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Ohio Senate confirms Jim Tressel as lieutenant governor, 31-1
Summary
The Ohio Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution No. 5 to confirm Governor Mike DeWine’s nomination of Jim Tressel as lieutenant governor by a 31‑1 vote on Feb. 11, 2025. Supporters highlighted his leadership in higher education and mentorship; one senator voted no.
The Ohio Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution No. 5 on Feb. 11, 2025, confirming Jim Tressel as lieutenant governor in accordance with Article 3, Section 17a of the Ohio Constitution. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 31 yeas and 1 nay.
Senator McCauley presented the resolution and urged concurrence with Governor Mike DeWine’s nomination of Jim Tressel, citing Tressel’s record as a football coach and his…
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