Rodney Creech
Rodney Creech | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office 2023–present | |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jeffery Todd Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Morehead State University (BA)[1] |
Rodney Creech is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 40th district.[2] He was elected in 2020, defeating Democrat Amy Cox with 54% of the vote.[3]
Electoral history
[edit]| Election results | ||||||||
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| Year | Office | Election | Votes for Creech | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % |
| 2020 | Ohio House of Representatives | General | 31,463 | 54.2% | Amy Cox | Democrat | 26,552 | 45.8% |
| 2022 | General | 30,028 | 71.7% | Amy Cox | Democrat | 11,877 | 28.3% | |
| 2024 | General | Bobbie Arnold | Democrat | |||||
Controversy
[edit]In May 2025, reports were made public of allegations regarding sexual misconduct with an underage family member of Creech, then-State Representative. Specifically, according to Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Creech was accused in 2023 by a minor female relative of climbing into bed with her while erect and wearing only his underwear. According to NBC4, text messages showed the minor complaining that Creech had been rubbing her legs and grabbing her waist. Creech admitted to investigators he had gotten into bed with the minor in his underwear but denied the sexual nature of the allegations.[4]
An investigation into the matter yielded claims made by his family, but no criminal charges were pursued by local authorities.[5] Members of the Ohio Republican Party openly called for Creech's resignation,[6] following his removal from committee assignments by House Speaker Matt Huffman in May 2025. On February 17, 2026, it was reported that Creech's committee seats had been restored by Huffman.[7] On February 20, 2026, the Ohio Republican Party endorsed Creech for reelection.[8] In early May 2026, Creech defeated former representative J. Todd Smith 58% to 42% in the Republican primary for Ohio House District 40.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Rodney Creech Biography". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved Jan 19, 2021.
- ↑ "Rodney Creech Biography". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ "Ohio House of Representatives District 43". Ballotpedia. Retrieved Jan 19, 2021.
- ↑ Miller, Dave (March 22, 2026). "Ohio GOP's drag ban cosponsor was accused of sexual misconduct with minor relative". tiffinohio.net. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
- ↑ "State rep accused of sexual misconduct sanctioned by Ohio House but not criminally charged". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ "Ohio House lawmaker told to resign over sexual abuse allegations". Statehouse News Bureau. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ Pelzer, Jeremy (February 17, 2026). "Ohio lawmaker quietly regains committee seats lost amid sexual misconduct claim". Cleveland.com. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Ohio GOP endorses Creech despite investigation into alleged conduct with minor". TiffinOhio.net. February 21, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ Ziegler, Jen (May 6, 2026). "Rodney Creech, accused of sexual misconduct with minor, wins Republican primary". TiffinOhio.net. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
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