Jay Hottinger

Jay Hottinger
President pro tempore of the Ohio Senate
In office January 4, 2021 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Bob Peterson
Succeeded by	Kirk Schuring
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 31st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 5, 2015
Preceded by	Tim Schaffer
In office February 20, 1998 – December 31, 2006
Preceded by	Nancy Dix
Succeeded by	Tim Schaffer
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 71st district
In office January 2, 2007 – December 31, 2014
Preceded by	David Evans
Succeeded by	Scott Ryan
In office January 3, 1995 – February 20, 1998
Preceded by	Marc Guthrie
Succeeded by	David Evans
Personal details
Born	(1969-12-01) December 1, 1969 (age 54) Newark, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Cheri Hottinger
Children	3
Education	Capital University (BA)

Jay Hottinger (born December 1, 1969) is a Republican member of the Ohio Senate for the 31st district.^[1] A longtime member of the Ohio General Assembly, Hottinger has served in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Senate since 1995. His current district includes Coshocton, New Lexington, New Philadelphia, and Newark. Hottinger serves as the President pro tempore of the Ohio Senate.