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Senate District 18

John Eklund

Ohio Senate District 18

Counties: Geauga (part), Lake (part), Portage

Senator John Eklund

Senate Building
1 Capitol Square
1st Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

Hometown: Munson Township

(614) 644-7718

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Eklund Applauds Boat Safety Education Grants Awarded to Lake and Geauga Counties

February 4, 2020

Eklund Awarded for Historic Investment in Early Childhood Care and Education

January 24, 2020

Judiciary Committee to Meet Monday at University of Cincinnati for Hearing on Big Tech Issues

October 24, 2019

Senate Judiciary Committee to Meet Thursday at Cleveland State for Hearing on Big Tech Issues

October 16, 2019

Obhof, Eklund Announce Traveling Judiciary Committee Meetings to Hear from Ohioans about Privacy and Antitrust Concerns with Big Tech

September 18, 2019

Featured Videos with Senator Eklund

Eklund Announces Highlights of Drug Sentencing Reform for Ohio

Senate Bill 5: Improving College Affordability

Helping Ohio Families Save For College

The Sound of Ideas: Criminal Justice Reform

Supporting Those Who Protect Us

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Learn About Senator Eklund

Senator Eklund currently serves as Chair of the Senate's Judiciary Committee which reviews legislation affecting criminal, civil and commercial law.

Senator Eklund was instrumental in passing legislation establishing ABLE accounts which allow individuals with disabilities and their families to save tax-free for disability related expenses.

A highly regarded lawyer, Senator Eklund is recognized for his keen understanding and articulation of complex legal matters before the legislature, and he has taken the lead on various criminal justice reform efforts in the Senate.