Phil Robinson (politician)

Phillip Martin Robinson Jr. (born December 28, 1980) is a non-profit executive and American politician who is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 19th district in Cuyahoga County.

Phil Robinson
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 19th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded byMarlene Anielski
Personal details
Born (1980-12-28) December 28, 1980
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materGeorge Washington University (BA)
Case Western Reserve University (MBA)
OccupationNon-profit executive

Early life and education

Robinson attended Gilmour Academy in Gates Mill, Ohio, and later earned an undergraduate degree in finance from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He also received an Executive Master of Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management.[1]

Career

Robinson's first role in political life was as a congressional aide for U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. He has also served as executive director of City Year Cleveland.

Ohio House of Representatives

Election

Robinson was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 51 percent of the vote over 49 percent of Republican candidate Jim Trakas, flipping the seat from Republican control to Democratic control.[2]

Committees

Robinson serves on the following committees: Primary and Secondary Education, Public Utilities, Ways and Means, and Joint Education Oversight Committee.[3]

Personal life

Robinson is the brother of comedian Phoebe Robinson.[4]

Election results

Ohio House 6th District
Year Democrat Votes Pct Republican Votes Pct
2018 Phil Robinson 31,048 51.33% Jim Trakas 29,434 48.67%
2020 Phil Robinson 37,995 51.36% Shay Hawkins 35,982 48.63%

References


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