Kevin Bacon (politician)

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Kevin Bacon (born November 27, 1971) is a state senator for the 3rd District of the Ohio Senate, who served since 2011. Previously, he served in the Ohio House of Representatives 2007-2010, and as a City coach Blendon. Bacon represents parts of Franklin County including Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, Canal Winchester, Obetz, Valley View, Marble Cliff and parts of Columbus.

A lawyer, Bacon also serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Civil Justice. He's a Republican.

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Careers

Bacon was born and raised in Defiance, Ohio. After graduating from Miami University and Capital Law School, Bacon, a private practice lawyer, previously worked for Farmers Insurance and the Ohio Department of Commerce and as a prosecutor for the City of Lancaster, Ohio. He is currently a lawyer, lawyer, with law firm Appel & amp; Hellstedt, located in Worthington, Ohio. He also serves as Blendon City Assistant.

When petahana Linda Reidelbach announced that she would not look for another term, Bacon was among the three who tried to replace him. Bacon faces a clear shot at the primer. With the district being one that Democrats seek to take, Bacon faces a rather difficult challenge in the 2006 general election, and it is one of the closest races in the cycle. The campaign was the target of many advertising attacks from both sides. He defeated Democrat Dean Hernandez with less than 1000 votes. In his first term, Board Chairman Jon Husted appointed the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Bacon House.

In 2008, Bacon beat Democrat candidate Jay Perez 51% -45% in a very democratic year.

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Ohio Senate

With incumbent Sen. David Goodman unable to search for another term, Bacon announced in May 2009 that he would run for the Ohio Senate. After no competition in the primary, he faces Democrat Mark Pfeifer in the general election, and wins the 50% -43% election.

Bacon is the main sponsor of Senate Bill 9, which updated Ohio's insurance laws to reflect recent changes in federal health care legislation. SB 9 suspends the Open Enrollment Program, Ohio Health Reinsurance Program, and the conversion of health insurance policy options. The bill was signed into law by Governor John Kasich on June 4, 2013.

In 2014, Bacon was re-elected with 61% of the vote. For the 131rd General Assembly of Ohio, Bacon served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Civil Justice.

Committees assignment

• Committee on Civil Justice (Chair)
• Insurance Committee (Vice Chairman)
• Committee on Criminal Justice
• Financial Subcommittee for Higher Education
• Financial Institutions Committee
• Public Utilities Committee
• Committee on Transportation, Trade & amp; Labor

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Selection history

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References

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External links

• Kevin Bacon in Ballotpedia
• The Ohio Senate: Senator Kevin Bacon (R) - District 3
• Bacon for the Senate, official campaign website

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