Ben Espy
Ben Espy | |
|---|---|
Richard Pfeiffer | |
| Succeeded by | Ray Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathy Duffy |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Howard University Ohio State University Sandusky High School |
Ben E. Espy is a
Richard Pfeiffer resigned in 1992.[1]
He won election to fill the remainder of the term in 1992, and to a full term in 1994.
By 1994, Espy had been chosen to serve as assistant Senate minority leader,[2] and by 1996, he was minority leader. He won a second term in 1998.
In 1999, Espy challenged Columbus Mayor
Term limited in 2002, he left office and was replaced by Ray Miller
.
Espy returned to private law practice, and also went on to serve as a special counsel to the
Prince Hall Freemason.[3]
See also
- Columbus, Ohio mayoral election, 1991
References
- ^ "Legislative Roundup". Portsmouth Daily Times. Portsmouth, Ohio. January 8, 1992. p. A3. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ "Democrats Elect Minority Leaders". Portsmouth Daily Times. Portsmouth, Ohio. December 1, 1994. p. A1. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ISBN 978-0615632957.
Further reading
- Powers, Scott (October 5, 1990). "Espy Believes Time Ripe For Mayoral Bid". The Columbus Dispatch. The Dispatch Printing Co. p. 08C.
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