Larry Christman [SEP] position held
Larry Christman
Larry Christman is a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. A native of Ohio, Christman obtained a bachelor's degree from Bluffton College and a juris doctorate from Ohio State University. In 1972, new districts allowed Christman to seek an open seat, which he won. He won reelection in 1972, and again three more times. He served in leadership positions throughout his tenure, notably as vice-chairman of the House Education Committee.
By 1980, Christman had served
an air scout for local news stations. In the late 1960s, Guerra faced a near fatal gunshot wound, but recovered to return to the police force. In the 1970s, Guerra made his first entrance into politics by running and winning the election for Randolph Township Trustee. He served in this position from 1975-1980.
In 1980, Guerra, who was Republican, opted to run against incumbent Representative Larry Christman, who had served for over eight years. In a historically Republican year led by Ronald Reagan, Guerra