Matt Huffman

Matt Huffman

Republican Party

Ohio State Senate District 12

Tenure

2017 - Present

Term ends

2024

Years in position

4

Prior offices

Lima City Council

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Ohio House of Representatives District 4

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Compensation

Base salary

$60,584/year

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Personal

Profession

Partner, Huffman, Kelley, Becker and Brock

Contact

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Matt Huffman (Republican Party) is a member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 12. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. His current term ends on December 31, 2024.

Huffman (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 12. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Huffman was sworn in as the state Senate president on January 4, 2021.

Huffman served in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 4 from 2006 to January 1, 2015. While in office, Huffman served as Speaker Pro Tempore and Majority Floor Leader. He was ineligible to run for re-election to the House in 2014 because of term limits. Huffman served on the Lima City Council from 1992 to 2006.

Biography

Huffman earned his B.A. in Government from University of Notre Dame and his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati School of Law. His professional experience includes being a partner with Huffman, Kelley, and Becker and Brock, as an attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

Committee assignments

2021-2022

Huffman was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Vice chair
• Legislative Service Commission Committee, Vice chair
• Senate Rules and Reference Committee, Chair

2019-2020

Huffman was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
• Legislative Service Commission Committee
• Education Committee
• Judiciary Committee
• Government Oversight and Reform Committee, Vice chair
• Senate Rules and Reference Committee
• Energy and Public Utilities Committee

2017 legislative session

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

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Huffman served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2013
• Education
• Policy and Legislative Oversight
• Rules and Reference

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Huffman served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2011
• Education
• State Government and Elections
• Judiciary and Ethics

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Huffman served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2009
• Education
• Legislative Ethics
• Civil and Commercial Law
• Ways and Means

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2020

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 12

Incumbent Matt Huffman defeated Ken Poling in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 12 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matt Huffman (R)	79.3	129,218
		Ken Poling (D)	20.7	33,800

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

Total votes: 163,018

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 12

Ken Poling advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 12 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ken Poling	100.0	10,900

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

Total votes: 10,900

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 12

Incumbent Matt Huffman advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 12 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matt Huffman	100.0	33,710

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

Total votes: 33,710

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 Keith Faber (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.

Matt Huffman ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 12 general election.

Ohio State Senate, District 12 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Matt Huffman  (unopposed)
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Matt Huffman defeated John Adams in the Ohio State Senate District 12 Republican primary.

Ohio State Senate District 12, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Matt Huffman	63.63%	43,367
	Republican	John Adams	36.37%	24,789
Total Votes				68,156

2012

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2012

Huffman won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 4. Huffman was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Robert Huenke (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 4, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Matt Huffman Incumbent	66.6%	31,075
	Democratic	Robert Huenke	33.4%	15,552
Total Votes				46,627

2010

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2010

Huffman won re-election to District 4 of the Ohio House of Representatives. His opponent was Connie Miller (D).

Ohio House of Representatives, District 4
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Matt Huffman (R)		24,108	72.32%
Connie Miller (D)		9,225	27.68%

2008

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Huffman won election to the Ohio House of Representatives. He ran unopposed.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 1
Candidates		Votes
Matt Huffman (D)		39,979

2006

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2006

On November 7, 2006, Huffman won election to the Ohio House of Representatives. His opponent was Dennis Shreefer (D).

Ohio House of Representatives, District 4
Candidates		Votes
Matt Huffman (D)		21,422
Dennis Shreefer (R)		15,371

Campaign themes

2020

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Campaign donors

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Matt Huffman campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2016	Ohio State Senate, District 12	✔	$758,925
2012	Ohio State House, District 4	✔	$372,394
2010	Ohio State House, District 4	✔	$325,265
2008	Ohio State House, District 4	✔	$108,780
2006	Ohio State House, District 4	✔	$115,319
Grand total raised			$1,680,683
Source: Follow the Money

2016

Huffman won election to the Ohio State Senate in 2016. During that election cycle, Huffman raised a total of $758,925.

Ohio State Senate 2016 election - campaign contributions
Top contributors to Matt Huffman's campaign in 2016
Ohio Republican Party	$76,966
Boich Jr, Wayne M	$34,508
Ragan, Virginia D (Ginni)	$22,000
Firstenergy Corp	$20,500
Wholesale Beer & Wine Association Of Ohio	$19,000
Total raised in 2016	$758,925
Source: Follow the Money

2012

Huffman won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Huffman raised a total of $372,394.

Ohio State House 2012 election - campaign contributions
Top contributors to Matt Huffman's campaign in 2012
Hawk, Leo J.	$33,000
Boich, Wayne M.	$22,544
Ragan, Ginni D.	$22,543
Lager, William L.	$21,500
Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio	$14,000
Total raised in 2012	$372,394
Source: Follow the Money

2010

Huffman won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Huffman raised a total of $325,265.

Ohio State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Matt Huffman's campaign in 2010
Hawk, Leo J.	$22,359
Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio	$22,000
Ragan, Ginni D.	$21,000
Brennan, David L.	$16,500
Lager, William L.	$11,000
Total Raised in 2010	$325,265
Source: Follow the Money

2008

Huffman won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Huffman raised a total of $108,780.

Ohio State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Matt Huffman's campaign in 2008
Hawk, Leo J.	$20,000
Ohio State Medical Association	$5,000
Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio	$2,800
Ohio Association for Justice	$2,700
Ohio State Bar Association	$2,400
Total Raised in 2008	$108,780
Source: Follow the Money

2006

Huffman won election to the Ohio State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Huffman raised a total of $115,319.

Ohio State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Matt Huffman's campaign in 2006
Hawk, Leo J.	$12,500
Hawk, Arlene	$10,000
Breidenbach, Harold	$10,000
Citizens for Jim Jordan	$4,500
Rauch, Clyde	$4,00
Total Raised in 2006	$115,319
Source: Follow the Money

Scorecards

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2020

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2019

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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31. 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. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. Ohio Chamber of Commerce: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31. Ohio Chamber of Commerce: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31. Innovation Ohio: 130th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. The American Conservative Union: 2014 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31. Innovation Ohio: 130th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. The American Conservative Union: 2013 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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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In 2011, 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: 2011 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Personal

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Huffman and his wife, Sheryl, have four children. They currently reside in Lima, Ohio.

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Political offices
Preceded by Keith Faber (R)	Ohio State Senate, District 12 2016-present	Succeeded by NA
Preceded by -	Ohio House of Representatives - District 4 2007–January 1, 2015	Succeeded by Bob Cupp (R)