John Domenick
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John Domenick is a Democratic
politician who formerly served in the Ohio House of Representatives
. A weatherman with the local CBS
station, WTRF for over twenty five years, Domenick opted to seek the Democratic nomination for state representative in 2002 against incumbent Eileen Krupinski. With the help of high named recognition, Domenick won the election. He would ultimately win the general election also, and was sworn into office on January 3, 2003.
Domenick easily won reelection in 2004 and 2006. In 2008, Domenick faced a challenge from former Representative Jerry W. Krupinski
, but fended him off to win a final term in the legislature. Following Democrats' rise to the majority in 2009, Domenick was named chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for the 128th Ohio General Assembly
.
Unable to run for another term in 2010 due to term limits, Domenick exited the House in 2010 following four consecutive terms. He was succeeded by Lou Gentile
. Domenick has since returned to Smithfield
.
Ohio Democratic Party
The Ohio Democratic Party is the Ohio affiliate to the United States Democratic Party. Former Ohio House Minority Leader Chris Redfern is the Ohio Democratic Party chairman. Redfern was elected to office in December 2005...
politician who formerly served in the Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
. A weatherman with the local CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
station, WTRF for over twenty five years, Domenick opted to seek the Democratic nomination for state representative in 2002 against incumbent Eileen Krupinski. With the help of high named recognition, Domenick won the election. He would ultimately win the general election also, and was sworn into office on January 3, 2003.
Domenick easily won reelection in 2004 and 2006. In 2008, Domenick faced a challenge from former Representative Jerry W. Krupinski
Jerry W. Krupinski
Jerry Krupinski is a Democratic politician who formerly served in the Ohio House of Representatives. A native of Steubenville, Ohio, Krupinski initially was elected to the Ohio House following the retirement of longtime Representative Arthur Bowers in 1986...
, but fended him off to win a final term in the legislature. Following Democrats' rise to the majority in 2009, Domenick was named chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for the 128th Ohio General Assembly
128th Ohio General Assembly
The 128th Ohio General Assembly was the legislative body of the state of Ohio from January 5, 2009 until December 31, 2010. Ted Strickland was Ohio Governor for its entirety. It was composed of the Ohio Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives. The apportionment of districts was based on the...
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Unable to run for another term in 2010 due to term limits, Domenick exited the House in 2010 following four consecutive terms. He was succeeded by Lou Gentile
Lou Gentile
Lou Gentile is the Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives serving the Ninety Fifth District since 2011.-Career:After graduation from West Virginia University, Gentile returned home to Jefferson County and joined the Ted Strickland for Congress campaign as field director...
. Domenick has since returned to Smithfield
Smithfield, Ohio
Smithfield is a village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 867 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area....
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