Larry Lee Householder was born on June 6,1959 and is an American former politician and convicted felon, who was convicted in the largest bribery corruption scandal in Ohio's history.
15 Facts About Larry Householder
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Larry Householder represented the same district from 1997 to 2004, including as speaker from 2001 to 2004.
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Larry Householder's district included Coshocton and Perry counties, as well as about half of Licking County.
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In November 2020, Larry Householder won reelection to his seat in the Ohio House of Representatives but he was expelled from the House on June 16,2021.
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Larry Householder was convicted of racketeering after a jury trial and received the maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison on June 29,2023, for his role in the Ohio nuclear bribery scandal.
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Larry Householder is currently imprisoned at Federal Correctional Institution, Elkton in Elkton, Ohio.
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Larry Householder then attended Ohio University, earning a degree in political science.
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Larry Householder ran an insurance agency and served as Perry County commissioner before seeking higher office.
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In 1998, Larry Householder was elected to serve as assistant majority whip.
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When incumbent state Representative Bill Hayes ran for Licking County prosecutor in 2016, Larry Householder ran for his old seat, renamed District 72 after redistricting.
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In May 2019, Larry Householder criticized the Ohio Library Council and the Newark Library in Licking County for providing an event for teens in the LGBTQ community at the taxpayers' expense.
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Later that day, Larry Householder released a statement to the press saying he would not resign.
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On March 9,2023, Larry Householder was convicted of racketeering in relation to the First Energy scheme.
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On June 29,2023, Larry Householder was sentenced to a maximum of 20 years for his crimes.
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On May 31,2024, Larry Householder pleaded not guilty to 10 felony charges brought by the state of Ohio.