Became vacant when 90th District representative appointed as state agriculture director

 COLUMBUS — Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens, R-93, this week announced the process and deadline for interested candidates to submit their applications to be considered for the appointment to the vacant 90^th District seat, previously held by State Rep. Brian Baldridge.

Baldridge, a Republican from Winchester, stepped down from the Ohio House on Jan. 31 to become the Director of the Department of Agriculture.

The 90^th District covers all of Adams and Scioto Counties and a portion of Brown County. The appointment will be for the remainder of the current two-year term, which expires at the end of 2024. The district covered part of Lawrence County, including Ironton, until this year.

Residents of the 90^th District wishing to be considered for the appointment must submit a cover letter and resume to HD90Appointment@OhioHouse.gov by close of business on Tuesday, Feb 21. Interviews will be held later in the week.