Beth Lear

Beth Lear is an American politician serving as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 61st district, a position she has held since 2023. A veteran and graduate of Ohio State University, Lear has focused her legislative efforts on conservative policy initiatives. She gained national attention in 2024 for co-sponsoring legislation aimed at restricting transgender individuals' access to school bathrooms that align with their gender identity, during which she expressed controversial views regarding gender dysphoria.