Ohio House of Representatives
Yuko first ran for the Ohio House of Representatives in 2004 to replace four term incumbent Ed Jerse, who was facing term limits. In the 2004 primary, he faced Euclid resident Kent Smith, but won decisively, and went on to win easily in a safe Democratic seat. He won reelection easily in 2006, 2008, and 2010. Yuko served as Chairman of the Commerce and Labor Committee for the 128th General Assembly.
Yuko expressed great interest in obtaining an appointment to the Ohio Senate after incumbent Lance Mason resigned to take a judicial position. Ultimately, the appointment went to Senator Nina Turner.
Sworn into his third term on January 3, 2011, Yuko is currently serving as the ranking member of the Commerce and Labor Committee, as well as a member of the Health and Aging Committee, and the Veterans Affairs Committee. He also is a member of the Unemployment Compensation Advisory Council; the Permanent Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering; and the Joint Committee on Bingo and Skill Based Gaming.
A former union organizer, Yuko is a staunch opponent of S.B. 5 and looks to lead the cause of a referendum that will repeal the changes the bill would make upon passage. He believes the current act tramples the rights of workers.
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