Ohio's 6th House of Representatives district explained

Ohio's 6th House of Representatives district should not be confused with Ohio's 6th congressional district.

State:Ohio
District:6
Chamber:House of Representatives
Representative:Adam Miller
Party:Democratic
Residence:Columbus
Population:116,844[1]
Population Year:2020

Ohio's 6th House of Representatives district is currently represented by Democrat Adam Miller. It is located entirely within Franklin County and includes parts of Columbus, as well as parts of Franklin and Prairie Townships.

List of members representing the district

MemberPartyYearsGeneral
Assembly
Electoral history
District established January 2, 1967.
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Walter L. White
RepublicanJanuary 2, 1967 –
December 31, 1972
107th
108th
109th
Elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Re-elected in 1970.
Retired to run for state senator.
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Patrick Sweeney
DemocraticJanuary 7, 1973 –
December 31, 1982
110th
111th
112th
113th
114th
Redistricted from the 47th district and re-elected in 1972.
Re-elected in 1974.
Re-elected in 1976.
Re-elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
align=left Jeff Jacobs
RepublicanJanuary 3, 1983 –
December 31, 1986
115th
116th
Elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Retired to run for Ohio State Treasurer.[2]
align=left Jim Petro
RepublicanJanuary 5, 1987 –
December 31, 1990
117th
118th
Elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Retired to run for Ohio State Auditor.[3]
align=left Ed Kasputis
RepublicanJanuary 7, 1991 –
December 31, 1992
119thElected in 1990.
Redistricted to the 16th district.
align=left Jon D. Myers
RepublicanJanuary 4, 1993 –
December 31, 2000
120th
121st
122nd
123rd
Redistricted from the 78th district and re-elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Term-limited.
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Tim Schaffer
RepublicanJanuary 1, 2001 –
December 31, 2002
124thElected in 2000.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
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Bob Latta
RepublicanJanuary 6, 2003 –
December 13, 2007
125th
126th
127th
Redistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Resigned to become U.S. Representative.[4]
Vacantnowrap December 13, 2007 –
January 9, 2008
127th
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Randy Gardner
RepublicanJanuary 9, 2008 –
December 31, 2012
127th
128th
129th
Appointed to finish Latta's term.[5]
Re-elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Retired to run for state senator.
align=left Marlene Anielski
RepublicanJanuary 7, 2013 –
December 31, 2018
130th
131st
132nd
Redistricted from the 17th district and re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Re-elected in 2016.
Term-limited.
align=left Phil Robinson
DemocraticJanuary 7, 2019 –
December 31, 2022
133rd
134th
Elected in 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Redistricted to the 19th district.
align=left Adam Miller
DemocraticJanuary 2, 2023 –
present
135thRedistricted from the 17th district and re-elected in 2022.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: County Populations and Filing Locations Ohio House Districts for use in 2022 and 2024. Ohio Secretary of State. February 2022. January 29, 2024.
  2. News: de Souza. Bertram. In local 'unity' stop, Pfeifer balks at stumping for Rhodes. May 20, 1986. The Vindicator. January 27, 2024.
  3. News: No contest for candidates seeking top seats. May 3, 1990. The Bryan Times. January 27, 2024.
  4. News: Troy. Tom. Latta to take oath of office today in D.C.. December 13, 2007. The Blade. January 27, 2024.
  5. News: House Session - January 9, 2008. January 9, 2008. The Ohio Channel. January 27, 2024.