Ryan Smith (born February 23, 1973) a former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, who served the 93rd District since his appointment in 2012.
In late 2011, Representative John Carey resigned to take a position at Shawnee State University.
He faced two others in a primary election, and Philip H. Rose was appointed to the seat as a placeholder until a winner could be decided.
In the general election held on November 6, 2012, Smith defeated Democratic candidate Josh Bailey with 64.2% of the vote.
He is serving as Chairman of the House Finance Committee for the 131st Ohio General Assembly,[4] and is tasked with carrying the state biennium budget.
This caused Speaker Pro-Tempore Kirk Schuring to cancel House Session on multiple occasions, to give Smith more time to get the votes that he needed and try to bridge the Republican caucus divide.
Smith asked Speaker Pro-Tempore Kirk Schuring, Dean of the House Caucus for the 132nd General Assembly, to call the vote.