08/03/2026
Today marks the start of a new chapter as I begin service as a Judge on the Ninth District Court of Appeals, but I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past eleven and a half years and thank you for the trust you’ve placed in me. Representing people of Lorain, Huron, and Erie counties in the Ohio General Assembly since 2015 has been an incredible honor.
The most rewarding part of public service is being able to help people. I’ve had the privilege to work with constituents on crafting many new Ohio laws, including: ensuring access to emergency prescription refills, protecting victims of domestic violence with numerous new protections, and strengthening public safety while giving Ohioans a genuine path to second chances.
I also enjoyed serving as Chair of the House Criminal Justice Committee, the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Gaming. But one of the best parts of all this work has been the people involved. Whether at office hours, community events or running into people around the district, getting to know and create lasting relationships with so many community members has been very meaningful to me. Part of that privilege was also working with legislative aides whose support and expertise made a tremendous impact for so many people, and to whom I owe a heartfelt thank you: Jordan Triance, Joe Gruber, Kate Oliveti, Heather Plahuta, Lexie Davis, Brendon Embry, Lindsay Murch, Brady Kuhn, Ellie Moores, and Hannah Pleasant.
Thank you for trust in allowing me to represent you at the Ohio Statehouse. It has meant more to me than words can express, and I look forward to what comes next.
With gratitude,
Nathan Manning