Cupp re-elected as Speaker of the House in caucus meeting
Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) has been re-elected unanimously by his Republican colleagues to serve as Speaker for the Ohio House of Representatives of the 134th General Assembly.
The election took place at a caucus meeting of returning members and members-elect. Additionally, other members of the House Leadership were elected. They are:
• Speaker Pro Tempore: Tim Ginter (R-Salem)
• Majority Floor Leader: Bill Seitz (R-Green Township)
• Assistant Majority Floor Leader: Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Township)
• Majority Whip: Don Jones (R-Freeport)
• Assistant Majority Whip: Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison)
Terms for the 134th General Assembly begin Jan. 1. Opening day for the new General Assembly will be Monday, Jan. 4.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Friday, August 7, 2026
- BHS Junior Class to hold Post Prom fundraiser on Sept. 13
- Aug. 23 anniversary celebration at Tri-County Family Assembly of God
- Pirate boys golf 10th at L-B Invite
- Save these dates: Four more months of America 250 events in Bluffton
- Lens turns Bluffton's NNO fireworks to neon
- Should all beavers beware of Buc-ee's logo litigation?
- Letter: As Ohio grows, conservation must become part of the conversation
- 2026 Lincoln Highway Buy Way sales August 13-15
- History you can taste: Bluffton celebrates local businesses on Aug. 8
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- History Day scavenger hunt with 12 clues
- Remembering the magic of Hankish sweet shop on Aug. 8
- Pirate boys golf opens with a win at Ft. Jennings, 2nd at Royal Invite
- Pirate girls golf opens season with Lincolnview Invite
- WIP Wednesday: Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters
- July 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district