Terrence Upchurch Explained

Terrence Upchurch
State House:Ohio
District:20th
Term Start:January 1, 2019
Preceded:Bill Patmon
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:17 October 1988
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Education:Cleveland State University (BA)

Terrence Vincent Upchurch II (born October 17, 1988) is an American politician serving as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 20th district.

Early life and education

Upchurch was born in Cleveland and raised in the Collinwood and Glenville neighborhoods. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Cleveland State University. He is pursuing a Master of Public Administration from Villanova University.[1]

Career

Prior to his election, Upchurch served as a special assistant on the Cleveland City Council.[2] In 2020, Upchurch became an Honorary Co-Chair of Students for Gun Legislation, a 501(c)4 Non-Profit.

After winning the 2018 Democratic primary election on August 7 over seven other candidates, including former Cleveland City Councilmember T.J. Dow, Upchurch was elected unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2018.[3]

Upchurch serves on the Economic and Workforce Development, Health, and Insurance committees.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Terrence Upchurch (D) - Biography The Ohio House of Representatives. 2020-12-11. ohiohouse.gov.
  2. Web site: Terrence Upchurch Biography. ohiohouse.gov. March 1, 2019.
  3. Web site: Ohio Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times. nytimes.com. November 21, 2018.
  4. Web site: Terrence Upchurch Committees. ohiohouse.gov. March 1, 2019.