Leigh Herington

Leigh E. Herington is an Ohio Democratic politician and a former member of the Ohio Senate. Herington was a long-serving local attorney and Chairman of the Portage County Democratic Party when appointed to replace Senator Bob Nettle in 1995, who had resigned. Up for election in 1996, Herington easily defended his seat in the primary battle against Barbara Sykes, and went on to win the general election.^[1] Easily winning reelection in 2000, Senate colleagues soon after voted to make Herington minority leader, the highest post in the caucus.^[2] In 2002, Herington was mentioned as a potential candidate for Ohio Governor, but declined.^[3]

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Leigh Herington
Minority Leader of the Ohio Senate
In office 1999 – February 28, 2002
Preceded by	Ben Espy
Succeeded by	Greg DiDonato
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 28th district
In office March 31, 1995 – August 31, 2003
Preceded by	Bob Nettle
Succeeded by	Kimberly Zurz
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
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Facing term limits in 2004, Herington announced in 2002 that he would run for Ohio Attorney General.^[4] He ended up losing to incumbent Jim Petro. Soon after, in 2003, Herington resigned from the Senate, citing term limits and the desire to run for a Portage County judicial position. Herington went on to lose a bid for Portage County Common Pleas Judge. He has since served in various aspects of the community, notably for NOPEC.

1. ^ Sen Herington wins big
2. ^ Ohio Senate Democrats pick leader
3. ^ With Hagan in Governor's race, Herington declines
4. ^ Herington hopes to win Attorney General post

Party political offices
Preceded by Richard Cordray	Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Ohio 2002	Succeeded by Marc Dann

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