Levi Dean is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 71 since January 1, 2025. A lifelong resident of Xenia, he previously served on the Xenia City Council from 2018 to 2025 and is co-owner of Dean’s Plumbing with his siblings. He won the seat in 2024 by defeating Krista Magaw in the general election with 70% of the vote, succeeding his father, former Representative Bill Dean. Dean serves on the House Committee on Development and the House Committee on Financial Institutions. Notable positions include co-sponsoring the Ohio Prenatal Equal Protection Act in June 2025, which seeks to grant legal personhood to fertilized embryos, and supporting House Bill 15 to boost Ohio's power generation and grid reliability.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Specific educational background not detailed in available records.
• Political Experience:
  • Ohio House of Representatives, District 71 .
  • Xenia City Council .
  • 2024 Republican primary winner over Joshua Day, Robert Fudge, and Tyler Scott.
  • Son of former Representative Bill Dean; guided by values of entrepreneurship, work ethic, family, and faith.
  • Resides in Xenia with wife Kristina; attends Dayton Avenue Baptist Church.