Biography
Alessandro "Al" Cutrona is a Republican politician and attorney serving as the State Senator for Ohio's 33rd District, encompassing Mahoning, Columbiana, and Carroll counties. He was appointed to the Ohio Senate on June 26, 2024, following the resignation of Michael Rulli, who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to his appointment to the Senate, Cutrona served two terms in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 58th District from 2020 to 2024.
Born and raised in the Mahoning Valley, Cutrona graduated from Canfield High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Youngstown State University, graduating cum laude. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he received a leadership scholarship. Professionally, Cutrona is a practicing attorney specializing in healthcare, business, and bankruptcy law. He has also served as the Chief Operating Officer for a large tri-county infectious disease medical practice covering Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties.
Education and Political Experience
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Youngstown State University
- Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Political Experience:
- Appointed to the Ohio House of Representatives, 58th District, on May 28, 2020
- Elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, 58th District, November 2020
- Re-elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, 58th District, November 2022
- Appointed to the Ohio Senate, 33rd District, June 26, 2024
- Elected to the Ohio Senate, 33rd District, November 2024
Committee Assignments:
- Chair, Small Business and Economic Opportunity Committee
- Member, Addiction and Community Revitalization Committee
- Member, Education Committee
- Member, Housing Committee
- Member, Judiciary Committee
During his tenure in the Ohio House, Cutrona chaired the Health Provider Services Committee and sponsored House Bill 2, the $3 billion state capital budget that funded several local community projects. In the Senate, he has focused on supporting small businesses and economic development, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and strengthen Ohio's economy.
Cutrona is also active in his community, celebrating both his Puerto Rican and Italian heritage. He is a member of St. Anthony’s of Padua/Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Youngstown, Ohio. A lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, he enjoys spending his spare time hunting and helping out on his family’s farm.
