Ted Gray (Ohio)
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Theodore M. Gray is a Republican
politician who formerly served in the Ohio Senate
. Gray initially ran for the Senate in 1950, and won. He was sworn in on January 3, 1951 to his first term. He won reelection in 1954, 1958. After winning a fourth consecutive term in 1962, Gray was elected majority leader of the Senate. Following winning a fifth term in 1966, Gray rose to the title of President pro tempore
, the second highest post in the Senate.
By 1970, Gray's district had been redrawn to not include his home of Piqua, Ohio
. As a result, he moved to Upper Arlington, Ohio
, so he could stay in the Senate. He went on to win a sixth consecutive term. He again won reelection in 1974, 1978, and 1982. He ran unopposed in 1986 for election to a tenth consecutive term in the Senate.
In 1990, Gray was elected to what would be his last term, marking his fifth decade as a legislator. In his last term, Gray was appointed to serve as Senate Finance Chairman, one of the most powerful posts in the Senate. By 1992, speculations began to arise on whether Gray would serve the remainder of his term. Two years later on February 24, 1994, Gray resigned from his post. In all, he had spent over 43 years in the legislature, longer than any other person in Ohio
history.
Following his retirement, Gray remained in Columbus
.
Ohio Republican Party
The Ohio Republican Party is the Ohio state affiliate of the United States Republican Party. It was founded in Columbus, Ohio on February 13, 1854. Kevin DeWine has been chairman of the Ohio GOP since 2009...
politician who formerly served in the Ohio Senate
Ohio Senate
The Ohio State Senate is the upper house of the Ohio General Assembly, the legislative body for the U.S. state of Ohio. There are 33 State Senators. The state legislature meets in the state capital, Columbus. The President of the Senate presides over the body when in session, and is currently Tom...
. Gray initially ran for the Senate in 1950, and won. He was sworn in on January 3, 1951 to his first term. He won reelection in 1954, 1958. After winning a fourth consecutive term in 1962, Gray was elected majority leader of the Senate. Following winning a fifth term in 1966, Gray rose to the title of President pro tempore
President pro tempore
A President pro tempore is a constitutionally recognized officer of a legislative body who presides over the chamber in the absence of the normal presiding officer...
, the second highest post in the Senate.
By 1970, Gray's district had been redrawn to not include his home of Piqua, Ohio
Piqua, Ohio
Piqua is a city in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 20,738 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.Piqua was one of the cities that experienced severe flooding during the Great Dayton Flood of 1913....
. As a result, he moved to Upper Arlington, Ohio
Upper Arlington, Ohio
Upper Arlington is a suburban city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States, on the northwest side of the Columbus metropolitan area. The population was 33,686 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
, so he could stay in the Senate. He went on to win a sixth consecutive term. He again won reelection in 1974, 1978, and 1982. He ran unopposed in 1986 for election to a tenth consecutive term in the Senate.
In 1990, Gray was elected to what would be his last term, marking his fifth decade as a legislator. In his last term, Gray was appointed to serve as Senate Finance Chairman, one of the most powerful posts in the Senate. By 1992, speculations began to arise on whether Gray would serve the remainder of his term. Two years later on February 24, 1994, Gray resigned from his post. In all, he had spent over 43 years in the legislature, longer than any other person in Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
history.
Following his retirement, Gray remained in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
.