Brian Baldridge
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 90th district
In office
January 7, 2019 – January 31, 2023
Preceded byTerry Johnson
Succeeded byJustin Pizzulli
Personal details
Born (1969-01-21) January 21, 1969
West Union, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceWinchester, Ohio

Brian Baldridge (born January 21, 1969) is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 90th district from 2019 until his resignation in 2023. He is a Republican. The district comprises Adams and Scioto counties as well as a portion of Lawrence county. Baldridge is currently serving as a full-time firefighter/paramedic with Anderson Township Fire Department. Baldridge previously served as an Adams County Commissioner and prior to that served as a Wayne Township Trustee in Adams County.[1] He also has served as a firefighter while also working as a farmer, including on a farm owned for seven generations by his family.[2]

In 2018, state Representative Terry Johnson was term limited and unable to run for another term.[3] Baldridge won a crowded Republican primary for the seat, and went on to win the general election against Democrat Adrienne Buckler with over 61% of the vote.[4]

Baldridge resigned his seat in the House on January 31, 2023 after being appointed Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture by Governor Mike DeWine.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Republican Balrdidge informally sworn in as new 90th District state rep - Portsmouth Daily Times". www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  2. ↑ Pelzer, Jeremy (2018-12-27). "Meet your incoming Ohio legislative Republicans: Capitol Letter". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  3. ↑ "Baldridge is the only 90th District candidate to hold public office - Portsmouth Daily Times". www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com. 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  4. ↑ "Our Campaigns - OH State House 90 Race - Nov 06, 2018". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  5. ↑ "Baldridge appointed ODA Director". Ohio Ag Net | Ohio's Country Journal. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
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