H. Gilson Blair (born July 11, 1970) is a former member of the

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, representing the 63rd district from 2019 through 2020. A

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, Blair's district includes approximately half of

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. Blair formerly was a candidate for the Niles municipal court judge and served as a Warren City prosecutor, as well as eight years as a Weathersfield Township trustee. He is a graduate of the

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. In 2019, state Representative Glenn Holmes stepped down from his seat to take a role in the administration of

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. Soon after Ohio House Democrats nominated Blair to serve out the remainder of Holmes' term. He was sworn into office on May 31, 2019.

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Representative Gil Blair (official site)
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