Paul R. Leonard (born July 3, 1943)[1] is an American politician who is a member of the Ohio Democratic Party.
Leonard was elected four times to seats in the Ohio General Assembly.
After finishing his term as mayor he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in 1986 on the ticket with Richard F. Celeste.
After his tenure as lieutenant governor, Leonard returned to Dayton to practice law.
He is also on the Board of Directors for the Animal Legal Defense Fund.