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Mike Loychik

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Mike Loychik
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 65th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byJean Schmidt
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
In office
January 4, 2021 – December 31, 2022
Preceded byGil Blair
Succeeded byAdam Bird
Personal details
Born
Michael Loychik

(1989-04-07) April 7, 1989 (age 35)
Warren, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
Children2
ResidenceBazetta Township, Ohio[1]
EducationChampion High School
Alma materCommunity College of the Air Force
Columbia Southern University
ProfessionSmall business owner
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service2008–2015[2]
RankStaff Sergeant

Michael Loychik (born April 7, 1989) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives since 2021, representing the 65th district. He won the seat after defeating incumbent Democrat Gil Blair, 54.2% to 45.8%.[3] He served in the United States Air Force from 2008 to 2015.[2]

Life and career

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After graduating from Champion High School, Loychik enlisted in the Air Force in 2008. He served for eight years, where he was a C-130 Crew Chief with a special operations group, as well as a combat search and rescue group. He retired as a Staff Sergeant. During his time in the Air Force, he earned his associate degree in aviation and maintenance technology at Community College of the Air Force. Following his service, he started his own business, Atlantic Pressure Washing Solutions LLC. He later earned his Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Management at Columbia Southern University. He currently resides in Bazetta Township, Ohio with his two children.[4]

Ohio House of Representatives

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Loychik was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2020, defeating incumbent Democrat Gil Blair. Blair had been appointed to the seat in 2019 following the resignation of Glenn Holmes who took a position in Governor Mike DeWine's administration.

Redistricting took place following the 2020 census, resulting in new district lines and numbers. The district changed to include most of Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties. In 2022, Loychik had a primary challenge by Randy Law, former State Representative and perennial candidate. Loychik beat Law, receiving over 70% of the vote. He went on in the general election to defeat independent candidate Jennifer Donnelly, receiving over 65% of the vote.

In 2023, Loychik, who was still able to seek two additional terms in the House before being term limited, decided to run for the Ohio Senate in District 32. He challenged incumbent State Senator Sandra O'Brien, but was defeated in the Republican primary on March 19, 2024, receiving a little over 36% of the vote.[5][6]

Electoral history

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Election results
Year Office Election Votes for Loychik % Opponent Party Votes %
2020 Ohio House of Representatives General 29,999 54.2% Gil Blair Democrat 25,379 45.8%
2022 General 27,274 65.76% Jennifer Donnelly Independent 14,199 34.24%

References

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  1. ^ "Mike Loychik Biography". OhioHouse.gov. Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "2020 Candidate for State Rep., 63rd District: Mike Loychik". WKBN-TV. September 23, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Selak, Ron Jr. (November 4, 2020). "Fresh face elected to 63rd House District; Blair defeated". Tribune Chronicle. Warren, Ohio. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  4. ^ "Mike Loychik Biography". OhioHouse.gov. Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Brooks, Jacob (December 18, 2023). "Rep. Loychik is running for state senate". WKBN. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Kamczyc, Alex (March 20, 2024). "Decision 2024: Sandra O'Brien defeats Mike Loychik in Ohio Senate 32nd District primary". WFMJ. Retrieved September 20, 2024.