Larry Householder is the state representative for Ohio 's 72nd District and is the two-time and current Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives . He is a member of the Republican Party . The district includes Coshocton and Perry counties, as well as about half of Licking County . Householder previously served the same district from 1997 to 2004, including as Speaker from 2001 to 2004. Householder was elected to return to the Statehouse in 2016 and selected to serve again as Speaker on January 7, 2019. He was arrested by the FBI on July 21, 2020 on federal charges of money laundering. Life and career Householder was born and raised in Junction City, Ohio , where he worked on the family farm. [1] He then attended Ohio University , receiving a degree in political science. [2] He is married with five children. Professionally, Householder ran an insurance agency and served as Perry County Commissioner before seeking higher office. In 1996, Householder ran for State R