Cecil Thomas
2023 - Present
2024
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Cecil Thomas (Democratic Party) is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 25. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on December 31, 2024.
Thomas (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 25. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 19, 2024.
Biography
Cecil Thomas was born in Alabama and lives in North Avondale, Ohio. Thomas graduated from Withrow High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati. His career experience includes working for the Cincinnati Police Department for 27 years. After retiring from the police department, he worked as the executive director of the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Thomas was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Thomas was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee
- Legislative Service Commission Committee
- Government Oversight and Reform Committee
- Senate Health Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Judiciary Committee, Ranking member
- Veterans and Public Safety Committee, Ranking member
2019-2020
Thomas was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- Legislative Service Commission Committee
- Senate Health Committee
- Judiciary Committee, Ranking minority member
- Government Oversight and Reform Committee
- Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee
- Local Government, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Senate Rules and Reference Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Rules and Reference |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Thomas served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Civil Justice |
| • Criminal Justice, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Education |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Insurance |
| • State and Local Government, Ranking Minority Member |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
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General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Cecil Thomas and Jim Berns are running in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Cecil Thomas (D) | |
 | Jim Berns (R) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Cecil Thomas advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cecil Thomas | 100.0 | 5,307 |
| Total votes: 5,307 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25
Jim Berns advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Berns | 100.0 | 1,063 |
| Total votes: 1,063 | |||
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Campaign finance
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2022
Ohio State Senate District 9
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2022
Cecil Thomas did not file to run for re-election.
Ohio House of Representatives District 25
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 25
Cecil Thomas defeated John Breadon in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cecil Thomas (D) | 77.8 | 23,195 |
 | John Breadon (R) | 22.2 | 6,604 | |
| Total votes: 29,799 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25
Cecil Thomas advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cecil Thomas | 100.0 | 3,009 |
| Total votes: 3,009 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mohamud Jama (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25
John Breadon advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 25 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Breadon | 100.0 | 623 |
| Total votes: 623 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Miller (R)
Campaign finance
2021
See also: Mayoral election in Cincinnati, Ohio (2021)
General election
General election for Mayor of Cincinnati
Aftab Pureval defeated David Mann in the general election for Mayor of Cincinnati on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Aftab Pureval (Nonpartisan) | 65.8 | 34,541 |
 | David Mann (Nonpartisan) | 34.2 | 17,919 | |
| Total votes: 52,460 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Cincinnati
The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of Cincinnati on May 4, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Aftab Pureval (Nonpartisan) | 39.2 | 13,302 |
| ✔ | | David Mann (Nonpartisan) | 29.0 | 9,830 |
| Cecil Thomas (Nonpartisan) | 16.5 | 5,589 | |
 | Gavi Begtrup (Nonpartisan) | 9.5 | 3,229 | |
 | Raffel Prophett (Nonpartisan) | 3.5 | 1,196 | |
 | Herman Najoli (Nonpartisan) | 2.3 | 780 | |
| Total votes: 33,926 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Adam Koehler (Nonpartisan)
- Kelli Prather (Nonpartisan)
- Tyra Oldham (Nonpartisan)
- Wendell Young (Nonpartisan)
2018
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Ohio State Senate District 9
Incumbent Cecil Thomas defeated Tom Chandler in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cecil Thomas (D) | 76.3 | 99,205 |
| Tom Chandler (R) | 23.7 | 30,833 | |
| Total votes: 130,038 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 9
Incumbent Cecil Thomas defeated Dale Mallory in the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 9 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cecil Thomas | 73.9 | 18,493 |
 | Dale Mallory | 26.1 | 6,522 | |
| Total votes: 25,015 | |||
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2014
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Ohio State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Cecil Thomas defeated Paul Sohi, Dale Mallory, Catherine Ingram, Joe Hye and Angela Beamon in the Democratic primary, while Jacqueline Mikita was unopposed in the Republican primary. Mikita withdrew from the race before the general election, and was replaced on the ballot by Charlie Winburn. Winburn was defeated by Thomas in the general election.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Cecil Thomas |
57.2% | 48,839 | |
| Republican | Charlie Winburn | 42.8% | 36,611 | |
| Total Votes | 85,450 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Cecil Thomas |
33.2% | 4,346 |
| Dale Mallory | 29% | 3,790 |
| Catherine Ingram | 18.1% | 2,368 |
| Paul Sohi | 12% | 1,566 |
| Angela Beamon | 6.5% | 848 |
| Joe Hye | 1.2% | 162 |
| Total Votes | 13,080 | |
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2021
