After graduation from the University of Cincinnati, Widener served two terms on the Mad River-Greene Local Board of Education before starting his legislative career. His resume includes a stint as a civil service architect at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where he also served as the base's first full-time historic preservation officer until 1989.
Widener was appointed to his first term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1999, but lost the party nomination to reelection to Merle G. Kearns, a prominent state Senator who was facing term limits. However, after redistricting occurred in 2002, Widener won a term beginning in 2003.
In the 2004 cycle, Widener again faced a primary challenge against fellow Republican Robert Rogers III. He defeated Rogers with 65% of the vote.[1] He easily won reelection in 2006 with 60% of the vote.
In January 2016, Widener announced his retirement after nearly two decades of public service.[2]
Ohio SenateEdit
In 2008, Senator Steve Austria was term limited and running for Congress, and Widener declared his candidacy for his Senate seat. In the primary, he faced W. Reed Madden and James Howard, and won about 67% of the electorate.[3] In the general election, Widener faced Clark County Commissioner Roger Tackett.[4] While Democrats initially thought the district as potentially competitive, Widener won with 62% of the vote.[5]
Widener served as Chairman of the Energy & Public Utilities Committee in the 128th General Assembly, and in the 129th General Assembly, Senate President Tom Niehaus named Widener as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee,[6][7] He also serves on the State Controlling Board;[8] and to the State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. As Chairman of the Finance Committee, Widener played a leading role in shaping the biennium budget.[9] Widener was also a key player on the conference committee on the budget, where the budget was finished,[10] and helped to pass the final budget for 2012-2013.[11]
In 2012, Widener won reelection to a second term, defeating Jeff Robertson with 62% of the vote.[12] Widener has faced controversy for trying to shield public records related to Senate parking key cards.[13] For this and other reasons, the Cleveland Plain Dealer in an editorial named Widener the worst person in the Ohio General Assembly.[14]
^Blackwell, Kenneth 2004 primary election results 2010-12-27 at the Wayback Machine (2004-03-02)
^"Widener Announces Plans To Retire After More Than Two Decades Of Public Service". The Ohio Senate. Columbus. 2016-01-21. Retrieved 2016-01-28.[permanent dead link]
^Brunner, Jennifer 2008 primary election 2010-12-27 at the Wayback Machine (2008-03-04)
^Chris Widener, Republican Senate Candidate, Boasts About Tax Cuts, But How Will He Solve Ohio’s Budget Crisis?
^Brunner, Jennifer 2008 general election results 2011-02-28 at the Wayback Machine (2008-11-04)
^Sen. Chris Widener to be Senate Finance Committee Chairman
^Hershey, William (2011-01-16). "Area's state lawmakers take leadership spots". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
^Vardon, Joe; Jim Siegel (2011-04-18). . Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
^Guillen, Joe (2011-06-29). "State budget conference committee passes unified budget on party-line vote". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
^Carr Smyth, Julie (2011-06-29). . Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
^Husted, Jon 2012 general election results (2012-11-06)
^"Widener orders garage passes that would limit public accountability". Dayton Daily News. Dayton. 2015-01-08. Retrieved 2015-01-09.
^"For childish attempt to impede public's right to know, Chris Widener is Ohio legislature's Worst Person: Brent Larkin | cleveland.com". 23 January 2015. Retrieved 2015-01-23.
