State Senate, District 11, 2018
  • Member, Toledo City Council, 2002-2007
  • President, Toledo City Council, 2007
  • Trustee, Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
  • Past Polemarch, Kappa Alpha Psi, Toledo Alumni Chapter
  • Board Member, Partner in Education
  • Former Chair, Public Utilities Committee
  • Board Member, University of Toledo Excel Program