Larry Householder
Larry Lee Householder (born June 6, 1959) is a former American politician who was convicted in the largest bribery corruption scandal in Ohio’s history. Householder was the state representative for Ohio's 72nd district and was a two-time Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican Party. Householder represented the same district from 1997 to 2004, including as speaker from 2001 to 2004. In 2016, he was elected to the Statehouse again, and on January 7, 2019, he was re-elected to serve as speaker with support from Ohio House Democrats, including current United States Congresswoman Emilia Sykes. His district included Coshocton and Perry counties, as well as about half of Licking County.
Larry Householder | |
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| 98th and 104th Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – July 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ryan Smith |
| Succeeded by | Robert R. Cupp |
| In office January 3, 2001 – December 31, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Jo Ann Davidson |
| Succeeded by | Jon Husted |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – June 16, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Hayes |
| Succeeded by | Kevin D. Miller |
| Constituency | 72nd district |
| In office January 3, 2003 – December 31, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Sulzer |
| Succeeded by | Ron Hood |
| Constituency | 91st district |
| In office January 3, 1997 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Abel |
| Succeeded by | Derrick Seaver |
| Constituency | 78th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Larry Lee Householder June 6, 1959 Zanesville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Taundra Householder |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Ohio University (BA) |
On July 21, 2020, the FBI arrested Householder on federal RICO charges. The charges allege that his return to politics in 2016 was part of a criminal conspiracy. The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously removed Householder as speaker on July 30. In November 2020, Householder won reelection to his seat in the Ohio House of Representatives but he was expelled from the House on June 16, 2021. Householder was convicted of racketeering after a jury trial and received the maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison on June 29, 2023, for his role in the Ohio nuclear bribery scandal.