Shane Wilkin | |
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Member of the Ohio Senate from the 17th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Bob Peterson |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
In office June 7, 2018 – December 31, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Cliff Rosenberger |
Succeeded by | Bob Peterson |
Personal details | |
Born | Lynchburg, Ohio, U.S. | August 8, 1970
Political party | Republican |
Shane Wilkin (born August 8, 1970) is an American politician serving as a member of the Ohio State Senate. He previously served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 91st district from 2018 to 2023. A Republican, Wilkin's house district included all of Clinton, Highland and Pike counties and portions of Ross county. Prior to serving in the state House, Wilkin served three terms as a Highland County Commissioner.[1] Professionally, he works as a realtor.[2]
In 2018, Wilkin entered the primary to succeed Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Cliff Rosenberger, but unexpectedly was appointed to Rosenberger's seat after the Speaker resigned following a campaign finance scandal.[3] Wilkin was appointed after winning the Republican primary for the seat, defeating Rosenberger's preferred candidate, Beth Ann Ellis. He easily won the general election.[4]