The Ohio Senate is the upper house of the Ohio General Assembly. The State Senate, which meets in the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, first convened in 1803. Senators are elected for four year terms, staggered every two years such that half of the seats are contested at each election. Even numbered seats and odd numbered seats are contested in separate election years. The president of the Ohio Senate presides over the body when in session, and is currently Matt Huffman. Currently, the Senate consists of 26 Republicans and 7 Democrats, with the Republicans controlling three more seats than the 22 required for a supermajority vote. Senators are limited to two consecutive terms. Each senator represents approximately 349,000 Ohioans, and each Senate district encompasses three corresponding Ohio House of Representatives districts. Composition 135th General Assembly (2022-2023) Leadership Other Officers Clerk: According to the Rules of the Senate, the clerk is elected by the members of the Senate and is tasked with maintaining records of all Senate bills and resolutions. The clerk is also responsible for handling all documents received from other government departments. Members of the 135th Senate Past composition of the Senate References External links Ohio Senate official website Project Vote Smart – State Senate of Ohio Map of Ohio Senate Districts, 2012-2022 2012 Election Results from Ohio Secretary of State 2010 Election Results from Ohio Secretary of State 2008 Election Results from Ohio Secretary of State 2006 Election Results from Ohio Secretary of State Ohio General Assembly State upper houses in the United States