Ryan Smith | |
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| 103rd Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| In office June 6, 2018 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kirk Schuring (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Larry Householder |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 93rd district | |
| In office April 18, 2012 – October 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Philip H. Rose |
| Succeeded by | Jason Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1973 Gallipolis, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Ohio State University (BS) |
Ryan Smith (born February 23, 1973) a former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, who served the 93rd District since his appointment in 2012. On June 6, 2018, he was named Speaker of the House. In January 2019, Smith was defeated by Larry Householder for the Speaker's gavel.
His district includes all of Gallia and Jackson counties as well as much of Lawrence and Vinton counties. Smith also served as the Chairman of the House Finance Committee, often the most powerful chairmanship in the Ohio House.[1]