Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 26th district
In office January 6, 2015 – December 31, 2018
Preceded by
Tracy Maxwell Heard
Succeeded by
Erica Crawley
Columbus City Councilmember
In office April 16, 2007 – December 31, 2014
Preceded by
Patsy Thomas
Succeeded by
Jaiza Page
Personal details
Born
(1949-07-01) July 1, 1949 (age 74) U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Linda Craig
Children
4
Residence(s)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Alma mater
Central Michigan University (MS)
Website
https://craig4ohio.com/
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Army
Years of service
1970 - 1972
Unit
United States Army
Hearcel F. Craig (born July 1, 1949) is an American politician serving as the Senator for the 15th District of the Ohio State Senate. Craig formerly served in the United States Army and then had a career with the Ohio Department of Youth Services. He then went on to help develop City Year in Columbus. He has a degree from Central Michigan University.[1] In 2007, Craig was appointed to serve on Columbus City Council. While on Council, Craig rose to serve as President Pro Tempore.[2]
In 2014, Craig decided to run for the Ohio House of Representatives to replace Tracy Maxwell Heard, who was term limited.[3] He won the primary over Heard's husband, Howard Heard. He went on to defeat Republican Dustin Pyles 76%-24%. He was elected to a 2nd term in the Ohio House of Representatives in 2016. In 2018, Craig decided to seek the nomination for Ohio's 15th State Senate District. The incumbent, Charleta Tavares, was term limited and unable to seek re-election. Craig won both the primary and general elections, and took office on January 6, 2019.
^"Hearcel Craig's run could lead to city council changes". Columbus Dispatch. Columbus. 2014-03-12. Retrieved 2014-12-10.
^"Mayor Coleman delivers tenth State of the City speech". www.wcbe.org. 27 February 2009. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
^"Council announces process, timeline to fill Craig vacancy". HobNob Columbus. Columbus. 2014-11-11. Retrieved 2014-12-10.
Hearcel F. Craig (born July 1, 1949) is an American politician serving as the Senator for the 15th District of the Ohio State Senate. Craig formerly served...
Leadership Minority Leader Nickie Antonio Assistant Minority Leader HearcelCraig Minority Whip Kent Smith Assistant Minority Whip Paula Hicks-Hudson...
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diabetic, as was her husband. She has supported efforts in Ohio by HearcelCraig and Beth Liston to regulate insulin prices. In 2019 she supported "some...
Secretary of State of Ohio (1991–1999) (Republican) State Senators HearcelCraig, state senator from the 15th district (2019–present) (Democrat) Paula...
fifteen U.S. House seats. Leader: Nickie Antonio Assistant Leader: HearcelCraig Whip: Kent Smith Assistant Whip: Paula Hicks-Hudson Floor Leader: Allison...
changes against fail first requirements. State senators Bob Hackett and HearcelCraig sponsored Senate Bill 252 which was signed by Governor Mike DeWine on...
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families, allowing them to become successful. According to state senator HearcelCraig, the project was essential to the success of Columbus as a whole. Poindexter...
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United States
United States Army