Brett Hillyer
Brett Hudson Hillyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sara Carruthers |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Al Landis |
| Succeeded by | Darrell Kick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1986 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anna Hillyer |
| Residence | Uhrichsville, Ohio |
| Alma mater | University of Akron, Ohio Northern University |
Brett Hillyer (born April 16, 1986) is an American politician from Ohio. Hillyer is a Republican Party member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 51st district since 2019. Hillyer's district includes all of Tuscarawas County and half of Holmes County.
FirstEnergy scandal
[edit]Rep. Brett Hudson Hillyer supported House Bill 6 (HB 6), the 2019 energy law later tied to what prosecutors described as the largest corruption scandal in Ohio history. The $60 million bribery and racketeering scheme, centered on former House Speaker Larry Householder, was funded by FirstEnergy Corporation. See Ohio nuclear bribery scandal.
According to campaign finance records, Hillyer received $1,500 from the FirstEnergy political action committee in 2018.[1]
Career
[edit]Hillyer previously served as the city prosecutor and law director for Uhrichsville, Ohio.[2] He is a graduate of the University of Akron and Ohio Northern University.[3] As a city prosecutor, Hillyer was influential in setting up Land banking in his area.[4]
In 2018, state Representatives Al Landis was unable to run for another term due to term limits, leaving the seat vacant.[5] In a crowded Republican primary, Hillyer won the Republican nomination over four other candidates.[6] In November 2018, Hillyer won the election and became a Republican Party member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 98th district.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Hillyer's wife is Anna Hillyer. Hillyer and his family live in Uhrichsville, Ohio.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "List: Lawmakers and FirstEnergy donations". Ohio Capital Journal. July 24, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Baker, Jon. "Uhrichsville Law Director Brett Hillyer seeks GOP nomination for state representative". Times Reporter. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ^ Molnar, Nancy. "Brett Hillyer wins 98th District in Ohio House". The Daily Record. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ^ "Uhrichsville looking to sell property". Times Reporter. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ^ Baker, Jon. "Brett Hillyer, Shane Gunnoe spar over endorsement from Ohio House speaker". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - OH State House 98 - R Primary Race - May 08, 2018". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ^ a b "Brett Hillyer's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
