Marilyn John is a Republican representing Ohio House District 76, which encompasses all of Richland County. A lifelong resident of Richland County born in Shelby, Ohio, she has served as State Representative since 2021, currently in her third term as Majority Floor Leader for the 136th General Assembly. Notable achievements include her prior roles as Mayor of Shelby and Richland County Commissioner , where she focused on job protection, workforce development, economic growth, parental choice in education, and local infrastructure like the Plymouth bridge. She previously represented District 2 and holds leadership positions such as Chair of the State and Local Government Committee, with memberships on Economic and Workforce Development, Infrastructure, Insurance, Transportation, Finance, General Government, Workforce and Higher Education, and Rules and Reference committees.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Plymouth High School; Associate's Degree in Business Management from North Central State College; Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Marketing from Ashland University; Master of Business Administration from Ashland University.
• Professional Experience: Former Commercial Lines Underwriter at Shelby Insurance Company; former Executive Director of Shelby Senior Center.
• Political Experience:
  • State Representative, Ohio House District 76 ; District 2 .
  • Richland County Commissioner .
  • Mayor, City of Shelby .
  • Former Chair, Richland County Republican Party.
• Personal: Married to Kevin since 1995 with two children; attends Crossroads Community Church; involved in Rotary Club of Mansfield, County Commissioners Association of Ohio, Leader Richland, and Richland Community Development Group.