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Oliver Ocasek

Oliver Ocasek

American politician

Oliver Robert Ocasek (November 2, 1925 – June 25, 1999) was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as President of the Ohio State Senate in the 1970s and 1980s.[1] After the Democrats lost their majority in the Senate, Ocasek was replaced as party leader by Harry Meshel. In 1962 and 1968, Ocasek ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. He lost both times to Republican incumbent William H. Ayres. In 1986 he lost a Democratic primary for congress in the 14th district to Thomas C. Sawyer.[2] Ocasek also served on the Ohio Board of Education from 1993 to 1998.[3]

Quick Facts Member of the Ohio Senate from the 27th district, Preceded by ...

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    Oliver Ocasek State Office Building
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    "Akron Mayor Tom Sawyer made official Friday his plans".
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    Our Capmaigns.cpm.-Oliver Ocasek


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