Mike Loychik
Mike Loychik | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Schmidt |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office January 4, 2021 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Gil Blair |
| Succeeded by | Adam Bird |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Loychik April 7, 1989 Staff Sergeant |
Michael Loychik (born April 7, 1989) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives since 2021, representing the 65th district. He won the seat after defeating incumbent Democrat Gil Blair, 54.2% to 45.8%.[3] He served in the United States Air Force from 2008 to 2015.[2]
Life and career
After graduating from Champion High School, Loychik enlisted in the Air Force in 2008. He served for eight years, where he was a C-130 Crew Chief with a special operations group, as well as a combat search and rescue group. He retired as a Staff Sergeant. During his time in the Air Force, he earned his associate degree in aviation and maintenance technology at Community College of the Air Force. Following his service, he started his own business, Atlantic Pressure Washing Solutions LLC. He later earned his Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Management at Columbia Southern University. He currently resides in Bazetta Township, Ohio with his two children.[4]
Ohio House of Representatives
Loychik was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2020, defeating incumbent Democrat Gil Blair. Blair had been appointed to the seat in 2019 following the resignation of Glenn Holmes who took a position in Governor Mike DeWine's administration.
Redistricting took place following the 2020 census, resulting in new district lines and numbers. The district changed to include most of
In 2023, Loychik who was still able to seek two additional terms in the House before being term limited, decided to file to run for the Ohio Senate. He is challenging State Senator Sandra O'Brien.[5]
Electoral history
| Election results | ||||||||
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| Year | Office | Election | Votes for Loychik | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % |
| 2020 | Ohio House of Representatives | General | 29,999 | 54.2% | Gil Blair | Democrat | 25,379 | 45.8% |
| 2022 | General | 27,274 | 65.76% | Jennifer Donnelly | Independent | 14,199 | 34.24% | |
References
- ^ "Mike Loychik Biography". OhioHouse.gov. Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "2020 Candidate for State Rep., 63rd District: Mike Loychik". WKBN-TV. September 23, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ Selak, Ron Jr. (November 4, 2020). "Fresh face elected to 63rd House District; Blair defeated". Tribune Chronicle. Warren, Ohio. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "Mike Loychik Biography". OhioHouse.gov. Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ Brooks, Jacob (December 18, 2023). "Rep. Loychik is running for state senate". WKBN. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
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