Larry Householder elected as Ohio House Speaker

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican State Representative Larry Householder has been elected as Ohio House Speaker following a vote from state legislators Monday.Householder received 52 votes, needing 50 to win. His opponent, incumbent Ryan Smith, got 45 votes.The Ohio Republican Party released a statement following Householder’s win:"Congratulations to Speaker Larry Householder! As the 133rd General Assembly begins, I look forward to working with him, President Obhof, our Republican majoriti