Chris Boso

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Chris Boso

Nonpartisan

Prior offices:

South-Western City Schools Board of Education At-large

Years in office: 2022 - 2025

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Grove City High School

Personal

Birthplace

Columbus, OH

Religion

Christian

Contact

Campaign website

Chris Boso was an at-large member of the South-Western City Schools Board of Education in Ohio. He assumed office on January 1, 2022. He left office on December 31, 2025.

Boso ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the South-Western City Schools Board of Education in Ohio. He lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Boso completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2025

See also: South-Western City Schools, Ohio, elections (2025)

General election

General election for South-Western City Schools Board of Education At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for South-Western City Schools Board of Education At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Camille Peterson (Nonpartisan)	19.4	11,720
✔		Chelsea Alkire (Nonpartisan)	19.4	11,704
✔		Kelly Dillon (Nonpartisan)	19.1	11,543
		Chris Boso (Nonpartisan)	14.7	8,851
		Steve Feucht (Nonpartisan)	13.9	8,414
		Jason Gocha (Nonpartisan)	13.4	8,096

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 60,328
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Endorsements

Boso received the following endorsements.

• Franklin County, Ohio, Republican Party
• 1776 Project PAC
• Ohio Value Voters

2021

See also: South-Western City Schools, Ohio, elections (2021)

General election

General election for South-Western City Schools Board of Education At-large (3 seats)

Chris Boso, Kelli Martindale, and incumbent Cathy Johnson defeated Jamie Shumaker and incumbent David Donofrio in the general election for South-Western City Schools Board of Education At-large on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Boso (Nonpartisan)	23.1	10,234
✔		Kelli Martindale (Nonpartisan)	22.8	10,082
✔		Cathy Johnson (Nonpartisan)	20.0	8,838
	Submit photo	Jamie Shumaker (Nonpartisan)	18.6	8,247
		David Donofrio (Nonpartisan)	15.4	6,823

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 44,224
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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Chris Boso completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Boso's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’ve lived in the South Western City School District my whole life and I’m a proud graduate of Grove City High School along with my wife of 28 years. We have raised three children which all attended and graduated from the school district. Over the past 4 years I have served on the South Western City School Board of Education and currently hold the position as board president. I also have been with the Columbus Division of Fire for the past 30 years and own a small business with my wife in Grove City. We attend the Covenant Church which helps to keep me grounded in my faith.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I want to protect the integrity of the learning environment.
• I want to empower parents and encourage their involvement and participation.
• I want to improve student behavior so that kids are held accountable for their actions.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about the main purpose of public education; to educate and get kids ready for life outside of school. No matter the path they may choose; that could be college, military service or going right into the work force.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

As a school board member your most important principle is what is best for the students in your district. So no matter what is going on; every decision that you make should revolve around the student. As long as that is your main purpose when making decisions, you cannot go wrong.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was mowing grass. As a kid my dad helped me buy my first lawnmower which taught me responsibility and how to take care of your equipment. I had that mower paid off in about two months. As I gained more and more accounts, I bought better and better equipment. To this day I’m still mowing grass on my off days from the firehouse.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

To make policy that helps the students get ready for life.

Who are your constituents?

All the people that live in the district.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

The first and most important thing is to always listen to everybody no matter if you agree with them or not. As long as you hear people out and show that you do care for what they are saying things usually go pretty well.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Republican Party

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2021

Chris Boso did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

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