Mary Boyle

Boyle started her career in elective office as a state legislator representing Cleveland Heights (Ohio District #9). She was the first female Majority Whip in the Ohio House of Representatives. Following that, she served on the Board of County Commissioners of Cuyahoga County, Ohio. She is married to the Vice-President of Cleveland State, Jack Boyle

In 1998, she was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate to replace the retiring John Glenn. She was defeated by then Ohio Gov. George Voinovich. She also was a candidate for the United States Senate in 1994 to replace the retiring Howard Metzenbaum, but she was defeated in the Democratic primary by Joel Hyatt. Republican Mike DeWine eventually was elected to the Senate seat in November 1994. Also ran for Treasurer of State in 2002 against Joseph T. Deters, which she lost. »http://www.co.warren.oh.us/bdelec/election_reports/search/votingresults/archive/general_11_02.htm

Boyle is the mother of Ohio politician Jim Boyle and three other children. including Catherine Boyle, John Boyle, and Peter Boyle.