Tim Schaffer

Tim Schaffer

Republican Party

Ohio State Senate District 20

Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

6

Prior offices

Ohio House of Representatives

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Ohio State Senate District 31

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Ohio House of Representatives District 77

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Compensation

Base salary

$71,099/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Appointed

2019

Education

Bachelor's

Mount Union College, 1985

Personal

Religion

United Methodist

Profession

Executive Director, Ohio Society of Professional Engineers

Contact

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Tim Schaffer (Republican Party) is a member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on May 8, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Schaffer (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 20. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Schaffer was appointed to the position in May 2019 to fill a vacancy following Sen. Brian Hill's (R) resignation.

Biography

Schaffer earned his B.A. in political science and communications from Mount Union College in 1985. His professional experience includes working as the director of public relations for the Ohio Grocers Association from 1988 to 1989, as vice president/public affairs for the American Diabetes Association, Ohio Affiliate, from 1989 to 1993, and as the executive director for the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers since 1993.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Schaffer was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Chair
• Senate Insurance Committee
• Senate Rules and Reference Committee
• Transportation Committee
• Senate Ways and Means Committee

2021-2022

Schaffer was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Chair
• General Government Committee, Chair
• Government Oversight and Reform Committee
• Senate Insurance Committee
• Transportation Committee

2019-2020

Schaffer was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture Committee, Vice chair
• Local Government, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs Committee
• Senate Ways and Means Committee
• General Government and Agency Review Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2017
• Aging and Long Term Care
• Energy and Natural Resources
• Ways and Means, Chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Schaffer served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2015
• Agriculture and Rural Development
• Public Utilities
• Ways and Means

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Schaffer served on the following committees:

2011-2012

Ohio committee assignments, 2011
• Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources
• Energy and Public Utilities
• Insurance, Commerce and Labor
• Ways and Means and Economic Development

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 20

Incumbent Tim Schaffer defeated Nick Hubbell in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 20 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Schaffer (R)	67.4	124,414
	Submit photo	Nick Hubbell (D)	32.6	60,184

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 184,598
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 20

Nick Hubbell advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 20 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Nick Hubbell	100.0	10,241

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,241
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 20

Incumbent Tim Schaffer advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 20 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Schaffer	100.0	34,944

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,944
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Endorsements

Schaffer received the following endorsements.

• Ohio Value Voters

2020

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 20

Incumbent Tim Schaffer defeated Christian Johnson in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 20 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Schaffer (R)	69.5	121,844
		Christian Johnson (D)	30.5	53,477

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 175,321
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 20

Christian Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 20 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christian Johnson	100.0	13,993

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,993
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 20

Incumbent Tim Schaffer advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 20 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Schaffer	100.0	25,458

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,458
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2018

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 77

Incumbent Tim Schaffer defeated Brett Pransky and Kryssi Wichers in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 77 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Schaffer (R)	61.4	28,445
		Brett Pransky (D)	36.0	16,663
		Kryssi Wichers (L)	2.6	1,218

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 46,326
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 77

Brett Pransky advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 77 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brett Pransky	100.0	3,838

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 3,838
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 77

Incumbent Tim Schaffer advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 77 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Schaffer	100.0	8,357

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2016

See also: Ohio House of Representatives 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 Tim Schaffer defeated Bradley Nicodemus in the Ohio House of Representatives District 77 general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 77 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tim Schaffer Incumbent	68.41%	36,674
	Democratic	Bradley Nicodemus	31.59%	16,935
Total Votes				53,609
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Bradley Nicodemus ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 77 Democratic primary.

Ohio House of Representatives District 77, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Bradley Nicodemus  (unopposed)	100.00%	6,313
Total Votes				6,313

Incumbent Tim Schaffer ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 77 Republican primary.

Ohio House of Representatives District 77, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tim Schaffer Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	17,395
Total Votes				17,395

2014

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 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. Hollie Ann Saunders was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Tim Schaffer defeated Ned Naden Basinger in the Republican primary. Schaffer defeated Saunders in the general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 77 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tim Schaffer	68.3%	21,345
	Democratic	Hollie Ann Saunders	31.7%	9,885
Total Votes				31,230

Ohio House of Representatives, District 77 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Tim Schaffer	87.1%	4,971
Ned Naden Basinger	12.9%	736
Total Votes		5,707

2010

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2010

Schaffer won re-election to the Ohio State Senate against Dennis Lupher (D). Neither candidate was opposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010. The election took place on November 2, 2010.

Ohio State Senate, District 31
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Tim Schaffer (R)		88,694	67.29%
Dennis Lupher (D)		43,110	32.71%

2006

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2006

On November 7, 2006, Schaffer was elected to Ohio State Senate District 31. He defeated Dennis A. Lupher (D) in the general election.

Ohio State Senate District 31
Candidates		Votes
Tim Schaffer (R)		79,195
Dennis A. Lupher (D)		59,112

Campaign themes

2024

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2020

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Tim Schaffer campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Ohio State Senate District 20	Won general	$522,165	$396,768
2020	Ohio State Senate District 20	Won general	$154,403	N/A**
2018	Ohio House of Representatives District 77	Won general	$153,275	N/A**
2016	Ohio House of Representatives, District 77	Won	$127,174	N/A**
2014	Ohio State House, District 77	Won	$72,714	N/A**
2010	Ohio State Senate, District 31	Won	$289,853	N/A**
2006	Ohio State Senate, District 31	Won	$798,708	N/A**
2004	Ohio State House, District 5	Won	$112,574	N/A**
2002	Ohio State House, District 5	Won	$28,955	N/A**
2000	Ohio State House, District 6	Won	$111,605	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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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. Equality Ohio Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to LGBTQ, civil rights, and racial justice issues.

2023

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2022

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In 2022, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 19 to December 15. Equality Ohio Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to LGBTQ, civil rights, and racial justice issues. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2021

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2020

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In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. Ohio Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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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. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Middle class scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on middle class issues. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Votes on legislation supported by Gov. Kasich Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills introduced at Gov. Kasich’s urging or which had his support. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. Ohio Federation of Teachers: State House 129th General Assembly scorecard Representatives are scored based on how they voted on issues of priority to members of the Ohio Federation of Teachers. Ohio Federation of Teachers: State Senate 129th General Assembly scorecard Senators are scored based on how they voted on issues of priority to members of the Ohio Federation of Teachers. The American Conservative Union: 2012 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2011

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Schaffer and his wife, Lori, currently reside in Lancaster, Ohio.

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Preceded by -	Ohio State Senate District 20 2019-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Ohio House of Representatives District 77 2015-2019	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Ohio State Senate District 31 2007-2014	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Ohio House of Representatives 2001-2006	Succeeded by -

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