Tony Burkley Explained

Tony Burkley
State House:Ohio
State:Ohio
District:82nd
Term Start:January 7, 2013
Term End:December 31, 2016
Preceded:Bruce Goodwin
Succeeded:Craig Riedel
Party:Republican
Residence:Payne, Ohio
Spouse:Nancy[1]

Tony Burkley is a former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 82nd district from 2013 to 2016. He was elected in 2012, defeating independent Pete Schlegel with 59% of the vote.[2] He also contested a seat for the 2006 election,[3] but lost the Republican primary to Lynn Wachtmann.[4] Before his election to the Ohio House, Burkley served as commissioner of Paulding County, Ohio.[5] In 2016, Burkley lost the Republican nomination for the seat to Craig Riedel.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tony Burkley - House District 82 . Ohio House of Representatives. 1 August 2013.
  2. Web site: 2012 Elections Results. Ohio Secretary of State. 1 August 2013.
  3. News: 3 Republicans seeking election to Ohio's 74th House District seat. 6 December 2005. Toledo Blade. 1 August 2013.
  4. Web site: Republican Ohio House of Representatives: May 2, 2006. Ohio Secretary of State. 1 August 2013.
  5. News: Burkley, Schlegel discuss election issues . Mosier. Dave. Van Wert Independent. 1 August 2013.