Willis Blackshear Jr.


Willis Blackshear Jr. is a Democratic member of the Ohio Senate representing the 6th district. He previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 38th district. He was elected in 2020, defeating Republican John Ferrell Mullins III with 79% of the vote. Prior to his election the Ohio House, Blackshear worked in the Montgomery County Auditor's Office as an outreach specialist.

Ohio House of Representatives

Election

Blackshear was elected in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Committees

Blackshear serves on the following committees: Commerce and Labor, Criminal Justice, and Agriculture and Rural Development.

Ohio Senate

In October 2023, Blackshear pulled petitions to run for the 6th Senate District of Ohio. He was elected to the seat in November 2024.