13 Facts About Mark Wagoner

Mark Wagoner obtained degrees from both Georgetown University and the Ohio State University before practicing law in the Toledo area.

Mark Wagoner was unopposed in the primary election, and faced Nancy Patrick Greeley in the fall.

Mark Wagoner was originally mentioned as a potential successor to state Senator Randy Gardner late in 2007.

Therefore, with the 2nd Senate seat now vacant, Mark Wagoner was appointed early to the seat he was seeking.

Mark Wagoner faced Democrat Jackie Brown in the general election, but again won easily.

However, early in 2010, Mark Wagoner resigned his post and was replaced by Senator Steve Buehrer.

Mark Wagoner cited personal and professional problems as the reason for him leaving his post, but many cite his controversial speech in support of Governor Ted Strickland's decision to raise the income tax rate in Ohio.

Mark Wagoner served on the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.

Mark Wagoner was appointed as one of twenty public members of the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission and is a member of the Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee.

Mark Wagoner is active in the community serving on many boards and commissions, including the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation, the National Statuary Collection Commission, Kids Unlimited, Valentine Theater, and the Great Lakes Maritime Museum.

Mark Wagoner has been appointed by the President of the Ohio State Bar Association to a special task force regarding judicial elections in Ohio.

On February 7,2018 Mark Wagoner supporters filed 276 petitions to run as candidates for the Lucas County Republican Central Committee.

On June 9,2018, Mark Wagoner won election as the Lucas County Republican Party Chairman.