Dave Burke is a Republican politician and pharmacist from Ohio, born on July 26, 1967, in Cincinnati. He previously served as a state senator representing Ohio's 24th District , after switching from the Democratic Party to the GOP. Notable achievements include sponsoring the Pill Mill Bill, serving on the Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee to advance pharmacy practices, owning an independent pharmacy for 25 years with $7 million annual revenue, and receiving an award from the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities for advocacy. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Ohio Pharmacists Association since 2023.

Education

• BS in Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy .
• MBA, Capital University .
• Honorary PharmD, Ohio Northern University .

Political Experience

• Began as a Democrat, son of a railroad union leader, but converted to Republican.
• Elected to Ohio State Senate, 24th District .
• Key roles: Work on Pill Mill Bill and Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee.
• Ran as Republican candidate with "Team Burke" committee.
• Recognized for advocacy on developmental disabilities.