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Scott Lipps
Scott Lipps (Republican Party) is running for election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 7. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.[source]
Lipps (Republican Party) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 55. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. He left office on December 31, 2024.
Biography
Scott Lipps grew up in Miamisburg, Ohio, and lives in Franklin. Lipps graduated from Miamisburg High School. He earned a B.S. from the College of Wooster and an M.S. from DePaul University. His career experience includes owning his own business and working in sales for HomeCare Sales Consultants. Lipps served as the mayor of the City of Franklin and was also on the Franklin City Council.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Lipps was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Lipps was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee
- Behavioral Health and Recovery Supports Committee (decommissioned)
- House Finance Committee
- House Health Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Lipps was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Economic Development, Commerce, and Labor |
| • Federalism and Interstate Relations, Vice chair |
| • Finance |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 7
Zac Haines and Scott Lipps are running in the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 7 on May 5, 2026.
Candidate | ||
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 | Scott Lipps | |
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2024
Scott Lipps was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2022
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Scott Lipps defeated Paul Zorn in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 55 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Lipps (R) | 74.8 | 39,170 |
 | Paul Zorn (D) | 25.2 | 13,167 | |
| Total votes: 52,337 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 55
Paul Zorn advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 55 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Zorn | 100.0 | 1,108 |
| Total votes: 1,108 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Scott Lipps defeated Thomas Goodwin in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 55 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Lipps | 69.0 | 3,587 |
 | Thomas Goodwin | 31.0 | 1,615 | |
| Total votes: 5,202 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steve Muterspaw (R)
- Matthew Fisher (R)
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 62
Incumbent Scott Lipps defeated Erin Rosiello in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 62 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Lipps (R) | 74.7 | 54,802 |
 | Erin Rosiello (D) | 25.3 | 18,596 | |
| Total votes: 73,398 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 62
Erin Rosiello advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 62 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erin Rosiello | 100.0 | 4,634 |
| Total votes: 4,634 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 62
Incumbent Scott Lipps advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 62 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Lipps | 100.0 | 9,899 |
| Total votes: 9,899 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 62
Incumbent Scott Lipps defeated Jim Staton in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 62 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Lipps (R) | 73.6 | 39,889 |
| Jim Staton (D) | 26.4 | 14,306 | ||
| Total votes: 54,195 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 62
Jim Staton advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 62 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jim Staton | 100.0 | 3,038 | |
| Total votes: 3,038 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 62
Incumbent Scott Lipps defeated Daniel Kroger in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 62 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Lipps | 60.8 | 8,344 |
 | Daniel Kroger | 39.2 | 5,381 | |
| Total votes: 13,725 | |||
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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 Ron Maag (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Scott Lipps defeated Samuel Ronan in the Ohio House of Representatives District 62 general election.[3]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 62 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott Lipps |
78.60% | 48,427 | |
| Democratic | Samuel Ronan | 21.40% | 13,184 | |
| Total Votes | 61,611 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Samuel Ronan ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 62 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 62, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Samuel Ronan (unopposed) |
100.00% | 4,203 | |
| Total Votes | 4,203 | |||
Scott Lipps defeated Steve Muterspaw and Ray Warrick in the Ohio House of Representatives District 62 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 62, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Lipps |
40.62% | 10,358 | |
| Republican | Steve Muterspaw | 39.06% | 9,960 | |
| Republican | Ray Warrick | 20.31% | 5,179 | |
| Total Votes | 25,497 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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2016
Lipps' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Business and Job Creation: Small businesses are the backbone of our community and economy. Scott has seen first hand how cumbersome over-regulation can hurt businesses, stifling growth and job creation. Scott will fight for lower taxes on businesses, and to cut the bureaucratic red tape that hinders business development in our community. The perspective of a small business owner allows Scott to truly understand the needs of our community. Pro-Life & Social Conservative: Scott will work diligently to promote and protect family, community and pro-life values while in Columbus. Second Amendment Rights, Owning and Carrying Firearms: Scott will work to preserve, defend and expand Second Amendment rights, working to protect them from government intrusion while in Columbus. Local Control of Education, Schools and Curriculum: "Big Government" programs, from Columbus and Washington, are harmful to our children, and our schools. Leaders at the local level are best equipped to understand the needs of our school districts. Local Administrators, School Boards, teachers, parents and citizens know their communities and the needs of our children and schools. These same people know the resources in the community and how to best utilize them, to improve our schools. Career Centers and Work Force Development programs are critical to the future success of children, communities and the State of Ohio. Agriculture and Agro-business: Warren County is a great place to live, work and raise a family. The agriculture industry has provided opportunities for many here in Warren County. Scott's involvement with 4H (Head, Heart, Hands & Health), Farm Bureau, and other pro-agriculture groups will continue while Scott represents us in Columbus. It is important to assist these vital organizations and industries that are an essential component of our local economy. [6] |
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| —Scott Lipps[7] | ||
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2024
In 2024, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 2 to December 19. A special session on elections commenced on May 28, 2024, and ended on May 31.
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2023
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In 2023, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2022
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In 2022, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 19 to December 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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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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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Ohio House of Representatives, "P. Scott Lipps Biography," accessed March 13, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Scott Lipps," accessed March 13, 2023
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Scott Lipps, "Policy and Views," accessed March 3, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Gayle L. Manning (R) |
Ohio House of Representatives District 55 2023-2024 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives District 62 2017-2022 |
Succeeded by Jean Schmidt (R) |
