Joyce Beatty is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 3rd congressional district since 2013. Previously, she was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1999 to 2008. Beatty received degrees from Central State University, Wright State University, and studied at the University of Cincinnati. She has had a career in politics, healthcare administration, and higher education administration.

1. Joyce Beatty
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2013
Preceded by Mike Turner
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 27th district
In office
May 31, 1999 – December 31, 2008
Preceded by Otto Beatty, Jr.
Succeeded by W. Carlton Weddington
Personal details
Born March 12, 1950
Dayton, Ohio
Political
party
Democratic
Spouse(s) Otto Beatty Jr.
Residence Columbus, Ohio
Alma mater Central State University, Wright
State University, University of
Joyce Beatty
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Joyce Birdson Beatty /ˈbeɪti/ (born March 12, 1950) is an
American politician who has been the United States
Representative for Ohio's 3rd congressional district since
2013. Previously, she was the Senior Vice-President for
Outreach and Engagement at Ohio State University. A
Democrat, Beatty was a member of the Ohio House of
Representatives from 1999 to 2008, representing the 27th
House District; in the Ohio House of Representatives, she
served for a time as Minority Leader. Her husband is Otto
Beatty, Jr., who is also a former Ohio State Representative.
In 2012, she ran for the newly redrawn Ohio's 3rd
congressional district, based in the City of Columbus, and
won the Democratic primary by defeating former U.S.
Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy.[1] Beatty went on to win the
general election against Chris Long.[2]
Contents
1 Early life, education, and early political career
2 Ohio House of Representatives (1999-2009)
2.1 Elections
2.2 Tenure
2.3 Committee assignments
3 Ohio State University (2008-2012)
4 U.S. House of Representatives
4.1 Elections
4.2 Committee assignments
5 Personal life
6 See also
7 References
8 External links
Early life, education, and early
political career
Beatty was born in Dayton, Ohio. She has a B.A. in speech
from Central State University, an M.S. in counseling
psychology from Wright State University, and has studied at
the doctoral level at the University of Cincinnati. Beatty
served as the Montgomery County Health and Human
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2. Cincinnati
Profession Management consultant
Religion Baptist
Website Representative Joyce Beatty
(http://beatty.house.gov/)
Services Director responsible for administering the county's
health levy and area public nursing homes, including
Stillwater Nursing Home. In 2003, she received an honorary
doctorate from the Ohio Dominican University. Beatty served
as a delegate for John Kerry on the Ohio delegation to the
2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston.
Ohio House of Representatives
(1999-2009)
Elections
In 1999, longtime State Representative Otto Beatty Jr. of Ohio's 21st House District decided to resign early to
begin an opportunity in the private sector. His wife, Joyce Beatty, was appointed to his seat. She won a full term
in 2000 with 82% of the vote.[3][4] After redistricting, she decided to run in the newly redrawn Ohio's 27th
House District and won re-election to a second term in 2002 with 82% of the vote.[5] In 2004, she won
re-election to a third term unopposed.[6] In 2006, she won re-election to a fourth term with 87% of the vote.[7]
Term limits kept Beatty from seeking another term in 2008, but her leadership helped Democrats to obtain the
majority in the 128th Ohio General Assembly.
Tenure
After Chris Redfern left to become chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Beatty was named Minority Leader.
She served in that capacity for the entire Ohio 127th General Assembly. She was the first female Democratic
House Leader in Ohio history.[8]
Committee assignments
Ohio State University (2008-2012)
Following her time in the House, she became Senior Vice-President for Outreach and Engagement at Ohio State
University.
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2012
On March 6, 2012, Beatty defeated former Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy, Columbus city councilwoman
Priscilla Tyson, and state representative Ted Celeste 38%-35%-15%-12% to win the Ohio 3rd Congressional
District Democratic Primary.[1] Beatty received early support from the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus,
Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman, and various other Central Ohio political figures including Rep. Tracy
Maxwell Heard and former Rep. W. Carlton Weddington.[9]
Committee assignments
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3. Committee on Financial Services
Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Personal life
Beatty is married to attorney and former State Representative Otto Beatty, Jr. She has been a national
spokesperson for the American Heart Association. She served on the Columbus American Heart Association
Board, Ohio Democratic Committee, Women's Fund, NAACP, and Delta Sigma Theta sorority. In addition, she
was a legislative chair of The Links and was a Chairwoman of the Columbus Urban League Board. She won the
2002 YWCA Woman of Achievement Award, the Ohio Health Speaking of Women Health Award, NAACP
Freedom Award, Woman of Courage Award, and the Urban League Leadership Recognition Award.[10]
On June 21, 2013, the National Journal published an article, "Nearly One in Five Members of Congress Gets
Paid Twice". It was reported that Beatty's state pension of $253,323 is the highest, and combined with her
congressional salary is greater than President Obama's total government compensation.[11]
See also
List of African-American United States Representatives
References
2012 Election Results Map by State - Live Voting Updates - POLITICO.com (http://www.politico.com/2012-election
/map/#/House/2012/Primary/OH)
1.
"Ex-Ohio Rep. Beatty wins new US House district". sfgate.com. Retrieved 8 November 2012.2.
"OH State House 21 Race - Nov 07, 2000". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2012-03-15.3.
"2000 general election results". Retrieved September 13, 2011.4.
"OH State House 27 Race - Nov 05, 2002". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2012-03-15.5.
"OH State House 27 Race - Nov 02, 2004". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2012-03-15.6.
"OH State House 27 Race - Nov 07, 2006". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2012-03-15.7.
"Beatty For Congress". Beatty For Congress. 2009-03-25. Retrieved 2012-03-15.8.
"Beatty For Congress". Beatty For Congress. 2009-03-25. Retrieved 2012-03-15.9.
"Ohio Ladies Gallery". Ohio Ladies Gallery. Retrieved 2012-03-15.10.
Nearly One in Five Members of Congress Gets Paid Twice - NationalJournal.com (http://www.nationaljournal.com
/magazine/nearly-one-in-five-members-of-congress-gets-paid-twice-20130627)
11.
External links
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (http://beatty.house.gov/) official U.S. House site
Joyce Beatty for Congress (http://beattyforcongress.com/)
Joyce Beatty (http://dmoztools.net/Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Government/Federal
/US_House_of_Representatives/Joyce_Beatty_%5BD-03%5D) at DMOZ
Biography (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=B001281) at the Biographical
Directory of the United States Congress
Profile (https://www.votesmart.org/candidate/2427) at Project Vote Smart
Financial information (federal office) (http://www.fec.gov/fecviewer
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4. /CandidateCommitteeDetail.do?&tabIndex=1&candidateCommitteeId=H2OH03125) at the Federal
Election Commission
Legislation sponsored (https://www.congress.gov/member/joyce-beatty/2153) at The Library of Congress
Profile at the Ohio Ladies' Gallery website (http://ohioladiesgallery.org
/PublicOfficial.aspx?personId=83540)
Ask the Candidate: Joyce Beatty (http://www2.ohio-votes.com/news/2012/oct/18/ask-the-candidate-joyce-
beatty-48991-vi-46303/) complete video, October 18, 2012
United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Mike Turner
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 3rd congressional district
2013-Present
Succeeded by
Incumbent
United States order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by
Andy Barr
R-Kentucky
United States Representatives by seniority
257th
Succeeded by
Ami Bera
D-California
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