Nan Baker (born December 3, 1954) is a Republican politician. Formerly, she represented the 16th district as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2009 to 2016.[1]

Nan Baker
Member of the
Cuyahoga County Council
from the 1st district
In office
January 2, 2017 – January 2, 2023
Preceded byDavid Greenspan
Succeeded byPatrick Kelly
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 16th district
In office
January 5, 2009 – December 31, 2016
Preceded byJennifer Brady
Succeeded byDavid Greenspan
Personal details
Born (1954-12-03) December 3, 1954 (age 70)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Westlake, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materBaldwin Wallace College (AA, BA)
Cleveland State University
ProfessionBusinesswoman

Life and career

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Baker was a member of the Westlake City Council, and she has been a member of the Westlake Board of Education. Baker is a small business owner.

Baker earned an AA in business; a BA from Baldwin Wallace College; and is a graduate of the leadership academy at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University, where she was awarded the David C. Sweet distinguished alumni award in 2006.[2] She is married and has 3 children.[3]

Ohio House of Representatives

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On November 4, 2008, Baker won election to the Ohio House of Representatives, defeating incumbent Jennifer Brady.[4] A businesswoman, she was elected in 2008 with 50.9% of the vote[5] and was re-elected in 2010.[6] She won two more terms in 2012 and 2014 before being term limited in 2016.

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Nan A. Baker".
  2. ^ "Past Recipients" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
  3. ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Baker
  4. ^ "Nan A. Baker, Representative". Ohio House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 18 October 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
  5. ^ "State Representative: November 4, 2008". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 16 September 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
  6. ^ "Ohio House of Representatives: November 2, 2010". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
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