Nathan Manning (born January 13, 1982) is a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 13th district since 2019. Previously he was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving in that body from 2015 to 2018. He is the son of state Representative Gayle Manning and former state Representative Jeffrey Manning.[1]
Nathan Manning | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Gayle Manning |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – December 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Matt Lundy |
| Succeeded by | Gayle Manning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1982 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parent(s) | Jeffrey Manning and Gayle Manning |
| Residence(s) | North Ridgeville, Ohio, United States |
| Education | Capital University Law School |
Career
editManning was an assistant prosecutor for the city of North Ridgeville before running for office.[1] Manning is a graduate of Denison University and Capital University Law School.[2]
Elections
editIn 2014, Manning ran for the Ohio House of Representatives to succeed the term-limited Matt Lundy.[1] In the general election, Manning defeated his opponent, Democrat Brendan Mackin, 56%-44% to take the seat.[3]
In 2018, Manning ran for the Ohio Senate, defeating Democrat opponent, Sharon Sweda, 53%-44% to take the seat.[4]
In 2022, Manning won reelection against Democrat challenger Anthony Eliopoulos, 58%-42%.[5]
Political Positions
editManning has been described as being a “moderate” politically.
Manning has said he favors phasing out the income tax in Ohio over the next decade.
Manning has opposed and called for the full repeal of the controversial "Ohio House Bill 6", which provided subsidies for two nuclear power plants in Ohio.[6] This bill was part of the Ohio nuclear bribery scandal.
Manning describes himself as pro-life and only supporting exceptions for rape, incest, and when the life of the mother is in danger.[6] However, Manning has generally voted against anti-abortion legislation such as voting against the Ohio Heartbeat Bill which would ban abortions at around six weeks gestational age.[7]
Manning voted against a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors and restrict transgender women from participating in women's sports, being the only Republican Ohio Senator to do so.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Inside the Brendan Mackin, Nathan Manning race for Ohio House District 55: editorial board". Plain Dealer. Cleveland. 2014-10-15.
- ^ "Nathan Manning, son of state senator, seeks representative's seat". Chronicle Online. Lorain. 2014-01-11.
- ^ "Election: Gayle Manning, Nathan Manning elected". Morning Journal. Lorain. 2014-11-04.
- ^ "Ohio Election Results". The New York Times. 2018-11-06. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Nathan Manning wins reelection as state senator in Ohio's 13th District". chroniclet.com. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ a b "Republicans should back Manning". chroniclet.com. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ Laura Hancock, cleveland com (2019-03-13). "Ohio Senate passes 'heartbeat' abortion ban". cleveland. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Ohio bans gender-affirming care for minors, restricts transgender athletes over Gov. Mike DeWine's veto - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-01-30.