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Robert Mecklenborg is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 30th district since his appointment in 2007. He serves as Chairman of the State Government and Elections Committee.

Career

After graduating from Ohio University and with a law degree from the University of Cincinnati, Mecklenborg went on to found the lawfirm Hayle & Mecklenborg. Mecklenborg also served as solicitor and prosecutor for the Village of Cleves. He is a former law director for the City of Cheviot, and a former assistant county prosecutor.

Ohio House of Representatives

When Senator Patricia Clancy resigned her Senate seat to take a position within Hamilton County, Representative Bill Seitz was appointed to take her spot. Mecklenborg, along with fellow Republican Dick Hammersmith, were mentioned as potential successors to Seitz in the 30th House District. With the endorsement of the Hamilton County Republican Party, Mecklenborg soon emerged as the favorite, and soon after he won the appointment. He officially took his seat on October 9, 2007.

In the 2008 primary, Mecklenborg was again up against Hammersmith, but this time on the ballot. The race looked to be competitive, but in the end Mecklenborg was able to retain his seat easily, winning by almost 4,000 votes. In the general election, Mecklenborg faced Democrat Bob Klug, but won by almost 29,000 votes.

Mecklenborg easily won reelection in 2010 against Democrat Richard Luken, winning by about 28,000 votes. He currently serves as Chairman of the State Government and Elections Committee, and on the committees of Finance and Appropriations and the Higher Education Subcommittee, and Judiciary and Ethics. He also is a member of the Ohio Arts Council.

Currently, he is sponsoring legislation that would require performance audits of state agencies, allowing the Auditor of State to conduct performance audits of four specific state agencies every two years and all others on a rotating basis.

Links

• The Ohio House of Representatives: Representative Bob Mecklenborg (R-Green Township) official site

References

1. Seitz to be appointed to Senate?
2. Pro gunner appointed to replace Seitz in state's 30th House District
3. 2008 primary election results
4. 2008 general election results
5. 2010 election results

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