Gil Blair Explained

Gil Blair
Order1:Member of the
Ohio House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
Term Start1:June 5, 2019
Term End1:December 31, 2020
Predecessor1:Glenn Holmes
Successor1:Mike Loychik
Birth Date:11 July 1970
Birth Place:Warren, Ohio
Party:Democrat
Children:Meredith Blair, Gil Blair, Megan Blair
Residence:Niles, Ohio
Education:John F. Kennedy High School
Alma Mater:University of Akron (B.A., J.D.)

H. Gilson Blair (born July 11, 1970) is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 63rd district from 2019 through 2020. A Democrat, Blair's district includes approximately half of Trumbull County. Blair formerly was a candidate for the Niles municipal court judge and served as a Warren City prosecutor, as well as eight years as a Weathersfield Township trustee.[1] He is a graduate of the University of Akron.[2]

In 2019, state Representative Glenn Holmes stepped down from his seat to take a role in the administration of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.[3] Soon after Ohio House Democrats nominated Blair to serve out the remainder of Holmes' term. He was sworn into office on May 31, 2019.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Weathersfield trustee Gil Blair gets House seat News, Sports, Jobs - Tribune Chronicle. en-US. 2019-08-05.
  2. Web site: Gil Blair to replace Glenn Holmes in 63rd House. May 31, 2019. vindy.com. 2019-08-05.
  3. Web site: Trumbull County looking for replacement for Rep. Glenn Holmes. 2019-05-03. WKBN.com. en-US. 2019-08-05.