Gail Pavliga

Gail Pavliga
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 72nd district
In office January 3, 2023 – January 9, 2025
Preceded by	Kevin D. Miller
Succeeded by	Heidi Workman
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 75th district
In office January 4, 2021 – December 31, 2022
Preceded by	Randi Clites
Succeeded by	Haraz Ghanbari
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Frank
Alma mater	BA, MA, Kent State University Ph.D., Educational Psychology, 2008, University of Akron
Website	gailpavliga.com

Gail Pavliga is the former state representative for the 72nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives. She is a Republican. Prior to joining politics, Pavliga was a counselor and adjunct professor at Malone University.[1]

Early life

Pavliga earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology/Science and master's degree in Individual/Family Studies/Counseling from Kent State University before enrolling at the University of Akron for her PhD in Educational Psychology.[2]

Politics

Gail Pavliga first ran for State Representative in 2020 for what was the 75th District at the time. She went unopposed in the primary and faced incumbent Democrat Randi Clites in general election. Pavliga would defeat Clites with 51.1% of the vote.

Personal life

Pavliga and her husband Frank have two children together: Katie and Steve.[3]

References

1. "Meet the freshmen lawmakers of the 134th Ohio General Assembly". highlandcountypress.com. The Highland County Press. January 6, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
2. "Pavliga Sworn-In as State Representative for the 75th Ohio House District". ohiohouse.gov. January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
3. "Gail Pavliga endorsed by GOP". Record-Courier. January 17, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.

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Political offices
Preceded by Randi Clites	Ohio House of Representatives, 75th District 2021–present	Incumbent