Ohio House of Representatives, Second Tenure
Unsuccessful in his bid for Mayor of Youngstown, Hagan sought to return to Ohio House of Representatives to succeed term limited Sylvester Patton. Against six others for the nomination, Hagan was won the primary with 37.59% of the vote. He won the general election with 58.08% of the vote against Republican John Johnson. Hagan, in 2008, won reelection with 84.9% of the vote again Republican Timothy Gordon.
Facing primary opposition for a third term in 2010, Hagan defeated Don Hanni with 70.59% of the vote for the nomination. He won the general election with 81.23% of the vote over Republican Daniel Thimons. For the 129th General Assembly, Hagan is serving on the committees of Commerce and Labor; Health and Aging; and Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security. He also serves on the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission.
Hagan won a final term in 2012 unopposed.
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