Ohio Rep. Bill Johnson Takes on New Role as President of Youngstown State, Leaving Congress Behind

Ohio Representative Bill Johnson, a Republican, has announced his retirement from Congress in order to accept the position of president at Youngstown State University. Johnson, who has served in the U.S. House since 2010, will continue his congressional duties for several more months before assuming his new role in March. The decision was described as difficult, but Johnson expressed his commitment to fulfilling his remaining responsibilities in Congress. The filing deadline for candidates to run in the party primaries for Johnson's seat is December 20, with a special election to be scheduled by Republican Governor Mike DeWine for the remainder of 2024.