Daniel P. Troy: A Voice Of Reason

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Daniel P. Troy: A Voice Of Reason

State Representative for Ohio's 23rd House District. Dean of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus. Daniel P. Rep. Further, Rep. Born in Cleveland, Rep. Army veteran.

Troy is an experienced State Representative, having served the citizens of Lake County at the city, county, and state levels. He has garnered bipartisan respect throughout Ohio as a knowledgeable voice on state and local government issues. Troy’s first significant experience serving his community was as a city councilman and council president in the City of Willowick. Following this, he was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, where he served seven terms and chaired several committees, including the House Ways and Means Committee, the Education Subcommittee of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee, and the Joint House-Senate Education Oversight Committee. Troy was instrumental in passing legislation including Ohio’s Solid Waste Law, required Articulation and Course Transfer Agreements between Ohio’s institutions of higher education, the Lake Erie Phosphorus Reduction Act, in addition to rewriting Ohio’s Enterprise Zone and Tax Abatement Program. An expert in budgeting and taxation, he has received awards for his legislative work in numerous policy areas. Troy led efforts to secure over $20 million in state funding for Lakeland Community College’s Health Technologies, Student Center, Technical Education and Library buildings, as well as an additional $2 million to restore the campus’s Mooreland Mansion. He also established and funded Ohio’s first elementary Math and Science Center, benefiting Lake County’s elementary school students. Following his first tenure in the Ohio House, Rep. Troy returned to Lake County, where he served as County Commissioner for five terms. During this time, he worked twice as Governing Board President of the Northeast Ohio Area Wide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), the MPO for the Greater Cleveland area. For his work in this position, NOACA named him the 2011 Walter F. Ehrnfelt Award for Outstanding Regional Cooperation. He also served on the Board of Trustees of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) for 18 years, including stints as Association President in 2008 and 2018. Moreover, he was one of Ohio’s two directors on the National Association of Counties Board of Directors. Troy has lived in Lake County since he was eight years old. He is a graduate of Cleveland St. Joseph High School and the University of Dayton, earning a degree in political science. Troy has taught courses on government as a part-time faculty member at Lakeland Community College and is a 45-year building trades union member and a U.S.

10/30/2026

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Ohio is in play, and every conversation matters. Please join Mayor Kim Thomas and me tomorrow, Saturday, October 31, for a final GOTV canvass in Richmond Heights.

10/28/2026

I am honored to receive the endorsements of the Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) and the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA). I will always support our dedicated health care professionals and work to improve access to quality care for our citizens. Thank you for your support of my re-election and for the work that you do.

10/26/2026

Thank you to the Mentor Public Library and its staff for inviting me to read to the children and tour the exciting renovations underway here in our district!

Our public libraries play such an important role in providing valuable resources for families. It was wonderful to spend time with the kids and see the improvements being made to create an even better space for our residents. Thank you for continuing to be a cornerstone of support for our community.

10/21/2026

Please join Mayor Kim Thomas, David Pepper, and me today at 4:30 p.m. as we welcome former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to Richmond Heights ahead of Saturday’s rally with President Obama.

We’re working hard to engage our neighbors, build momentum, and get out the vote. We’d be glad to have you join us and be part of the effort.

Please use the link below to RSVP. We hope to see you there.

Canvass with 82nd US Attorney General Eric Holder, future Lt. Governor David Pepper, State Rep. Dan Troy, Richmond Heights Mayor Kim Thomas to make sure every voter has their voice heard

10/19/2026

Thrilled and honored to receive this wonderful re-election endorsement from the Plain Dealer.

The editorial board of The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com endorses Daniel P. Troy for re-election in the 23rd Ohio House District.

10/14/2026

Honored to once again receive the endorsement of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the premier organization representing our state's business community. I have always been willing to listen to the Ohio Chamber's concerns and suggestions to improve the business climate in Ohio and facilitate responsible growth. I was proud to receive their Legislator of the Year award during a previous term. Thank you to the Chamber for your continued support and recognition of my commitment to improving the opportunities for businesses and workers throughout Ohio.

10/10/2026

Labor unions are an integral component of Ohio’s workforce, fighting for fairer wages and workplace safety. I am proud to be endorsed by the Ohio AFL-CIO and our very own North Shore AFL-CIO. I’ll continue to support our unions, and the working men and women that they represent.

10/08/2026

Thank you to the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters (OAPFF) for their endorsement of my re-election. I will continue to stand with Ohio’s firefighters and support the men and women who do so much to keep our communities safe.

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Columbus, OH

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+16144667251

Website

https://ohiohouse.gov/members/daniel-p-troy

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