American politician
Willis Blackshear Jr. is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 38th district. He was elected in 2020, defeating Republican John Ferrell Mullins III with 79% of the vote.[3] Prior to his election the Ohio House, Blackshear worked in the Montgomery County Auditor's Office as an outreach specialist.[4]
Ohio House of Representatives
Election
Blackshear was elected in the general election on November 3, 2020.[5]
Committees
Blackshear serves on the following committees: Commerce and Labor, Criminal Justice, and Agriculture and Rural Development.[6]
Ohio Senate
In October 2023, Blackshear pulled petitions to run for the 6th Senate District of Ohio. He is looking to unseat republican Sen. Niraj Antani.[7]
Election history
Ohio House 39th District
Year
|
|
Democrat
|
Votes
|
Pct
|
|
Republican
|
Votes
|
Pct
|
2020
|
|
Willis Blackshear
|
31,583
|
79.3%
|
|
John Ferrell Mullins III
|
8,269
|
20.7%
|
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