Peggy Lehner
Peggy Lehner (b. August 5, 1950) was a Republican member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 6 from 2011 through 2020. She was first appointed to the chamber in January 2011, to replace Jon Husted (R), who was elected to secretary of state in November 2010.
Lehner served in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 37 from 2009 to 2011. She also served in the state Senate in 2008. Lehner previously served as councilwoman of Kettering, Ohio, from 1998 to 2008, and as vice-mayor from 2004 to 2006.[1]
Biography
Lehner attended American College in Paris and earned her B.A. in history and political science from Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Lehner was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Education Oversight Committee
- Education Committee, Chair
- Senate Health Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
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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| • Education, Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Health, Human Services, and Medicaid |
| • Judiciary |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Joint Education Oversight |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lehner served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Criminal Justice |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Health and Human Services, Vice Chair |
| • Medicaid |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Lehner served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Criminal Justice |
| • Education |
| • Medicaid, Health, and Human Services |
| • Workforce and Economic Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lehner served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Highways and Transportation |
| • Judiciary - Criminal Justice |
| • State and Local Government and Veterans' Affairs |
2009-2010
Prior to leaving the house, Lehner served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging and Disability Services |
| • Education |
| • Environment and Brownfield Development |
| • HealthCare Access and Affordability |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2020
Peggy Lehner was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Ohio State Senate 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 Peggy Lehner defeated Albert Griggs in the Ohio State Senate District 6 general election.[2]
| Ohio State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Peggy Lehner Incumbent |
68.06% | 114,168 | |
| Democratic | Albert Griggs | 31.94% | 53,584 | |
| Total Votes | 167,752 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Lu Dale ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 6 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Ohio State Senate District 6, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Lu Dale (unopposed) |
100.00% | 19,175 | |
| Total Votes | 19,175 | |||
Incumbent Peggy Lehner defeated Barbara Temple in the Ohio State Senate District 6 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Ohio State Senate District 6, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Peggy Lehner Incumbent |
71.75% | 40,321 | |
| Republican | Barbara Temple | 28.25% | 15,873 | |
| Total Votes | 56,194 | |||
2012
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2012
Lehner won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio Senate District 6. Lehner defeated Paul R. Isaacs II in the March 6 Republican primary and defeated Rickey E. McKiddy (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peggy Lehner Incumbent |
62.4% | 106,095 | |
| Democratic | Rickey E. McKiddy | 37.6% | 63,874 | |
| Total Votes | 169,969 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Peggy Lehner Incumbent |
68.3% | 27,352 |
| Paul Isaacs II | 31.7% | 12,699 |
| Total Votes | 40,051 | |
2010
Lehner won re-election to District 37 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[8] She defeated Steven Byington (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[9][10]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 37 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Peggy Lehner (R)
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28,598 | 69.71% | ||
| Steven Byington (D) | 12,429 | 30.29% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lehner won election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[11][12] She defeated Andi Eveslage (D) in the general election.[13]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 37 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peggy Lehner (R)
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35,171 | |||
| Andi Eveslage (D) | 19,089 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31.
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2019
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2018
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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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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2012
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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.[14]
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Lehner's endorsements included the following:[15]
- Ohio Right to Life
- Buckeye Firearms Association
- Ohio Nurses Association
- The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
- Ohio State Medical Association
Personal
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Lehner and her husband, James, have five children. They currently reside in Kettering, Ohio.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Ohio State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Ohio General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Ohio state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Lehner's State Surge sponsored bills
- Lehner's Twitter
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Peggy Lehner," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Republican Primary Results," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 2, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Citizens for Lehner, "Endorsements," accessed May 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Ohio State Senate District 6 2011–2020 |
Succeeded by Niraj Antani (R) |
| Preceded by ' |
Ohio House of Representatives District 37 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by Kristina Daley Roegner (R) |
