Al Landis Explained

Al Landis
State Senate:Ohio
District:31st
Term Start:January 3, 2023
Predecessor:Jay Hottinger
State House1:Ohio
State1:Ohio
District1:98th
Term Start1:January 3, 2011
Term End1:December 31, 2018
Preceded1:Joshua O'Farrell
Succeeded1:Brett Hillyer
Birth Date:2 November 1954
Birth Place:Dover, Ohio, U.S.
Alma Mater:Dover High School
Profession:Steel worker
Residence:Dover, Ohio, U.S.
Party:Republican

Al Landis (born November 2, 1954) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 31st district, since 2023. He is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, where he served from 2011 to 2018.

Ohio House of Representatives

As a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, Landis supported the controversial Ohio Senate Bill 5 which placed dramatic restrictions on the collective bargaining rights of public employee unions.[1]

Landis was sworn into his first term on January 3, 2011, and is a member of the committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economic and Small Business Development, Public Utilities, and Veterans Affairs (as vice chair).

In 2014, Landis was reelected for a third term, defeating his Democratic opponent with 67.71% of the vote.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://archive.today/20130204091530/http://www.timesreporter.com/newsnow/x698034855/Area-teachers-gather-to-voice-concern-over-Senate-Bill-5?zc_p=1 Area teachers gather to voice concern over Senate Bill 5
  2. Web site: 2014 Election Results; General Election - November 4, 2014 . Secretary of State of Ohio . Columbus, Ohio . March 14, 2015.