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Tom Roberts seeks to lead Ohio Senate Democrats
State Sen. Tom Roberts wants to take over as leader of the Ohio Senate’s 12 Democrats.
“I think I can do the job. There’s no question I’ve had the experience in terms of understanding the legislation, as far as leadership,” Roberts, D-Dayton, said on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Current Senate Minority Leader Ray Miller, D-Columbus, announced on Monday, Nov. 10, that he would not continue as leader. Democrats failed to pick up any Senate seats on Nov. 4 and Republicans will maintain control, 21-12.
State Sen. Capri Cafaro, D-Hubbard, also is seeking the minority leader’s job, said Roberts (pictured). Senate Democrats plan to meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, to discuss a successor to Miller, Roberts said.
Roberts, 56, has served in the Senate since 2001 and previously served 14 years in the Ohio House. He held leadership posts in both chambers.
Roberts previously had discussed leaving the Senate before his current terms ends at the end of 2010.
“If the members want a two-year commitment, I’ll give them that,” Roberts said.
By leaving early, he would have opened the door to the appointment of state Rep. Fred Strahorn, D-Dayton, to the seat. Strahorn is leaving the House at the end of this year because of term limits.
The goal of Senate Democrats is to put the best leadership team in the top two spots, he said.
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