Oliver Robert Ocasek (November 2, 1925 – June 25, 1999) was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as President of the Ohio State Senate in the 1970s and 1980s.[1] After the Democrats lost their majority in the Senate, Ocasek was replaced as party leader by Harry Meshel. In 1962 and 1968, Ocasek ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. He lost both times to Republican incumbent William H. Ayres. In 1986 he lost a Democratic primary for congress in the 14th district to Thomas C. Sawyer.[2] Ocasek also served on the Ohio Board of Education from 1993 to 1998.[3]
Oliver Ocasek | |
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – December 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Districts Created |
| Succeeded by | Roy Ray |
| 85th President of the Ohio Senate | |
| In office 1974–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Gray (pro Tempore) |
| Succeeded by | Paul Gillmor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1925 Bedford, Ohio |
| Died | June 25, 1999 (aged 73) Akron, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
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