Hearcel F. Craig | |
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| Member of theOhio Senate from the15th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Charleta Tavares |
| Member of theOhio House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office January 6, 2015 – December 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Tracy Maxwell Heard |
| Succeeded by | Erica Crawley |
| Columbus City Councilmember | |
| In office April 16, 2007 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Patsy Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Jaiza Page |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1949-07-01)July 1, 1949 (age 75) U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Linda Craig |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Columbus,Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Central Michigan University (MS) |
| Website | https://craig4ohio.com/ |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1970 - 1972 |
| Unit | United States Army |
Hearcel F. Craig (born July 1, 1949) is an American politician serving as the Senator for the15th District of theOhio State Senate. Craig formerly served in theUnited States Army and then had a career with the Ohio Department of Youth Services. He then went on to help developCity Year in Columbus. He has a degree fromCentral Michigan University.[1] In 2007, Craig was appointed to serve onColumbus City Council. While on Council, Craig rose to serve as President Pro Tempore.[2]
In 2014, Craig decided to run for theOhio House of Representatives to replaceTracy Maxwell Heard, who was term limited.[3] He won the primary over Heard's husband, Howard Heard. He went on to defeat Republican Dustin Pyles 76%-24%. He was elected to a 2nd term in theOhio House of Representatives in 2016. In 2018, Craig decided to seek the nomination for Ohio's 15th State Senate District. The incumbent,Charleta Tavares, was term limited and unable to seek re-election. Craig won both the primary and general elections, and took office on January 6, 2019.
In 2018, instead of seeking re-election, Craig decided to seek the nomination for Ohio's 15th State Senate District.[4] The incumbent Senator,Charleta Tavares, was term-limited and unable to seek re-election. Craig won both primary and general elections, and took office on January 6, 2019.
In 2021, Craig was elected as Assistant Minority Whip for the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus.
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| Year | Office | Election | Votes for Craig | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % | |||
| 2007 | Columbus City Council | General | 49,753(4th)* | 14.61 | |||||||
| 2011 | General | 74,156(4th)* | 14.37 | ||||||||
| 2014 | Ohio House of Representatives | Primary | 4,430 | 60.44 | Howard Heard | Democratic | 2,899 | 39.56 | |||
| General | 19,505 | 75.79 | Dustin Pyles | Republican | 6,230 | 24.21 | |||||
| 2016 | General | 40,268 | 79.61 | Kenneth H. Collins | Republican | 10,314 | 20.39 | ||||
| 2018 | Ohio State Senate | Primary | 20,440 | 69.77 | Jodi Howell | Democratic | 8,857 | 30.23 | |||
| General | 107,505 | 82.52 | Jordan Garcea | Republican | 22,778 | 17.48 | |||||
* Top four are elected to Columbus City Council
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