Heather Bishoff
Heather Bishoff is a former Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 20 from 2013 to 2017. She resigned on April 23, 2017, to move to California.[1]
Biography
Bishop earned her B.S. in Finance from Franklin University. Her professional experience includes being the co-owner of the Bishoff Financial Group.[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Aging and Long Term Care |
| • Armed Services, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security |
| • Health |
| • State and Local Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bishoff served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Health and Aging |
| • Insurance |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Bishoff served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development and Regulatory Reform |
| • Education |
| • Health and Aging |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs |
Campaign themes
2014
Bishoff's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
Tax Policy
- Excerpt: "It is important to understand the root of rising costs rather than just asking Ohioans for more money. Just as a proprietor can't continually fix problems by always charging customers more, we cannot fix our issues at the state level by asking taxpayers for more money."
Opiates
- Excerpt: "Opiate abuse and heroin addiction have reached every community in Ohio. We must address this issue with comprehensive solutions ranging from prevention and chain of custody to wrap-around treatment services."
Military Careers
- Excerpt: "Military jobs are an important part of the diversification of Ohio's overall jobs portfolio. With two bases in the 20th district, they are a stabilizing factor to the local economy. Our local military presence offers opportunities for our youth as it did for Representative Bishoff through the US Army."
Veterans
- Excerpt: "The transition back to civilian life can be difficult for combat veterans returning home and their families. Their struggles are not confined to a vacuum — 34,000 Ohio children are part of this equation. Serving those that served our country should always be a priority of our state."
Education
- Excerpt: "With almost 2 million school-aged children in Ohio, education is an issue in critical need of attention. As a mother of four, Representative Bishoff feels the safety, academic achievement and funding of education in Ohio needs to be addressed with all stakeholders at the table and politics checked at the door."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent Heather Bishoff defeated Lisa Schacht in the Ohio House of Representatives District 20 general election.[4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 20 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Heather Bishoff Incumbent |
53.67% | 29,458 | |
| Republican | Lisa Schacht | 46.33% | 25,431 | |
| Total Votes | 54,889 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Heather Bishoff ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 20 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 20, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Heather Bishoff Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 9,644 | |
| Total Votes | 9,644 | |||
Lisa Schacht defeated Bobby Mitchell in the Ohio House of Representatives District 20 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 20, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Lisa Schacht |
61.70% | 7,498 | |
| Republican | Bobby Mitchell | 38.30% | 4,655 | |
| Total Votes | 12,153 | |||
2014
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Incumbent Heather Bishoff was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Dan Mefford was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bishoff defeated Mefford in the general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Heather Bishoff Incumbent |
57.2% | 16,436 | |
| Republican | Dan Mefford | 42.8% | 12,319 | |
| Total Votes | 28,755 | |||
2012
Bishoff won election in the 2012 election for Ohio House District 20. Bishoff defeated Marco J. Miller in the March 6 Democratic primary and defeated Nathan Burd (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Heather Bishoff |
59.3% | 31,284 | |
| Republican | Nathan Burd | 40.7% | 21,492 | |
| Total Votes | 52,776 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Heather Bishoff |
56.4% | 2,549 |
| Marco Miller | 43.6% | 1,971 |
| Total Votes | 4,520 | |
Campaign finance summary
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2017
In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Bishoff's endorsements included the following:[11]
- Franklin County Democratic Party
- State Representative Nancy Garland
- Outlook Columbus
- Former State Representative Marian Harris
- Franklin County Commissioner Marilyn Brown
Personal
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Bishoff and her husband, Eric, have four children. They currently reside in Blacklick, Ohio.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Ohio House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Ohio General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Ohio state legislative districts
- Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2014
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Heather Bishoff on Facebook
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ WOSU, "Central Ohio Lawmaker Resigns To Move To California," accessed April 27, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Citizens for Bishoff, "Bio," accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ heatherbishoff.com, "Issues," accessed August 22, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Citizens for Bishoff, "Endorsements," accessed May 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Nancy Garland (D) |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 20 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Richard Brown (D) |
