Email from Company or Organization Name   April 2, 2025 America First Conservative Craig Riedel Announces Candidacy for Ohio’s 1st Senate District DEFIANCE – Craig Riedel today announced his candidacy for Ohio’s 1st State Senate district in the May 5, 2026 primary election. A husband, father, successful businessman, and former State Representative, Craig Riedel is a lifelong resident of Northwest Ohio. “Our district needs an America First champion who will build on the outstanding work of Senator Rob McColley,” said Craig Riedel. “I have the backbone required to defend our Northwest Ohio values, the private sector experience to jumpstart Ohio’s economy, and the vision to make Ohio the most conservative state in the country. We need to eliminate Ohio’s burdensome income tax, create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”), and eradicate DEI from all our public institutions.” The 1st District encompasses all or parts of 10 counties in Northwest Ohio: all of Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Williams Counties, and part of Logan County. The incumbent, Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon), is term-limited in 2026. Craig and his wife of 36 years, Danette, reside in Defiance. They have two children, Steve and Renee, and three granddaughters. Riedel served as State Representative for the 82nd Ohio House District for six years. Before that, he spent 27 years in the steel industry at Nucor Vulcraft Group. For more information about Craig Riedel and his campaign, visit craigriedelforohio.com. A headshot can be accessed here. Inquiries can be sent to [email protected]. # # # Paid for by Friends of Craig Riedel   Visit our Website Paid for by Friends of Craig Ridel | 1246 Hilton Head Ct. | Defiance, OH 43512 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice