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Kurt Keyser

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Kurt Keyser
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Republican Party

Education

High school

Floyd E. Kellam High School

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2012 - 2015

Personal
Birthplace
Virginia Beach, Va.
Profession
Sales manager
Contact

Campaign website

Personal Facebook

Personal Instagram

Kurt Keyser (Republican Party) ran for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 61. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on March 19, 2024.

Keyser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kurt Keyser was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army from 2012 to 2015. He earned a high school diploma from Floyd E. Kellam High School. His career experience includes working as a sales manager.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 61

Incumbent Beth Lear defeated David Hogan in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 61 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Beth Lear (R)
 
61.8
 
44,808
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David Hogan (D)
 
38.2
 
27,698

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 72,506
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 61

David Hogan defeated Christian Smith in the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 61 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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David Hogan
 
67.1
 
3,374
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Christian Smith
 
32.9
 
1,658

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,032
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 61

Incumbent Beth Lear defeated Michael Holt in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 61 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Beth Lear
 
73.2
 
12,834
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Michael Holt
 
26.8
 
4,697

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 17,531
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Kurt Keyser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Keyser's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am Kurt J. Keyser.

I am a veteran of the U.S Army and was a helicopter mechanic while I was serving. I was born and raised in a military family as well. I am running for office to help change the course of Ohio for the better.

  • I believe in limited government, individual freedom and personal responsibility.
  • I will work tirelessly to reduce taxes and regulations, promote economic growth and protect our constitutional rights.
  • I am committed to ensuring that our state remains a place where hard work and determination are rewarded, and where families can thrive.
Lowering the tax burden on the residents of Ohio.

Regulation reduction on businesses.
Protecting our children in the classroom and in society.

Creating legislation to support our veterans and first responders.
I am going to give an easy answer here, but I mean it. I look up to my Dad. He is one of the smartest people I know. He was a very successful business man, always does the right thing, and is one of the funniest people I know. He is the reason I am who I am today.
Honesty.

Integrity.

A Strong Moral compass.

I am a very outspoken individual and I will always speak up for what I believe in. I will pass the legislation that will better your lives.
To better the lives, finances and freedoms of all citizens they were elected to serve.
A legacy of real, impactful change. Something that people will remember.
The very first thing I remember of significance was 9/11. I will never forget that day. I was only 6 when it happened and I remember my dad coming to get me out of school.
My very first job was digging ditches to install 4G cell service for Verizon Wireless.
We need to have an open line of communication with each other so we can bounce ideas off one another. This is vital to the success of Ohio.
Drug overdoses, child trafficking/abduction/crime, and infrastructure.
No, that may be what can help shape Ohio for the future. We need fresh minds with different perspectives in office.
Yes, without having relationships with other legislators, even in a different segment, is crucial. It is best to know things about them and their districts. This will help write legislation that will benefit ALL Ohioans.
To be determined.
I have spoken with multiple seniors in my community that are dealing with the burden of their property taxes. In Delaware County the taxes have risen so much that the taxes are more than their mortgage used to be. Sometimes Social Security alone isn't enough to get by.
Yes
Compromise is absolutely necessary to get anything done.
The Inflation Buster Bill:

Lower Sales and gas tax.

Raise the Homestead and Owner Occupancy Credit to lower the cost of property taxes for ALL property owners.
-Armed Services and Veteran Affairs

-Aviation and Aerospace
-Criminal Justice
-Energy and Natural Resources

-Infrastructure

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on November 3, 2023


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