No Republican has held the position since the office was created in 1975.
A Republican, he held the position from 1871 until 1873.
Republicans most recently held the House from 1999 through 2007.
Republicans hold a majority of 11 to 6 on the Board.
Was that also the case when Republicans held the majority?
Republicans hold a 10 to 2 majority on the county council.
Until 1994, no Republicans held any of the court seats.
Republicans now hold four of the state's six House seats.
The Republicans also held an advantage when it came to the question of war and peace.
Republicans hold 24 of the 40 seats in the Senate.