Scott Nein

Scott R. Nein of Middletown, Ohio, (April 13, 1951 - August 19, 2023) was an American politician of the Republican party, who formerly served in the Ohio General Assembly.

Scott Nein
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 4th district
In office July 11, 1995 – December 31, 2004
Preceded by	Barry Levey
Succeeded by	Gary Cates
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 58th district
In office January 3, 1991 – July 11, 1995
Preceded by	John Boehner
Succeeded by	Gary Cates
Personal details
Born	April 13, 1951
Died	August 19th, 2023
Political party	Republican
Children	Jason, Beckett, Brody, Courtney
Alma mater	Bowling Green State University

Political career

Nein was encouraged by John Boehner to run for the Ohio House of Representatives to succeed him in 1990.^[1] He did so and won the seat. He won reelection in 1992 and 1994. By his third term Nein was serving as majority floor leader of the House.^{[citation needed]}

When Senator Barry Levey resigned from the Ohio Senate in 1995, Nein was appointed to replace him. He resigned his seat in the House and took the seat in the Senate in the same day. He went on to win election to the seat in 1996 for a full term.^[2] He again won election in 2000.

Post-political career

Following his time in elected office, Nein was made CEO of the Ohio Association of Insurance Agents/Independent Insurance Agents of Ohio, where he is serving today.^[3]

References

1. Insurance agent seeks House seat
2. Election Results, 1996
3. Nein lands CEO job with insurance lobby

^[1]

1. "Scott Nein Obituary (1951 - 2023) - Middletown, OH - Dayton Daily News". Legacy.com.