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Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.

 
District 6
 

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Ohio Senate District 6

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Senate Building
1 Capitol Square
Ground Floor
049
 
Phone
(614) 466-4538
 
Web
ohiosenate.gov/willis-e-blackshear-jr
 
 

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October 16, 2026

Today, state Senator Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) issued the following statement after the 10th District Court of Appeals ruled that Ohio's EdChoice school vouchers are unconstitutional. 

 
October 13, 2026

This weekend, state Senator Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) and high school student advocates held a press conference regarding Senate Bill 333, legislation to establish the Statewide Youth Council in the Office of the Governor. This council will advise the governor and General Assembly on legislation and issues that affect youth in the state, while providing a forum for increased civic participation and valuable experience for young Ohioans.

 
October 10, 2026

State Senator Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) hosted a press conference with students advocating for Senate Bill 333, which would create a statewide youth council to advise the governor and General Assembly on legislation and issues affecting youth in the state, while providing a forum for increased civic participation and valuable experience for young Ohioans.

 
 
September 30, 2026

Today, state Senator Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) issued the following statement after the Ohio Senate passed House Bill 519, a bill that was amended at the last minute to include language from Senate Bill 475 to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax on gasoline and diesel.

 
September 1, 2026

 
August 5, 2026

Today, state Senator Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) issued the following statement after Buc-ee's filed a lawsuit alleging trademark infringement against Beaver's Mini Mart, a small business in Beavercreek, Ohio.

 
 
 
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