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Ohio House confirms Jim Tressel as lieutenant governor after divided vote
2380586 · February 12, 2025
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The Ohio House approved Senate Joint Resolution 5 to confirm Jim Tressel as lieutenant governor by a 68‑27 vote after members both praised his leadership and raised concerns about his past support for the Academic Distress Commission.
The Ohio House on Feb. 12 adopted Senate Joint Resolution 5 to confirm the governor’s appointment of Jim Tressel as lieutenant governor by a vote of 68 affirmative and 27 negative votes.
Representative Plummer, speaking in favor, outlined Tressel’s background in higher education and college football and said he “has the ability…
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