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Campaign website
Thomas’ campaign website stated the following:
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Good Government Campaign Finance Reforms Economic Development Racial Justice Affordable Housing Minimum Wage Increase |
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| —Cecil Thomas’ campaign website (2021)[5] | ||
2018
April 9, 2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Cecil Thomas participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 9, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Cecil Thomas's responses follow below.[6]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Criminal Justice Refrom, and Returning Local Governments funds back to pre 2010 levels 2) Strengthing the Middle Class and Working Poor through Investing in Education |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Defeating "Right to Work" bills. Increasing Minority Inclusion in Public Contracts, Raising the Minimum Wage, Common Sense Gun Legislation, Reducing the prison population, Expanding Medicaid, Investing more in apprenticeship training to fill the needs of Trades organizations, Greater investment in education at all levels. Expanding alternatives energy sources such as wind and solar. Investing more into the #1 economy of Ohio, agriculture. These areas will help move Ohio forward.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Cecil Thomas answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | President Obama achieved what many thought would not happen in their lifetime. Our country and our world would be a much better place had the Congress worked with him instead of against him.[4] | ” |
| “ | I grew up admiring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. He inspired me to challenge racism in America at every level and to fight for equality for all.[4] | ” |
| “ | The most important characteristics are honesty, integrity, and a sincere concern for the quality of life of people regardless of economic status, race color, creed, sexual orientation, age, national origin or mental capacity. A official must be able to set his or her pride aside and compromise.[4] | ” |
| “ | Patients, good listener, knowledge of the issue, ability to delegate responsibility, good health and always recognizing that every thought has value.[4] | ” |
| “ | The most important core responsibility is to study the bills introduced and to be fully informed as to its impact on the community or state.[4] | ” |
| “ | I would like to pass common sense gun legislation in Ohio. Closing the loopholes at gun shows, raising the age to 21 for all purchases and universal background checks[4] | ” |
| “ | Dr. King was killed when I was 15. I was devastated and angry. But in the end I was determine to make a difference in life and challenge racism at every opportunity.[4] | ” |
| “ | I was a janitor at age 15 to 17 working in a nursing home.[4] | ” |
| “ | Absolutely, Any experience in working with others in the political world provides an added advantage when trying to work across party lines.[4] | ” |
| “ | Ohio is losing population and aging much faster. The young professionals are choosing to leave Ohio upon graduation. We must upgrade our thought processes and focus on the ever changing technology world. We must invest our resources to keep up with technology and the young sharp minds that drive the changes.[4] | ” |
| “ | The ideal relationship is working in a collaborative manner to pass bills that will benefit the state and all it's citizens with minimal negative impact.[4] | ” |
| “ | Absolutely, as legislators we have a duty to work for the greater good of the all the citizens. Whenever a bill becomes law it impacts all regardless of political affiliation. A legislator must be able to set aside his party loyalty for the greater good.[4] | ” |
| “ | The process should involve input from interested community partners such as, Fair Districts Ohio and The League of Women Voters. Using todays technology, the lines should be drawn to reflect as much as possible the equal division of the two dominate parties.[4] | ” |
| “ | The committees under my influence have generated a passion to fight for the issues that directly impact those who voted me into office.[4] | ” |
| “ | I'm currently in leadership as the Assistant Minority Whip.[4] | ” |
| “ | President Obama[4] | ” |
| “ | My promotion comes from God. I always fast and pray for 3 days before deciding to run. If, after my fast, God places a desire in my heart to pursue a higher office, then I will run.[4] | ” |
| “ | Yes, a senior citizen in her eighties wanted to know why her prescription medicine cost had increased. She was told it increased but her saving was significant based on what she would have paid without insurance. That was no comfort to her because her social security had remained the same. The increase occurred after President Trump repealed portions of the AHCA.[4] | ” |
March 28, 2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Cecil Thomas participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on March 28, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Cecil Thomas's responses follow below.[8]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Gun Safety Reform |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | As a former police officer, I care about protecting our communities and giving everyone a chance to succeed. This is why my priorities are the three listed above.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 19 to December 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Ohio State Senate, "Cecil Thomas Biography," accessed April 20, 2021
- ↑ Ohio House of Representatives, "Cecil Thomas Biography," accessed March 12, 2023
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Cecil Thomas’ campaign website, “Issues,” accessed April 20, 2021
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Cecil Thomas's responses," April 9, 2018 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "BPsurvey" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dontavius Jarrells (D) |
Ohio House of Representatives District 25 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Eric Kearney (D) |
Ohio State Senate District 9 2015-2022 |
Succeeded by Catherine Ingram (D) |
