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Encyclopedia > Roger Cloud

Roger Cloud (born 1909 in DeGraff, Ohio; died April 20, 1988, in Columbus, Ohio), was an American politician of the Republican party.


Cloud attended high school in his native DeGraff, graduating in 1926 as his class's valedictorian.


Having worked as a farmer and a factory worker, Cloud won election to the local school board in DeGraff. In 1940, he won office as a county commissioner in Logan County, Ohio. He served in this office from 1941 to 1949.


In 1948, Cloud ran successfully for a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives, serving from 1949. Cloud held the office of speaker from 1955 to 1959 and from 1961 to 1967.


In 1965, Cloud was appointed by Gov. James A. Rhodes to complete the term of Ohio State Auditor Chester W. Goble. In 1966, Cloud was elected to the position and served in that office from 1967 to 1971


In 1970, Cloud was nominated for Governor of Ohio as incumbent Jim Rhodes was term-limited, but lost to Democrat John J. Gilligan. That year the Ohio Republican Party was caught up in the "Crofters" scandal where the Republican state treasurer, John Herbert, had invested state money in improper investments with a big campaign contributor. In addition, Cloud was an utterly colorless candidate who failed to articulate just why he should be governor. After this defeat, Cloud retired from politics.


Cloud's wife was the former Llewellyn DeWeese; they were married in 1934.


See also:

  • Election Results, Ohio Governor
  • Election Results, Ohio State Auditor

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Roger Cloud (255 words)
Roger Cloud (born 1909 in DeGraff, Ohio; died April 20, 1988, in Columbus, Ohio), was an American politician of the Republican party.
In 1948, Cloud ran successfully for a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives, serving from 1949.
Cloud held the office of speaker from 1955 to 1959 and from 1961 to 1967.
The History of Logan County (8436 words)
ROGER CLOUD (1909-1988) was one of Ohio’s most successful state legislators during the second half of the 20th century.
In 1940 Cloud was elected as Logan County Commissioner.
Cloud successfully ran for the Ohio House of Representatives in 1948.
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