Bernard Willis

Bernard Willis
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 74th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byBill Dean
Personal details
Born
PartyRepublican[1]
SpouseLynne Willis[2]
Children3[2]
Alma materMarion Military Institute
United States Air Force Academy
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University

Bernard Willis is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 74th district of the Ohio House of Representatives.[2][3]

Life and career

Willis was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Marion Military Institute, United States Air Force Academy and Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University.[4]

In 2022, Willis defeated Daniel Saks in the general election for the 74th district of the Ohio House of Representatives, winning 63 percent of the votes.[5] He assumed office in 2023.

Committee assignments

As of June 2026, Willis serves on the following committees in the Ohio House.[6]

  • Transportation (chair)
  • Finance
  • Public Safety
  • Veterans and Military Development

References

  1. ↑ Gaines, Jim (November 5, 2022). "Five big things to watch in Ohio on election night". Springfield News-Sun. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Willis Sworn in to Serve Ohio's 74th House District". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Bernard Willis". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Bernard Willis". American Veterans Honor Fund. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  5. ↑ "2022 Ohio State House - District 74 Election Results". USA Today. November 8, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Standing and Select Committees of the Ohio House of Representatives, 136th General Assembly". Ohio House of Representatives. June 3, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.