Margaret Ruhl
| Margaret Ruhl | ||
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| Ohio House of Representatives District 68 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $60,584/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Ruhl was an auditor for Knox County and the City of Mount Vernon.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ruhl served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development | ||||
| • Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ruhl served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development | ||||
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ruhl served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging and Disability Services | ||||
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Local Government/Public Administration | ||||
| • Transportation and Infrastructure | ||||
Elections
2012
Ruhl won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House District 68. Ruhl defeated Jason Rogers and Jeff Furr in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated John Ryerson (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 68, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Margaret Ruhl Incumbent |
67.8% | 38,453 | |
| Democratic | John Ryerson | 32.2% | 18,280 | |
| Total Votes | 56,733 | |||
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 68 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Margaret Ruhl |
65.6% | 10,851 |
| Jason Rogers | 22.2% | 3,676 |
| Jeff Furr | 12.2% | 2,016 |
| Total Votes | 16,543 | |
2010
Ruhl won re-election to District 90 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[4] Her opponent was John Ryerson (D). The election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 90 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Margaret Ruhl (R)
|
31,280 | 72.26% | ||
| John Ryerson (D) | 12,008 | 27.74% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ruhl won election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[6]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 90 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Margaret Ruhl (R)
|
32,086 | |||
| Duane Grassbaugh (D) | 25,667 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Ruhl is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Ruhl raised a total of $118,310 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 4, 2013.[7]
| Margaret Ruhl's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Ohio State House, District 68 |  |
$52,576 | |
| 2010 | Ohio State House, District 90 | |
$34,513 | |
| 2008 | Ohio State House, District 90 | |
$31,221 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $118,310 | |||
Ruhl won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Ruhl raised a total of $52,576.
| Ohio State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Margaret Ruhl's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Ruhl, Margaret Ann | $7,568 | |||
| Ohio Republican Party | $4,888 | |||
| Ohio Credit Union League | $3,000 | |||
| Burgett, William B. | $2,000 | |||
| Burgett, Shirley | $1,640 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $52,576 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ruhl won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Ruhl raised a total of $34,513.
| Ohio State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Margaret Ruhl's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Ruhl, Margaret Ann | $5,060 | |||
| Burgett, Shirley | $4,000 | |||
| Buchwald-Wright, Karen A. | $2,000 | |||
| Ohio Credit Union League | $1,300 | |||
| Knox County Republican Party | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $34,513 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ruhl won election to the Ohio State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Ruhl raised a total of $31,221.
| Ohio State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Margaret Ruhl's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Ohio Association of Realtors | $2,500 | |||
| Burgett, William Brian | $2,250 | |||
| Burgett, Shirley | $2,000 | |||
| Ohio Credit Union League | $1,500 | |||
| Ohio County Auditors PAC | $1,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $31,221 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- Ohio House commends Centerburg schools - Mount Vernon News
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External links
- Ohio House of Representatives - Rep. Margaret Ruhl
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Representative Ruhl's State Surge sponsored bills
- Representative Ruhl's Facebook page
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ruhl
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State: Elections and Voting, "Republican Ohio Representative: March 6, 2012," retrieved June 7, 2012
- ↑ Secretary of State, Ohio House of Representatives elections results
- ↑ 2010 Candidate List
- ↑ Ohio House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Ruhl, Margaret" Accessed June 4, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 68 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 90 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Terry Johnson (R) |
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