Shane Wilkin

Shane Wilkin (born August 8, 1970) is an American politician serving as a member of the Ohio State Senate. He previously served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 91st district from 2018 to 2023. A Republican, Wilkin's house district included all of Clinton, Highland and Pike counties and portions of Ross county. Prior to serving in the state House, Wilkin served three terms as a Highland County Commissioner.^[1] Professionally, he works as a realtor.^[2]

Shane Wilkin
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 17th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Bob Peterson
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 91st district
In office June 7, 2018 – December 31, 2022
Preceded by	Cliff Rosenberger
Succeeded by	Bob Peterson
Personal details
Born	(1970-08-08) August 8, 1970 (age 55) Lynchburg, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Republican

In 2018, Wilkin entered the primary to succeed Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Cliff Rosenberger, but unexpectedly was appointed to Rosenberger's seat after the Speaker resigned following a campaign finance scandal.^[3] Wilkin was appointed after winning the Republican primary for the seat, defeating Rosenberger's preferred candidate, Beth Ann Ellis. He easily won the general election.^[4]