Willis Blackshear Jr.

Willis Blackshear Jr. is a Democratic member of the Ohio Senate representing the 6th district.

He was elected in 2020, defeating Republican John Ferrell Mullins III with 79% of the vote.

[3] Prior to his election the Ohio House, Blackshear worked in the Montgomery County Auditor's Office as an outreach specialist.

[5] Blackshear serves on the following committees: Commerce and Labor, Criminal Justice, and Agriculture and Rural Development.

[6] In October 2023, Blackshear pulled petitions to run for the 6th Senate District of Ohio.