Theresa Gavarone

Theresa Gavarone
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 3rd District
Assumed office
August 2, 2016
Preceded by Tim Brown
Personal details
Born (1966-06-30) June 30, 1966
Dayton, Ohio
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Jim Gavarone
Children 3
Alma mater Bowling Green State University (B.S.)
University of Toledo (J.D.)
Religion Catholic

Theresa Charters Gavarone (born June 30, 1966) is the state representative for the 3rd District of the Ohio House of Representatives. She is a Republican. The district consists of Wood County.

Life and career

Gavarone was born in Dayton, Ohio where she attended Archbishop Alter High School before attending Bowling Green State University, earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.[1] She later went on to attend the University of Toledo Law School, graduating in 1994. Soon after, she began practicing law in Bowling Green.[2]

Along with her husband Jim, Gavarone owns and operates Mr. Spots Philadelphia Steak Sandwich in Bowling Green along with practicing law.[3] Together, they have three children. Gavarone was elected to two full terms on the Bowling Green City Council, winning in 2013 and again in 2015.

Ohio House of Representatives

In 2016, Tim Brown decided to step down from the Ohio House to take a position with the Toledo Metropolitan Council, allowing Speaker of the House Cliff Rosenberger and the House Republican Caucus to choose his successor. Also under consideration for the seat were Haraz N. Ghanbari, director of Military and Veteran Affairs at the University of Toledo, and Edward L. Schimmel, attorney and mayor of the city of Northwood, Ohio.[4]

After vetting, Gavarone was chosen to complete the remainder of Brown's term, and to take his place on the ballot for a full term beginning in 2017. She was seated in the House on August 2, 2016 and will run for a full term in November.[5]

Electoral history

Election results[6]
Year Office Election Subject Party Votes % Opponent Party Votes %
2016 Ohio House of Representatives General Theresa Gavarone Republican 35,025 59.05% Kelly Wicks Democratic 24,289 40.95%

References

  1. ↑ "2 new members from area join Ohio legislature". Toledo Blade. 2016-08-03. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  2. ↑ "Gavarone to complete Ohio House term". The Courier. 2016-07-14. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  3. ↑ "Gavarone sworn in as state representative". BG Independent News. 2016-08-03. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  4. ↑ "Republicans choose Charters Gavarone for ballot in House race". Sentinel Tribune. 2016-07-14. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  5. ↑ "Charters Gavarone seeks House seat appointment". Sentinel Tribune. 2016-07-16. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  6. ↑ "Election Results". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
Political offices
Preceded by
Tim Brown		 Ohio House of Representatives, 3rd District
2016–present 		Incumbent
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