Kenny Yuko
Kenny Yuko (Democratic Party) was a member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 25. He assumed office on January 1, 2015. He left office on December 31, 2022.
Yuko (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 25. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Yuko served as state Senate minority leader from 2017 to 2023.[1]
Yuko served in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 7 from 2005 to 2012. Yuko's political experience also includes serving on the executive committee of the Democratic Party for Euclid and Wards 10 and 11 (South Euclid, Richmond Heights and Cleveland).[2]
Biography
Yuko attended Cuyahoga Community College and Kent State University. His professional experience includes working as a labor organizer with the Local 860 and as a clothing buyer for Polsky's Department Store.[2]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Yuko was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- Legislative Service Commission Committee
- General Government Committee
- Senate Rules and Reference Committee, Ranking member
2019-2020
Yuko was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- Legislative Service Commission Committee
- Senate Rules and Reference Committee, Ranking minority member
- General Government and Agency Review Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Yuko served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Financial Institutions, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Government Oversight and Reform, Ranking Minority Member |
| • State and Local Government |
| • Transportation, Commerce and Labor |
| • Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yuko served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Health and Aging |
| • Veterans Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Yuko served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Faith-based Initiatives |
| • Health |
| • Local Government/Public Administration |
| • Transportation and Infrastructure |
Campaign themes
2014
Yuko's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
Jobs & Economic Development
- Excerpt: "I understand that a thriving workforce is essential for a healthy economy and will work to ensure that Ohio promotes increased development while supporting a strong, vibrant middle class."
Education
- Excerpt: "A strong workforce begins with a strong educational system. Ensuring that our public schools have the resources they need to educate our children should always be a top priority."
Health Care
- Excerpt: "Working to expand access to care that is affordable and reliable is something that benefits individuals, businesses, and our community as a whole. By promoting healthy lifestyles and advocating for a health care system that meets the needs of the community, we can achieve both financial savings and better health outcomes."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2022
Kenny Yuko did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Ohio State Senate District 25
Incumbent Kenny Yuko defeated William Faehnrich in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 25 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kenny Yuko (D) | 75.0 | 97,503 |
 | William Faehnrich (R) | 25.0 | 32,506 | |
| Total votes: 130,009 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bob Murphy (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 25
Incumbent Kenny Yuko defeated John E. Barnes Jr. in the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 25 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kenny Yuko | 58.9 | 18,094 |
 | John E. Barnes Jr. | 41.1 | 12,625 | |
| Total votes: 30,719 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Renee Lindsley (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 25
Bob Murphy advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 25 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bob Murphy | 100.0 | 9,011 |
| Total votes: 9,011 | |||
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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. Kenny Yuko defeated Thaddeus Jackson and Ed Jerse in the Democratic primary, while Hasani Crider was unopposed in the Republican primary. Crider was defeated by Yuko in the general election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Kenny Yuko |
75.5% | 67,651 | |
| Republican | Hasani Crider | 24.5% | 21,928 | |
| Total Votes | 89,579 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Kenny Yuko |
52% | 13,950 |
| Thaddeus Jackson | 26.5% | 7,116 |
| Ed Jerse | 21.4% | 5,744 |
| Total Votes | 26,810 | |
2010
Yuko won re-election to District 7 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[5] He defeated Tony Hocevar (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6][7]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 7 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kenny Yuko (D)
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25,172 | 77.32% | ||
| Tony Hocevar (R) | 7,384 | 22.68% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Yuko won re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[8][9] He defeated Beverly Valencic (R) in the general election.[10]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 7 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kenny Yuko (D)
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37,927 | |||
| Beverly Valencic (R) | 8,373 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Yuko won election to the Ohio House of Representatives. He defeated Beverly Valencic (R) in the general election.[11]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 7 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kenny Yuko (D)
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26,322 | |||
| Beverly Valencic (R) | 6,742 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2022
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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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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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Personal
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Yuko and his wife, Pamela, have two children.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Ohio State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Ohio General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Ohio state legislative districts
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Ohio Senate, "Yuko Sworn Into Office to Continue as Senate Minority Leader," January 4, 2021]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ kennyyuko.com, "Issues," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 2, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 7, 2006," accessed June 11, 2014
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| Preceded by Nina Turner (D) |
Ohio State Senate District 25 2015-2022 |
Succeeded by William DeMora (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives District 7 2005-2012 |
Succeeded by - |
