John Bender (Ohio politician)


John Bender was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1993–2000. His district consisted of a portion of Lorain County, Ohio. He was succeeded by Jeffrey Manning. Bender was previously an at-large member of the Elyria, Ohio city council. After leaving the statehouse he served as a member of the Ohio Democratic Party State Central Committee. He currently serves on the Ohio Board of Education.