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.
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]
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]