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Cecil Thomas
Politicians/Cecil Thomas
Cecil Thomas (D)
State Rep. (OH-25)
Running for re-electionState House (District 25) · OH · Nov 3, 2026
About Cecil Thomas

Experience, Commitment, Courage.

Cecil Thomas has the experience, commitment and courage our region needs right now

Experience we need at the Statehouse

Cecil Thomas has the experience we need at the Statehouse

Running for State Representative

Cecil Thomas is running to serve as State Representative for the 25th District. He has been serving Cincinnati and fighting for justice his entire adult life. Currently, Cecil is serving his fellow Cincinnatians as a State Senator for District 9. Cecil previously served as a member of Cincinnati City Council for four terms and as a member of the Cincinnati Police Department for several decades before that

Sourced verbatim from cecilforcincinnati.com
Role Summary

State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
73
Birthplace
Birmingham, AL
Residence
North Avondale, OH
Born
October 21, 1952
Family
Wife: Pam; 4 Children
Contact
614-466-1645cecil@cecilforcincinnati.comcecilforcincinnati.com
Election Info
District25, OH
Current Term01/01/2023 — Present
First Elected11/08/2022
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Representative Election2026
Education
Graduated
University of Cincinnati
Graduated
St. Anthony Catholic School.
Political Career5
Council Member/President Pro Temp
City of Cincinnati
2005-2013
Senator
Ohio State Senate
2014-2023
Assistant Minority Whip
Ohio State Senate
2017-2021
Assistant Minority Leader
Ohio State Senate
2021-2023
Representative
Ohio State House of Representatives
2023-present
Professional Background3
Police Officer
Cincinnati Police Department
1972-2000
Executive Director
Cincinnati Human Relations Commission
2000-2005
Former Janitor
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company
Organizations7
Fraternal Order of Police Queen City Lodge 69
Lifetime Member
Sentinel Police Association
Member
Law and Public Safety Committee, Cincinnati City Council
Former Chair
Masonic Gothic Lodge 121
Member
present
Political Awareness, Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Action Network
Former Chair
present
Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission
Former President/Member
Political Awareness, Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Action Network
Vice-President
present
Committees4
Local Government Committee
Public Safety Committee
Subcommittee on Public Safety
Veterans and Military Development Committee
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
73
Birthplace
Birmingham, AL
Residence
North Avondale, OH
Born
October 21, 1952
Family
Wife: Pam; 4 Children
Contact
614-466-1645cecil@cecilforcincinnati.comcecilforcincinnati.com