Preceded by Jennifer Brady Religion Christian Political party Republican Name Nan Baker | Residence Westlake, Ohio, U.S. Role Politician Profession Businesswoman Party Republican Party | |
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Born December 3, 1954 (age 69)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. ( 1954-12-03 ) Alma mater Baldwin Wallace College, Cleveland State University Education Cleveland State University, Lorain County Community College, Baldwin Wallace University | ||
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Nan Baker (born December 3, 1954) is a Republican politician. Formerly, she represented the 16th district as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2009 to 2016.
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Life and career
Baker was a member of the Westlake City Council, and she has been a member of the Westlake Board of Education. Baker is a small business owner.
Baker earned an AA in business; BA in Baldwin Wallace College; and is a leadership academy graduate, from Cleveland State University, College of Urban Studies. She is married and has 3 children. She was awarded the David C. Sweet distinguished alumni award from Cleveland State University in 2006.
Ohio House of Representatives
On November 4, 2008, Baker won election to the Ohio House of Representatives, defeating incumbent Jennifer Brady. A businesswoman, she was elected in 2008 with 50.9% of the vote and was re-elected in 2010. She won two more terms in 2012 and 2014 before being term limited in 2016.