Nathan Manning

Nathan Manning (born January 13, 1982) is a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 13th district since 2019. Previously he was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving in that body from 2015 to 2018. He is the son of state Representative Gayle Manning and former state Representative Jeffrey Manning.^[1]

Nathan Manning
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 13th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2019
Preceded by	Gayle Manning
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 55th district
In office January 3, 2015 – December 31, 2018
Preceded by	Matt Lundy
Succeeded by	Gayle Manning
Personal details
Born	(1982-01-13) January 13, 1982 (age 43)
Political party	Republican
Parent(s)	Jeffrey Manning and Gayle Manning
Residence(s)	North Ridgeville, Ohio, United States
Education	Capital University Law School

Career

Manning was an assistant prosecutor for the city of North Ridgeville before running for office.^[1] Manning is a graduate of Denison University and Capital University Law School.^[2]

Elections

In 2014, Manning ran for the Ohio House of Representatives to succeed the term-limited Matt Lundy.^[1] In the general election, Manning defeated his opponent, Democrat Brendan Mackin, 56%-44% to take the seat.^[3]

In 2018, Manning ran for the Ohio Senate, defeating Democratic opponent, Sharon Sweda, 53%-44% to take the seat.^[4]

In 2022, Manning won reelection against Democratic challenger Anthony Eliopoulos, 58%-42%.^[5]

Abortion legislation

In 2019, Manning co-sponsored Ohio Senate Bill 23, commonly referred to as the "Heartbeat Bill." The legislation bans most abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, which typically occurs around six weeks into pregnancy. The bill does not include exceptions for rape or incest and was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on April 11, 2019.^[6]

Manning’s co-sponsorship of SB 23 reflected his alignment with legislative efforts to restrict abortion access in Ohio. The bill became one of the most high-profile and legally contested pieces of anti-abortion legislation in the state.^[7]

In September 2022, a Hamilton County judge issued a temporary restraining order that blocked enforcement of the law, restoring abortion access in Ohio up to 22 weeks of pregnancy during ongoing legal proceedings.^[8]

Political Positions

Manning has been described as being a “moderate” politically.

Manning has said he favors phasing out the income tax in Ohio over the next decade.

Manning has opposed and called for the full repeal of the controversial "Ohio House Bill 6", which provided subsidies for two nuclear power plants in Ohio.^[9] This bill was part of the Ohio nuclear bribery scandal.

Manning describes himself as pro-life and only supporting exceptions for rape, incest, and when the life of the mother is in danger.^[9] However, Manning has generally voted against anti-abortion legislation such as voting against the Ohio Heartbeat Bill which would ban abortions at around six weeks gestational age.^[10]

Manning voted against a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors and restrict transgender women from participating in women's sports, being the only Republican Ohio Senator to do so.^[11]