Ballotpedia, Terrence Upchurch

Terrence was born and raised in the greater Collinwood and Glenville communities, and attended St. Peter Chanel High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Cleveland State University and is currently enrolled at Cleveland State University’s College of Law, seeking a law degree.

As of August 22, 2024, Terrence Upchurch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Terrence Upchurch is a state representative in State House District 20. He was first elected to the position in 2018 and is currently serving his 3rd term.

Wants to reverse the impact of the state legislature's previous cuts to "community resources."

Proposed a law to ban rent discrimination based on income source.

- Wants to reverse the impact of the state legislature's previous cuts to "community resources."
- Proposed a law to ban rent discrimination based on income source.

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Yahoo, Ohio House bill would legalize cannabis

Proposed a law to "restore local authority" over gun regulations.

Proposed a law to expand who can apply for a court to reconsider a conviction based on DNA evidence.

Proposed a law requiring prisons to provide speech or hearing impaired inmates with communications technology.

- Proposed a law to "restore local authority" over gun regulations.
- Proposed a law to expand who can apply for a court to reconsider a conviction based on DNA evidence.
- Proposed a law requiring prisons to provide speech or hearing impaired inmates with communications technology.
- Supports marijuana legalization.

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Terrence Upchurch

As of September 25, 2024, Terrence Upchurch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Terrence Upchurch currently serves as the state representative for Ohio's district 20. He was first elected to the position in 2018, and is currently serving his third term.

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 99 members of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is a limit of 4 successive terms. 

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Ohio House of Representatives. 

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As of September 30, 2024, Terrence Upchurch’s website did not contain information on this issue.