Jeff LaRe
Jeff LaRe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 73rd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Lampton |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
| In office May 22, 2019 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Schaffer |
| Succeeded by | Scott Wiggam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1976 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Jeffrey LaRe (/ləˈreɪ/; born February 9, 1976) is an American politician and law enforcement officer serving as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 73rd district. A Republican, LaRe's district includes the northern half of Fairfield County.
Career
LaRe is a trained peace officer and works for a national security and asset protection service company along with his public service.[1][2]
In 2019, state Representative Tim Schaffer was appointed to the Ohio Senate, creating a vacancy for his seat.[3] LaRe was appointed by Ohio House Republicans to serve the remainder of Schaffer's term.[4] He was sworn into office on May 22, 2019.[5]
2021 congressional special election
Shortly after incumbent representative Steve Stivers announced his resignation from Congress to become president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, LaRe declared his candidacy for the special election to succeed him.[6] LaRe lost the Republican primary to former coal lobbyist, Mike Carey, who received the endorsement of Donald Trump.[7]
References
- ^ "Jeff LaRe to replace Tim Schaffer in Ohio House". Lancaster Eagle Gazette. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ "Brian Hill appointed to fill Balderson seat". Zanesville Times Recorder. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ "Jeff LaRe will replace Schaffer in Ohio House". www.buckeyelakebeacon.net. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ "Jeff LaRe to replace Tim Schaffer in Ohio House". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ "Jeff LaRe will replace Schaffer in Ohio House". www.buckeyelakebeacon.net. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ Staff Report. "Local representative seeks seat in Congress". Y-City News. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Trump secures win in Ohio's 15th Congressional District with Mike Carey". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
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