Barbara Boyd (Ohio politician)

Barbara Boyd (April 24, 1942 – November 5, 2022) was an American politician. She served twice as a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving the 9th district from 2007 to 2014, and the same district from 1993 until 2000.

Barbara Boyd
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 9th district
In office
January 2, 2007 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byClaudette Woodard
Succeeded byJanine Boyd
In office
January 3, 1993 – December 31, 2000
Preceded byJudy Sheerer
Succeeded byClaudette Woodard
Personal details
Born(1942-04-24)April 24, 1942
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 5, 2022(2022-11-05) (aged 80)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRobert
Residence(s)Cleveland Heights, Ohio, U.S.
EducationSaint Paul's College

Early life and education

Boyd was born in Cleveland and graduated from Saint Paul's College in Lawrenceville, Virginia.

Career

Boyd worked on President Jimmy Carter's campaign as a start to politics. She became the first African American elected to Cleveland Heights City Council in 1983, where she would ultimately serve as mayor.[1]

Boyd also worked with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, as well as with the Children's Defense Fund.

Ohio House of Representatives

Boyd was originally elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1992, and would be reelected three times after before term limits forced her into retirement. In 2001, she was succeeded by Claudette Woodard.[1][2]

In 2006, Boyd was again eligible to run for her former House seat after sitting out for four years. She did so, and won with 83.66% of the vote. She won a second term in 2008 with 87.55% of the vote. With Democrats retaking control of the House, Boyd would serve as Chairperson of the Health Committee for the 128th Ohio General Assembly. Boyd was reelected to a third term in 2010 with 86% of the vote.[3] She also served on the committee of Veteran's Affairs.

Boyd faced primary opposition in 2012 for her eighth term, but defeated challenger Howard Harris, securing 91.80% of the vote.[4] She was unopposed in the general election. She was term-limited in 2014 and succeeded by her daughter, Janine Boyd.

Personal life and death

Boyd died on November 5, 2022, at the age of 80.[5]

References
  1. "Barbara Boyd, Representative". Ohio House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  2. "Ohio Legislature's New Look Includes More Women". The Vindicator. 3 January 1993. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  3. "Ohio House of Representatives: November 2, 2010". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  4. "2012 Primary Election Results". Columbus Dispatch. 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  5. Pinckard, Cliff (6 November 2022). "Longtime State Rep. Barbara Boyd dies at the age of 80". Cleveland. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
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