Richard Finan

Richard H. Finan (born August 16, 1934) is an American Republican politician who formerly served in the Ohio General Assembly. An attorney, Finan was initially elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1972, representing a suburban Cincinnati district. He was easily reelected in 1974 and 1976.

Richard H. Finan
90th President of the Ohio Senate
In office January 3, 1997 – December 31, 2002
Preceded by	Stanley Aronoff
Succeeded by	Doug White
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 7th district
In office September 14, 1978 – December 31, 2002
Preceded by	Michael Maloney
Succeeded by	Bob Schuler
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 19th district
In office January 3, 1973 – September 16, 1978
Preceded by	Dale Schmidt
Succeeded by	Dale N. Van Vyven
Personal details
Born	(1934-08-16) August 16, 1934 (age 90) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Republican

In 1978, Senator Michael Maloney left the Ohio Senate to become Hamilton County Administrator. As a result, his Senate seat became open, and Finan was appointed by Senate Republicans to succeed him. He ran for election to a full term that November, and won.^[1] He was reelected in 1982, and went on to serve as Chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee.^[2] He was reelected again in 1986. In 1990, Finan was thought to be aiming for a run for Ohio Governor.^[3] However, he remained in the Senate and won a fifth term in the fall election of that year. By this time, he was serving as President pro tempore of the Senate.

When Senate President Stanley Aronoff decided not to seek reelection in 1996, Finan was nominated to replace him. With term limits now in effect in Ohio, Finan was only eligible for one final term, and won in 1998. After twenty four years in office, Finan left the Senate in 2002.^[4]

Since leaving the Senate, Finan has returned to private practice and lobbying.

Finan was elected Mayor of his hometown, the Village of Evendale, in 2015 and again in 2019

References

1. Rep. Finan named to fill Senate post
2. Gillmor selects Ohio Senate panel chiefs
3. Voinovich will enter Governor race today
4. Finan leaving post with mixed emotions

External links

• Appearances on C-SPAN