Ryan Smith (Ohio politician)

Ryan Smith
103rd Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office
June 6, 2018 – January 7, 2019
Preceded byKirk Schuring (Acting)
Succeeded byLarry Householder
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 93rd district
In office
April 18, 2012 – October 3, 2019
Preceded byPhilip H. Rose
Succeeded byJason Stephens
Personal details
Born (1973-02-23) February 23, 1973 (age 51)
Gallipolis, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationOhio State University (BS)

Ryan Smith (born February 23, 1973) a former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, who served the 93rd District since his appointment in 2012. On June 6, 2018, he was named Speaker of the House. In January 2019, Smith was defeated by Larry Householder for the Speaker's gavel.

His district includes all of Gallia and Jackson counties as well as much of Lawrence and Vinton counties. Smith also served as the Chairman of the House Finance Committee, often the most powerful chairmanship in the Ohio House.[1]

  1. ^ "Rep. Smith appointed chairman of House Finance". Columbus Dispatch. Columbus. 2015-01-06. Retrieved 2015-01-07.

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