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Bob holds a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Ohio State University. He is married to his wife, with whom he has 3 children. 

Bob is a farmer. He owns and manages an agricultural operation. He is a former president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the Fayette County Farm Bureau. 

Bob Peterson currently serves as a state representative in State House District 91. He was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving his 1st term. He previously served as a state senator in State Senate District 17. He was named to this position in 2012 and served for 3 full terms. He previously served as a Fayette County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 1996 and served for 3 full terms. He is also a former president pro tempore of the Ohio Senate. He ran for US Representative in Congressional District 15 in 2021, but he did not win. 

Wants to reduce taxes and government spending.

- Opposes heavy government involvement. 
- Wants to reduce taxes and government spending.

Economy

Supports prevention, education, addiction treatment, and long-term rehabilitation services to address drug addiction issues. 

- Supports prevention, education, addiction treatment, and long-term rehabilitation services to address drug addiction issues. 
- Opposes gun control.
- Opposes undocumented immigration.

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As of August 7, 2024, Bob Peterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports encouraging, supporting, and empowering teachers and school boards to provide a strong education. 

- Supports encouraging, supporting, and empowering teachers and school boards to provide a strong education. 

Education

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Bob Peterson

Bob earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University. He lives with his wife and three children on their farm in Fayette County. They are active in church, 4-H, FFA, and other community activities.

Bob is a life-long farmer, having grown up on the grain and livestock farm he currently operates in Fayette County.

Bob Peterson is currently serving his first term as State Representative for the 91st Ohio House District. He previously served as President Pro Tempore in the Ohio Senate and worked as a Fayette County commissioner.

Fights government regulation and excessive taxes to improve the Ohio business climate.

Supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending.

- Fights government regulation and excessive taxes to improve the Ohio business climate.
- Supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending.

Opposes illegal immigration and supports securing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Advocates for prevention, education, addiction treatment and long-term rehabilitation services to overcome the drug epidemic in Ohio.

- Advocates for prevention, education, addiction treatment and long-term rehabilitation services to overcome the drug epidemic in Ohio.

Believes in reforming education by empowering teachers and school boards.

- Believes in reforming education by empowering teachers and school boards.

As of August 16, 2024, Bob Peterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Bob Peterson is an 8th generation family farmer and small business owner, managing an agricultural operation that produces corn, soybeans, wheat, and livestock. He serves in the Ohio Senate, representing 10 counties in central and southern Ohio, and previously served in the House of Representatives and as a Fayette County commissioner for 14 years.

Bob Peterson has served in the Ohio Senate since 2012, representing 10 counties in central and southern Ohio. He previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives and worked for 14 years as a Fayette County commissioner.

Supports job creation and economic recovery.

Believes in supporting small businesses and family farming to strengthen the economy.

- 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. 