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Larry HouseholderREPRepublican American politician
64
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OHResidence (state)

Larry Lee Householder (born June 6, 1959) is a former American politician who was convicted in the largest bribery corruption scandal in Ohio’s history. Householder was the state representative for Ohio's 72nd district and was a two-time Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican Party. Householder represented the same district from 1997 to 2004, including as speaker from 2001 to 2004. In 2016, he was elected to the Statehouse again, and on January 7, 2019, he was re-elected to serve as speaker with support from Ohio House Democrats, including current United States Congresswoman Emilia Sykes. His district included Coshocton and Perry counties, as well as about half of Licking County. On July 21, 2020, the FBI arrested Householder on federal RICO charges. The charges allege that his return to politics in 2016 was part of a criminal conspiracy. The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously removed Householder as speaker on July 30. In November 2020, Householder won reelection to his seat in the Ohio House of Representatives but he was expelled from the House on June 16, 2021.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
Ohio University
BA Political Science
Past Positions1 - 2 of 2
Commissioner
Perry County, 1995-1996.
President
L.L. Householder Insurance.
Other Experience1 - 16 of 16
Alumni Member
Future Farmers of America
Current
Board Member
Tri-County Community Action Board
1995 - 1996
Former Coach
Little League Sports
Former Member
LFCP Solid Waste Board
Former Member
County Commissioners Association of Ohio
Member
Ohio Township Trustees Association
Member
Lions Club
Member
Farm Bureau
Member
Perry County Planning Commission
Member
National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
Former Chair
Rules and Reference Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Legislative Ethics, Ohio State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Legislative Service Commission, Ohio State House of Representatives
Former Member
Insurance Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives
Former Member
Transportation and Public Safety Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives
Former Member
Ways and Means Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives