Mark Wagoner (R)
Senator
Senator Mark Wagoner represents the 2nd District, which includes Erie, Wood, most of Ottawa and the western parts of Lucas County. Prior to his term in the Senate, he served two terms as a State Representative. Senator Wagoner has earned a reputation among his peers in the Legislature as an effective and strong voice for Northern Ohio and is well-regarded in his district for putting partisan politics aside in order to make progress for the region. Mark’s main focus is on the issues that are of the most concern to his constituents -- economic development and job creation, education, health care and being a watchdog of taxpayer dollars. Mark also consistently supports policies that promote individual responsibility and strong families.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Ottawa Hills |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2008; State Representative, 2005-2008 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2012; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-8060 Email: SD02@senate.state.oh.us |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 1 | SB 21 | SB 134 | SB 148 | SB 171 | SB 181 | SB 196 | SB 197 |
| Primary Sponsor | SR 8 | SR 22 | SR 58 | SR 69 | SR 75 | SR 93 | SR 124 | SR 128 |
| SR 131 | SR 145 | ||||||
| 01.03.2012 | |
| Wagoner named to Constitutional Modernization Commission | |
| COLUMBUS – State Senator Mark Wagoner was recently appointed to the newly-created Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission. The Republican lawmaker was chosen by Senate President Thomas Niehaus to serve as one of twelve legislative members of the 32-member, bipartisan committee that will be charged with examining Ohio’s Constitution and making recommendations to modernize and improve it. | |
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| 09.14.2011 | |
| 09.14.11 State report cards for district show excellence | |
| Columbus - In August, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) announced the assessments of our state's schools in the form of annual district report cards. | |
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| 06.08.2011 | |
| Ohio Senate closes $8 billion shortfall without raising taxes, expands school choice, makes legislative approval necessary for leasing of turnpike | |
| Columbus-The biennium budget measure passed today by the Ohio Senate successfully closed the $8.5 billion shortfall that threatened to further burden the financial stability and future of Ohio's families. Highlighted in the bill is a combined $5.4 billion reduction in spending for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013, the elimination of Ohio's job-killing "Estate Tax", the reinstatement of the final phase-in of a 21-percent income tax cut originally passed in 2005, and an expansion of school choice throughout the state. | |
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| 05.24.2011 | |
| Senate takes action ot improve integrity of Ohio elections | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate took action today to improve the integrity and accountability of Ohio's election system with the passage of a landmark voting reform bill. | |
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| 04.14.2011 | |
| Wagoner's bill recommending Thomas Edison for National Statuary Hall passed by Senate | |
| Columbus- State Senator Mark Wagoner announced that the Ohio Senate voted Wednesday to approve Senate Bill 21, a measure that requests a congressional joint committee to formally approve the replacement of the statue of former Ohio Governor William Allen in the National Statuary Hall Collection with one of Thomas Edison. | |
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| 04.11.2011 | |
| Senator Wagoner introduces election reform legislation | |
| Columbus- State Senator Mark Wagoner introduced comprehensive election reform legislation today designed to modernize and improve the overall operation of Ohio elections and build voter confidence in the results. | |
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| 03.29.2011 | |
| Senator Wagoner, Representative Murray introduce bill for "Vietnam Veterans' Day" in Ohio | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner and State Representative Dennis Murray (D- Sandusky) today introduced legislation to designate March 29th of each year "Vietnam Veterans' Day" in Ohio. The day will honor those who fought, died or are still unaccounted for in the Vietnam War. | |
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| 01.03.2011 | |
| Wagoner sworn in as senator for the 129th General Assembly | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus-State Senator Mark Wagoner renewed his oath of office and was sworn in today as part of opening day for the 129th General Assembly. Senator Wagoner represents Ohio's 2nd Senate District, which includes Erie, Wood, most of Ottawa and the western parts of Lucas County. Read more... |