Sarah Fowler
Sarah Fowler Arthur is an American politician currently serving as the Ohio state representative in Ohio's 99th district.
Sarah Fowler | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 99th District | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Patterson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio[1] |
Career
Fowler Arthur won the seat after incumbent Democrat John Patterson became term–limited after completing his fourth term in 2020. She defeated Democrat Richard Dana and write–in candidate Kyle Bruckman in 2020, winning 58.5% to 41.2% to 0.3%, thus flipping the district from Democratic to Republican.[2] She previously served on the Ohio Board of Education.[3]
Controversy
In March 2022, Fowler Arthur stated that the history of the Holocaust should be taught from the perspective of the Nazis, and mischaracterized both how many Jews were murdered in the Holocaust and why.[4] Fowler Arthur was criticized for her statements by other politicians and by members of the Jewish community in Ohio.[5]
Personal life
She is married to YouTuber Isaac Arthur.[1]
References
- "Sarah Fowler Arthur Biography". OhioHouse.gov.
- Todd, Mark. "Red wave carries Fowler Arthur to Columbus". Star Beacon.
- Rultenberg, Josh. "Educational Leaders Jockey for 99th House District's Open Seat". SpectrumNews1.
- Lapin, Andrew. "Ohio lawmaker wants to teach the Holocaust 'from the perspective of the Nazis'". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- Staver, Anna. "'Uninformed' and 'inappropriate': Ohio Speaker criticizes lawmaker's Holocaust comment". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved March 28, 2022.