Riedel files petitions for Ohio Senate runVW independent staff/submitted informationDEFIANCE — Republican State Senate candidate Craig Riedel has officially filed his petitions to run for senator in Ohio State Senate District 1. Riedel is running for the seat currently held by term-limited Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon). Republican Craig Riedel has filed petitions to run for the First District Ohio Senate seat. Riedel’s pro-growth business background and staunch conservative principles have made him the clear choice for Republican voters in Senate District 1. “Danette and I are incredibly grateful and encouraged by the outpouring of support from the people of northwest Ohio,” Reidel said.