Ron Hood
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Ron Hood is a former Republican
legislator in the Ohio House of Representatives
. He represented, at various times, both the 57th and the 91st districts. He most recently lost a primary bid for Ohio's seventh Congressional District on March 4, 2008.
at Ohio State University, Hood earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1991. He had dual majors in marketing and economics.
A self-described conservative, the main issues for his most recent election attempt were: national security; the economy; and opposition to abortion.
During his four terms as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, Hood was named the 1995–96 Outstanding Conservative Freshman Legislator. He received the Watchdog of the Treasury Award four times and was named Friend of the Taxpayer three times. In 1999, he received the National Right To Work Legislator of the Year Award. In 2000, Hood received the Frank Lausche Young Conservative Award.
. The couple soon after relocated to central Ohio where he returned to the legislature for an additional term in 2005. Mr. and Mrs. Hood reside in Ashville, Ohio
, with their daughter Ellah and son Edward.
Republican Party (United States)
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legislator 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....
. He represented, at various times, both the 57th and the 91st districts. He most recently lost a primary bid for Ohio's seventh Congressional District on March 4, 2008.
Education
A graduate of the Max M. Fisher College of BusinessMax M. Fisher College of Business
Fisher College’s MBA curriculum allows students to customize their focus. After learning the core functions of business, students can select from over 100 elective courses to refine their knowledge.Students may concentrate in:...
at Ohio State University, Hood earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1991. He had dual majors in marketing and economics.
Political career
In 1992, Hood ran for an open seat in the Ohio House of Representatives but lost that election by a narrow margin. Two years later, he again sought election to the Ohio House of Representatives. In 1994, Hood was elected to represent the 57th district; he held that office for three terms. It was after Hood relocated to central Ohio that he sought an additional legislative term. In 2005, he won a close race for the 91st district with a 5.28% margin. He has served on both the House Commerce and Labor Committee and the House Criminal Justice Committee.A self-described conservative, the main issues for his most recent election attempt were: national security; the economy; and opposition to abortion.
During his four terms as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, Hood was named the 1995–96 Outstanding Conservative Freshman Legislator. He received the Watchdog of the Treasury Award four times and was named Friend of the Taxpayer three times. In 1999, he received the National Right To Work Legislator of the Year Award. In 2000, Hood received the Frank Lausche Young Conservative Award.
Personal life
In 2001, Hood married Michal Marie Dean of Xenia, OhioXenia, Ohio
Xenia is a city in and the county seat of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio 21 miles from Dayton and is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. The couple soon after relocated to central Ohio where he returned to the legislature for an additional term in 2005. Mr. and Mrs. Hood reside in Ashville, Ohio
Ashville, Ohio
Ashville is a village in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,174 at the 2000 census.-History:A historical museum, Ohio's Small Town Museum, is operated in the community. The museum claims to be home to America's oldest working traffic light, which directed traffic in...
, with their daughter Ellah and son Edward.