Michele Lepore-Hagan (born April 4, 1955) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who held a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives for the 58th District from 2015 to 2023. The spouse of longtime Ohio politician Bob Hagan, she succeeded her husband after he was term-limited.[1]
Michele Lepore-Hagan | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Hagan |
| Succeeded by | Lauren McNally |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 4, 1955 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bob Hagan |
| Residence(s) | Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Education | Ohio University (BFA) |
Career
editPrior to running for the Ohio House of Representatives, Lepore-Hagan worked for Youngstown State University as the director for the university's performing arts series. She also lived in New York City for a time as an aspiring performer. She is a graduate of Ohio University.[2]
Lepore-Hagan was unopposed in the general election in 2014, and won subsequent elections in 2016, 2018, and 2020.[3]
In 2020, a representative from the Youngstown-based African Education Party, claimed that Lepore-Hagan made racist remarks regarding House Bill 70.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Lepore-Hagan captures 58th District House of Representatives seat". WKBN. Youngstown. 2014-05-04.
- ^ "My Story: Michele Lepore-Hagan". micheleleporehagan.com. Retrieved 2014-11-23.
- ^ 2014 Ohio election results, Secretary of State Jon A. Husted
- ^ "Local activist group claims state rep made racist remarks about school legislation". WKBN.com. 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2022-05-06.