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Widener was appointed to his first term as a member of the [[Ohio House of Representatives]] in 1999, however, he lost his primary bid for reelection to [[Merle G. Kearns]], a prominent state Senator who was facing term limits. However, after redistricting occurred in 2002, Widener was able to make a comeback, and won a term beginning in 2003.
Widener was appointed to his first term as a member of the [[Ohio House of Representatives]] in 1999, however, he lost his primary bid for reelection to [[Merle G. Kearns]], a prominent state Senator who was facing term limits. However, after redistricting occurred in 2002, Widener was able to make a comeback, and won a term beginning in 2003.


In the 2004 cycle, Widener again faced a primary challenge against fellow Republican Robert Rogers III. In the end, he successfully fended of Rogers, winning by about 10,000 votes.<ref>[http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2004ElectionsResults/04-0302RepOHReps.aspx 2004 primary election results]</ref> He easily won reelection in 2006.
In the 2004 cycle, Widener again faced a primary challenge against fellow Republican Robert Rogers III. In the end, he successfully fended of Rogers, winning by about 10,000 votes.<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2004ElectionsResults/04-0302RepOHReps.aspx 2004 primary election results] (2004-03-02)</ref> He easily won reelection in 2006.
==Ohio Senate==
==Ohio Senate==
With incumbent [[Steve Austria]] term limited and running for Congress, Widener declared his candidacy for the seat in 2008. In the primary, he faced W. Reed Madden and James Howard, but ended up winning about 67% of the electorate.<ref>[http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2008ElectionResults/prohsen.aspx 2008 primary election]</ref> In the general Widener faced [[Clark County]] Commissioner Roger Tackett.<ref>[http://daytonos.com/?p=3647 Chris Widener, Republican Senate Candidate, Boasts About Tax Cuts, But How Will He Solve Ohio’s Budget Crisis?]</ref> While Democrats initially thought the district as potentially competitive, Widener won by 39,000 votes.<ref>[http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2008ElectionResults/ohSenate_110408.aspx 2008 general election results]</ref>
With incumbent [[Steve Austria]] term limited and running for Congress, Widener declared his candidacy for the seat in 2008. In the primary, he faced W. Reed Madden and James Howard, but ended up winning about 67% of the electorate.<ref>Brunner, Jennifer [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2008ElectionResults/prohsen.aspx 2008 primary election] (2008-03-04)</ref> In the general Widener faced [[Clark County]] Commissioner Roger Tackett.<ref>[http://daytonos.com/?p=3647 Chris Widener, Republican Senate Candidate, Boasts About Tax Cuts, But How Will He Solve Ohio’s Budget Crisis?]</ref> While Democrats initially thought the district as potentially competitive, Widener won by 39,000 votes.<ref>Brunner, Jennifer [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2008ElectionResults/ohSenate_110408.aspx 2008 general election results] (2008-11-04)</ref>


Widener served as Chairman of the Energy & Public Utilities Committee in the 128th General Assembly. In the 129th General Assembly, Senate President [[Tom Niehaus]] has named Widener as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee,<ref>[http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/ohiopolitics/entries/2010/12/03/sen_chris_widener_to_be_senate.html Sen. Chris Widener to be Senate Finance Committee Chairman]</ref> as well as a member of the Senate Rules and Reference Committee; Government Oversight and Reform Committee; and Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee.<ref>[http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/ohio-news/areas-state-lawmakers-take-leadership-spots-1055779.html?cxtype=rss_ece_frontpage Area’s state lawmakers take leadership spots]</ref> He is also serving on the Controlling Board.<ref>[http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/ohiopolitics/entries/2011/01/27/widener_lehner_named_senate_co.html?cxtype=feedbot Widener named committee chair]</ref>
Widener served as Chairman of the Energy & Public Utilities Committee in the 128th General Assembly. In the 129th General Assembly, Senate President [[Tom Niehaus]] has named Widener as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee,<ref>[http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/ohiopolitics/entries/2010/12/03/sen_chris_widener_to_be_senate.html Sen. Chris Widener to be Senate Finance Committee Chairman]</ref> as well as a member of the Senate Rules and Reference Committee; Government Oversight and Reform Committee; and Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee.<ref> {{cite news | first = William | last = Hershey | title = Area’s state lawmakers take leadership spots | date = 2011-01-16 | url = http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/ohio-news/areas-state-lawmakers-take-leadership-spots-1055779.html?cxtype=rss_ece_frontpage | work = [[Dayton Daily News]] | accessdate = 2011-04-18}}</ref> He is also serving on the Controlling Board.<ref>[http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/ohiopolitics/entries/2011/01/27/widener_lehner_named_senate_co.html?cxtype=feedbot Widener named committee chair]</ref>


