Preceded by Chris Widener Political party Republican Succeeded by Ross McGregor Name Merle Kearns | Preceded by Dave Hobson Role Political leader Succeeded by Steve Austria Party Republican Party | |
Born May 19, 1938
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania ( 1938-05-19 ) Died August 9, 2014, Columbus, Ohio, United States | ||
Merle Grace Kearns (May 19, 1938 – August 9, 2014) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 72nd House district and serving as Majority Leader in the 126th General Assembly. Prior to her stint in the Ohio House, Kearns was a member of the Ohio Senate from 1991 to 2000, representing the 10th Senate District. Born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, Kearns received her bachelor's degree in home economics from Ohio State University. Kearns also served as Clark County, Ohio commissioner and lived in Springfield, Ohio. She died in Columbus, Ohio.
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