Michele Lepore-Hagan

Michele Lepore-Hagan (born April 4, 1955) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who held a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives for the 58th District from 2015 to 2023.

The spouse of longtime Ohio politician Bob Hagan, she succeeded her husband after he was term-limited.

[1] Prior to running for the Ohio House of Representatives, Lepore-Hagan worked for Youngstown State University as the director for the university's performing arts series.

She also lived in New York City for a time as an aspiring performer.

[3] In 2020, a representative from the Youngstown-based African Education Party, claimed that Lepore-Hagan made racist remarks regarding House Bill 70.