Nathan H. Manning

Nathan Manning (born January 13, 1982) is a former member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 13th district from 2019 to 2026. Previously he was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving in that body from 2015 to 2018. He is the son of state Representative Gayle Manning and former state Representative Jeffrey Manning.

In July 2026, Governor Mike DeWine appointed Manning to a seat on the Ninth District Court of Appeals.

Elections In 2014, Manning ran for the Ohio House of Representatives to succeed the term-limited Matt Lundy. In the general election, Manning defeated his opponent, Democrat Brendan Mackin, 56%-44% to take the seat.

In 2018, Manning ran for the Ohio Senate, defeating Democratic opponent, Sharon Sweda, 53%-44% to take the seat.

In 2022, Manning won reelection against Democratic challenger Anthony Eliopoulos, 58%-42%.

Political Positions Manning has been described as being a “moderate” politically, with positions such as phasing out the income tax in Ohio over the next decade, and opposition and a call for repeal to controversial "Ohio House Bill 6", which provided subsidies for two nuclear power plants in Ohio. This bill was part of the Ohio nuclear bribery scandal. Manning also voted against a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors and restrict transgender women from participating in women's sports, being the only Republican Ohio Senator to do so.

Manning describes himself as pro-life and only supporting exceptions for rape, incest, and when the life of the mother is in danger. Manning’s vote against SB 23 reflected his alignment with exceptions in abortion laws for rape, incest and danger to the life of the mother. In September 2022, a Hamilton County judge issued a temporary restraining order that blocked enforcement of the law, restoring abortion access in Ohio up to 22 weeks of pregnancy during ongoing legal proceedings.