Steve Huffman (Ohio politician)
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Stephen A. Huffman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Beagle |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – December 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Adams |
| Succeeded by | Jena Powell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1964 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Toledo Medical College of Ohio |
Stephen A. Huffman (born November 14, 1964) is a Republican member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 5th district since 2019. Previously, Huffman served two terms in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Huffman is a lifelong resident of Miami County and was raised in Ludlow Falls, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Toledo and has been a practicing physician for nearly 20 years.[1] In 2013, Huffman announced that he was running for the Ohio House of Representatives after the incumbent, Richard Adams, announced he was not seeking another term.[2] Huffman won a three-way primary with 45% of the vote, and won the general election to take the seat with 77% of the vote.[3]
Ohio Senate
In 2018, state Senator Bill Beagle was term-limited, leaving the 5th district an open seat for that year's election. As a result, Huffman opted to forego another term in the Ohio House to run for the Senate seat.[4] A competitive seat, the 5th district was a Democratic stronghold until it was won by Beagle in 2010.[5] Despite this, Huffman prevailed, winning over Democrat Paul Bradley, 53% to 47%.[6]
Huffman was sworn in for his first term on January 1, 2019.[7] Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) is his cousin.[8]
Huffman was reelected in 2022 with 94.6% of the vote, defeating independent candidate Nancy Kiehl. There was no Democratic opposition in the general election, nor was Huffman opposed in the Republican primary.[9]
Committee assignments
During the 134th General Assembly, Huffman was assigned to the following Ohio Senate committees:[10]
- (chair of) Health Committee
- (Vice Chair of) Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Primary & Secondary Education Committee
