Louis Terhar (born September 28, 1949) is an American businessman and former politician serving as a Republican member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 8th district.
[4] In 2011, Terhar was appointed to the Ohio House of Representatives after incumbent Robert Mecklenborg resigned over a drink-driving incident.
[6] Currently, he is serving on the committees of Economic and Small Business Development; Judiciary and Ethics; and State Government and Elections.
Terhar won his first full term to his seat in 2012, defeating Democrat Steven Newsome with 69.62% of the vote.
Facing no opposition for the Republican nomination, Terhar defeated Democrat Mary Lierman with 63% of the vote.