==Policies, platforms and initiatives==
==Policies, platforms and initiatives==
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A Chairman of the Finance Committee, Widener will plays a leading role in shaping the biennium budget. Notable issues will include local government, education, and the privatization measure JobsOhio.<ref> {{cite news | first = Joe | last = Vardon | coauthors = Jim Siegel | title = Is state's jobs entity really needed? | date = 2011-04-18 | url = http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2011/04/17/copy/is-jobs-entity-really-needed.html?adsec=politics&sid=101 | work = [[Columbus Dispatch]] | accessdate = 2011-04-18}}</ref>
A Chairman of the Finance Committee, Widener will plays a leading role in shaping the biennium budget. Notable issues will include local government, education, and the privatization measure JobsOhio.<ref> {{cite news | first = Joe | last = Vardon | coauthors = Jim Siegel | title = Is state's jobs entity really needed? | date = 2011-04-18 | url = http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2011/04/17/copy/is-jobs-entity-really-needed.html?adsec=politics&sid=101 | work = [[Columbus Dispatch]] | accessdate = 2011-04-18}}</ref>
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==References==

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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.ohiosenate.gov/chris-widener.html The Ohio Senate: Senator Chris Widener (R-Springfield)] ''official website''
*[http://www.ohiosenate.gov/chris-widener.html The Ohio Senate: Senator Chris Widener (R-Springfield)] ''official website''
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{{Members of the Ohio Senate}}
{{Members of the Ohio Senate}}


Revision as of 14:09, 18 April 2011

Chris Widener
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 10th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 5, 2009
Preceded bySteve Austria
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 84th district
In office
January 3, 2003-December 31, 2008
Preceded byRon Rhine
Succeeded byBob Hackett
In office
December 8, 1999-December 31, 2000
Preceded byJoe Haines
Succeeded byMerle G. Kearns
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSally Widener
ResidenceSpringfield, Ohio
Alma materUniversity of Cincinnati
ProfessionArchitect

Chris Widener is a member of the Ohio Senate. Widener represents the 10th Senate District, which includes Madison, Clark and Greene counties. Before the Senate, he served three terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. Currently, he is serving as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.

Career

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.

Widener was appointed to his first term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1999, however, he lost his primary bid for reelection to Merle G. Kearns, a prominent state Senator who was facing term limits. However, after redistricting occurred in 2002, Widener was able to make a comeback, and won a term beginning in 2003.

In the 2004 cycle, Widener again faced a primary challenge against fellow Republican Robert Rogers III. In the end, he successfully fended of Rogers, winning by about 10,000 votes.[1] He easily won reelection in 2006.

Ohio Senate

With incumbent Steve Austria term limited and running for Congress, Widener declared his candidacy for the seat in 2008. In the primary, he faced W. Reed Madden and James Howard, but ended up winning about 67% of the electorate.[2] In the general Widener faced Clark County Commissioner Roger Tackett.[3] While Democrats initially thought the district as potentially competitive, Widener won by 39,000 votes.[4]

Widener served as Chairman of the Energy & Public Utilities Committee in the 128th General Assembly. In the 129th General Assembly, Senate President Tom Niehaus has named Widener as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee,[5] as well as a member of the Senate Rules and Reference Committee; Government Oversight and Reform Committee; and Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee.[6] He is also serving on the Controlling Board.[7]

Policies, platforms and initiatives

With Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Widener's district, he has introduced a proposal to bring a retired space shuttle to the area after they are taken out of commission. The shuttle ultimately was not chosen to come to Ohio.

A Chairman of the Finance Committee, Widener will plays a leading role in shaping the biennium budget. Notable issues will include local government, education, and the privatization measure JobsOhio.[8]

References

  1. ^ Blackwell, Kenneth 2004 primary election results (2004-03-02)
  2. ^ Brunner, Jennifer 2008 primary election (2008-03-04)
  3. ^ Chris Widener, Republican Senate Candidate, Boasts About Tax Cuts, But How Will He Solve Ohio’s Budget Crisis?
  4. ^ Brunner, Jennifer 2008 general election results (2008-11-04)
  5. ^ Sen. Chris Widener to be Senate Finance Committee Chairman
  6. ^ Hershey, William (2011-01-16). "Area's state lawmakers take leadership spots". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
  7. ^ Widener named committee chair
  8. ^ Vardon, Joe (2011-04-18). "Is state's jobs entity really needed?". Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2011-04-18. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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