14 Facts About Ted Celeste

Theodore S Celeste was born on September 27,1945 and is an American businessman and former politician.

In 2006, Celeste was elected State Representative of Ohio's 24th District, and served until 2012.

Ted Celeste served for nine years on The Ohio State University Board of Trustees.

Ted Celeste ran for the US Senate for the seat held by Republican US Senator Mike DeWine.

Ted Celeste won all but five counties: Pike, Pickaway, Franklin, Madison, and Cuyahoga counties.

In 2006, incumbent Republican Geoffrey C Smith was seen as vulnerable, and Celeste entered the Ohio House race to try and unseat him.

However, despite his name recognition, Ted Celeste faced a four-way primary in 2006.

Early on in the 2008 cycle, Ted Celeste was in considerations for leadership if the House were to go into Democratic hands.

Less vulnerable in 2010 but still contentious, Ted Celeste faced Republican Nathan Larger.

However, the race proved to be closer than anticipated, and Celeste won by less than 3,000 votes.

Ted Celeste was vocal about concerns regarding a bill to replace overtime with comp time.

Ted Celeste stated the influence they will be able to gain through redistricting.

Ted Celeste's legislation sought to demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness of early reading assistance programs for children with dyslexia and to evaluate whether those programs can reduce future special education costs.

Ted Celeste was named Chairman of the House Alternative Energy Committee, and the Higher Education Subcommittee of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee.