Dale Mallory's big class

It's swearing in day at the General Assembly.

Here's the release from House Dems:

19 new Democrats to join Ohio House on Tuesday

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Some 46 Democratic state representatives – including 19 new members – will officially start work at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2 when they are sworn in during ceremonies on the opening day of the Ohio House of Representatives.

The 19 Democratic freshmen collectively represent the largest single bloc of new members to be sworn in on the Democratic side of the aisle in 34 years.

The influx of new Democratic faces into the 99-member chamber reflects the sentiment of Ohio voters, 51.9 percent of whom cast votes for Democratic candidates for state representative last November. Overall, Democrats will gain seven seats in the 99-member House of Representatives – the largest gain for Democrats in the chamber since 1973.

“Ohioans clearly wanted change, and we are seeing the results of that this week,” House Democratic Leader Joyce Beatty said. “We are entering a new, bipartisan era in state government with a strong team that will bring a fresh perspective on the challenges facing Ohio.”

Some incoming Democratic freshmen also bring valuable institutional knowledge. Representatives-elect Barbara Boyd of Cleveland, Vernon Sykes of Akron and state Sen. Bob Hagan of Youngstown all previously served in the House; collectively they have 36 years of experience in the chamber.

Newcomers to the 127th General Assembly also include seven attorneys, a county treasurer, a city councilman and a former House legislative aide.

A complete list of new Democratic House members to be sworn in Tuesday follows.


New Democratic House members, 127th General Assembly

1st District (Columbiana County): Linda Bolon, D-East Palestine.
8th District (parts of Cuyahoga County): Armond D. Budish, D-Beachwood.
9th District (parts of Cuyahoga County): Barbara Boyd, D-Cleveland Heights.
10th District (parts of Cuyahoga County): Eugene Miller, D-Cleveland.
11th District (parts of Cuyahoga County): Sandra Williams, D-Cleveland.
16th District (parts of Cuyahoga County): Jennifer Brady, D-Westlake.
24th District (parts of Franklin County): Ted Celeste, D-Grandview Heights.
26th District (parts of Franklin County): Tracy Heard, D-Columbus.
32nd District (parts of Hamilton County): Dale Mallory, D-Cincinnati (West End).
43rd District (parts of Summit and Portage counties): Stephen Dyer, D-Green.
44th District (parts of Summit County): Vernon Sykes, D-Akron.
49th District (parts of Lucas County): Matt Szollosi, D-Oregon.
57th District (parts of Lorain County): Matt Lundy, D-Elyria.
58th District (Huron County and parts of Lorain and Seneca counties): Matt Barrett, D-Amherst.
60th District (parts of Mahoning County): Bob Hagan, D-Youngstown.
61st District (Carroll County and parts of Mahoning, Stark and Tuscarawas counties): Mark Okey, D-Carrollton.
64th District (parts of Trumbull County): Tom Letson, D-Warren.
73rd District (parts of Richland County): Jay Goyal, D-Mansfield.
91st District (Hocking and Perry counties; parts of Licking and Pickaway counties): Dan Dodd, D-Hebron.