Shane Wilkin | |
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| Member of theOhio Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Peterson |
| Member of theOhio House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
| In office June 7, 2018 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Cliff Rosenberger |
| Succeeded by | Bob Peterson |
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| Born | (1970-08-08)August 8, 1970 (age 54) Lynchburg, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Shane Wilkin (born August 8, 1970) is an American politician serving as a member of theOhio State Senate. He previously served as a member of theOhio House of Representatives, representing the 91st district from 2018 to 2023. ARepublican, Wilkin's house district included all ofClinton,Highland andPike counties and portions ofRoss county. Prior to serving in the state House, Wilkin served three terms as a Highland County Commissioner.[1] Professionally, he works as arealtor.[2]
In 2018, Wilkin entered the primary to succeedSpeaker of the Ohio House of RepresentativesCliff Rosenberger, but unexpectedly was appointed to Rosenberger's seat after the Speaker resigned following a campaign finance scandal.[3] Wilkin was appointed after winning the Republican primary for the seat, defeating Rosenberger's preferred candidate, Beth Ann Ellis. He easily won the general election.[4]
Members of theOhio Senate | ||
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136th General Assembly (2025-2027)
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