Anti-CCW Republican Resigns Ohio Senate Seat

Priscilla Mead of the Columbus suburb of Upper Arlington, has resigned from her Senate seat, which represents the 16th Senate District (including north Columbus and the city's northern and western suburbs). She was elected to the Senate in 2001 after term limits forced her out of the House seat she held for eight years. Her resignation is effective January Sixth.

As OFCC PAC reported on December 14, four days before her resignation, Republican Priscilla Mead was no friend of Concealed Carry Reform supporters. In opposing testimony on the floor of the Senate, Priscilla Mead (R-16), said the majority of her constituents in western Franklin and Pickering counties don't support concealed carry. She voted no on Sub. HB274.

Franklin County Republicans must now go about the task of selecting a replacement to serve the 16th District.

To encourage the selection of someone that supports true concealed carry reform, call the Franklin County Republican Headquarters at (614) 224-3939. Ask for the names and contact information for each of the Republican Central Committee members. It is these persons who will ultimately vote on the replacement.

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