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For the author and speaker see Chris Widener author Christopher Widener born August 22 1963 was the President pro Tempore of the Ohio Senate and represented the 10th Senate District which includes Madison Clark and Greene counties Before the Senate he served three terms non consecutively in the Ohio House of Representatives He is a Republican Chris WidenerMember of the Ohio Senate from the 10th districtIn office January 5 2009 January 21 2016Preceded bySteve AustriaSucceeded byBob HackettMember of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 84th districtIn office January 3 2003 December 31 2008Preceded byRon RhineSucceeded byBob HackettIn office December 8 1999 December 31 2000Preceded byJoe HainesSucceeded byMerle G KearnsPersonal detailsBorn 1963 08 22 August 22 1963 age 60 Springfield Ohio U S Political partyRepublicanSpouseSally Widener 2 children Residence s Springfield Ohio U S Alma materUniversity of CincinnatiProfessionArchitect Contents 1 Career 2 Ohio Senate 2 1 Committee assignments 3 Electoral history 4 ReferencesCareer EditAfter graduation from the University of Cincinnati Widener served two terms on the Mad River Greene Local Board of Education before starting his legislative career His resume includes a stint as a civil service architect at Wright Patterson Air Force Base where he also served as the base s first full time historic preservation officer until 1989 Widener was appointed to his first term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1999 but lost the party nomination to reelection to Merle G Kearns a prominent state Senator who was facing term limits However after redistricting occurred in 2002 Widener won a term beginning in 2003 In the 2004 cycle Widener again faced a primary challenge against fellow Republican Robert Rogers III He defeated Rogers with 65 of the vote 1 He easily won reelection in 2006 with 60 of the vote In January 2016 Widener announced his retirement after nearly two decades of public service 2 Ohio Senate EditIn 2008 Senator Steve Austria was term limited and running for Congress and Widener declared his candidacy for his Senate seat In the primary he faced W Reed Madden and James Howard and won about 67 of the electorate 3 In the general election Widener faced Clark County Commissioner Roger Tackett 4 While Democrats initially thought the district as potentially competitive Widener won with 62 of the vote 5 Widener served as Chairman of the Energy amp Public Utilities Committee in the 128th General Assembly and in the 129th General Assembly Senate President Tom Niehaus named Widener as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee 6 7 He also serves on the State Controlling Board 8 and to the State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children As Chairman of the Finance Committee Widener played a leading role in shaping the biennium budget 9 Widener was also a key player on the conference committee on the budget where the budget was finished 10 and helped to pass the final budget for 2012 2013 11 In 2012 Widener won reelection to a second term defeating Jeff Robertson with 62 of the vote 12 Widener has faced controversy for trying to shield public records related to Senate parking key cards 13 For this and other reasons the Cleveland Plain Dealer in an editorial named Widener the worst person in the Ohio General Assembly 14 Committee assignments Edit Committee on RulesElectoral history EditOhio Senate 10th District Results 2008 to 2012 Year Democrat Votes Pct Republican Votes Pct2008 Roger Tackett 56 770 37 33 Chris Widener 95 324 62 67 2012 Jeff Roberson 58 021 38 30 Chris Widener 93 472 61 70 Ohio House 84th District Results 2002 to 2006 Year Democrat Votes Pct Republican Votes Pct2006 Connie Crockett 16 660 39 07 Chris Widener 25 978 60 93 2004 William Eby 17 972 34 13 Chris Widener 34 598 65 87 2002 Natalie Tackett 12 974 37 40 Chris Widener 21 730 62 60 References Edit Blackwell Kenneth 2004 primary election results Archived 2010 12 27 at the Wayback Machine 2004 03 02 Widener Announces Plans To Retire After More Than Two Decades Of Public Service The Ohio Senate Columbus 2016 01 21 Retrieved 2016 01 28 permanent dead link Brunner Jennifer 2008 primary election Archived 2010 12 27 at the Wayback Machine 2008 03 04 Chris Widener Republican Senate Candidate Boasts About Tax Cuts But How Will He Solve Ohio s Budget Crisis Brunner Jennifer 2008 general election results Archived 2011 02 28 at the Wayback Machine 2008 11 04 Sen Chris Widener to be Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hershey William 2011 01 16 Area s state lawmakers take leadership spots Dayton Daily News Retrieved 2011 04 18 Widener named committee chair Vardon Joe Jim Siegel 2011 04 18 Is state s jobs entity really needed Columbus Dispatch Archived from the original on 2011 06 14 Retrieved 2011 04 18 Guillen Joe 2011 06 29 State budget conference committee passes unified budget on party line vote The Plain Dealer Retrieved 2011 06 28 Carr Smyth Julie 2011 06 29 State Senate passes budget that will change Ohio Columbus Dispatch Archived from the original on 2011 07 01 Retrieved 2011 06 29 Husted Jon 2012 general election results 2012 11 06 Widener orders garage passes that would limit public accountability Dayton Daily News Dayton 2015 01 08 Retrieved 2015 01 09 For childish attempt to impede public s right to know Chris Widener is Ohio legislature s Worst Person Brent Larkin cleveland com 23 January 2015 Retrieved 2015 01 23 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chris Widener amp oldid 1124224603, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
