Ohio Senate, Senator Louis W. Blessing, III

Louis is a lifelong resident of Colerain Township, Ohio. He and his wife, Heather, have 3 children. He earned bachelor's degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

Louis is a licensed professional engineer and works as a research and development engineer with Super Systems, Inc. in Sycamore Township.

Louis W. Blessing III is currently serving his 1st term in the Ohio Senate, representing the 8th District. He is the chair of the Ways & Means Committee. He previously served 4 terms in the Ohio House, where he was chairman of the Government, Accountability, and Oversight committee, as well as the Primary and Secondary Education committee.

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Supports unions and believes in fair wages and benefits for workers.

Believes his work on taxes, regulatory reform, and career-tech has created high-paying jobs and made Ohio attractive for employers.

Believes in supporting small businesses and reducing regulations to boost the economy.

As a state senator, introduced Senate Bill 256 to raise the state minimum wage to $15.

- Supports unions and believes in fair wages and benefits for workers.
- Believes his work on taxes, regulatory reform, and career-tech has created high-paying jobs and made Ohio attractive for employers.
- Believes in supporting small businesses and reducing regulations to boost the economy.
- As a state senator, introduced Senate Bill 256 to raise the state minimum wage to $15.

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Believes high-quality schools and a well-rounded education are essential to achieving the "American Dream."

- Believes high-quality schools and a well-rounded education are essential to achieving the "American Dream."

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Louis W. Blessing III

Louis W. Blessing III is a lifelong resident of Colerain Township, Ohio. He and his wife, Heather, have two children, Louie and Jimmy. They are members of St. Ann’s parish.

Louis W. Blessing III is currently serving as a State Senator for Ohio's 8th District. He previously served four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives, where he was chairman of the Government, Accountability, and Oversight committee, as well as Primary and Secondary Education. He is a licensed professional engineer and works as a research and development engineer with Super Systems, Inc. in Sycamore Township.

Louis W. Blessing III is currently serving his first term in the Ohio Senate, representing the 8th District. He previously served four terms in the Ohio House, where he was chairman of the Government, Accountability, and Oversight committee, as well as the Primary and Secondary Education committee. He also served on the House Finance committee for three of his four terms.

Endorsed by the Ohio Association of Public School Employees.

Endorsed by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

Endorsed by the Ohio Federation of Teachers.

Endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business Ohio (NFIB Ohio).

Endorsed by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Supports the Ohio State Medical Association.

Opposes abortion and supports Ohio Right to Life.

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