Kirk Schuring

Kirk Schuring

Republican Party

Prior offices

Ohio House of Representatives District 48

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Ohio State Senate District 29

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Kirk Schuring (Republican Party) was a member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 29. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He left office on November 22, 2024.

Schuring (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 29. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

The Ohio Senate Majority Caucus elected Schuring state Senate majority leader for the 134th General Assembly on November 10, 2020. He was sworn in on January 4, 2021.

Schuring served in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 48 from 1993 to 2002 and from 2011 to 2018. Schuring was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Ohio House of Representatives because of term limits.

Schuring previously served in the Ohio State Senate from 2003 to 2010.

Schuring was a district-level delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Ohio. He was one of 66 delegates from Ohio pledged to support John Kasich at the convention. Kasich suspended his campaign on May 4, 2016. At the time, he had approximately 156 bound delegates. The winner of the Republican nomination needed the support of 1,237 delegates.

Schuring passed away on November 22, 2024.

Biography

Kirk Schuring lived in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Perry High School. He attended Kent State University. Schuring's career experience includes working with Family Insurance Agency.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Schuring was assigned to the following committees:

• Energy and Public Utilities Committee
• Senate Finance Committee
• General Government Committee, Vice Chair
• Senate Insurance Committee
• Senate Rules and Reference Committee, Vice Chair

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2021-2022

Schuring was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review Committee
• Legislative Service Commission Committee
• Energy and Public Utilities Committee, Vice chair
• Senate Finance Committee
• Judiciary Committee
• Senate Rules and Reference Committee
• Small Business and Economic Opportunity Committee

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2019-2020

Schuring was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Health Committee
• Senate Finance Committee
• Senate Ways and Means Committee
• General Government and Agency Review Committee, Chair

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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
• Rules and Reference, Vice chair
• Legislative Service Commission

2015 legislative session

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

Ohio committee assignments, 2015
• Finance
• Health and Aging
• Rules and Reference

2013-2014

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

Ohio committee assignments, 2013
• Health and Aging
• Manufacturing and Workforce Development
• Ways and Means

2011-2012

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

Ohio committee assignments, 2011
• Economic and Small Business Development
• Health and Aging
• Insurance

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schuring served on the following committees while a member of the Ohio State Senate:

Ohio committee assignments, 2009
• Agriculture
• Education
• Ways and Means and Economic Development

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2022

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 29

Incumbent Kirk Schuring defeated Lynn Gorman in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 29 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kirk Schuring (R)	97.3	97,189
	Submit photo	Lynn Gorman (Independent) (Write-in)	2.7	2,730

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 99,919
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 29

Incumbent Kirk Schuring advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 29 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kirk Schuring	100.0	6,803

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,803
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2018

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 29

Kirk Schuring defeated Lauren Friedman in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 29 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kirk Schuring (R)	59.7	75,449
		Lauren Friedman (D)	40.3	50,932

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 126,381
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 29

Lauren Friedman advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 29 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lauren Friedman	100.0	16,276

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 16,276
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 29

Kirk Schuring advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 29 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kirk Schuring	100.0	22,314

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 22,314
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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 Kirk Schuring ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 48 general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 48 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Kirk Schuring Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Jennifer Bigham ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 48 Democratic primary.

Ohio House of Representatives District 48, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jennifer Bigham  (unopposed)	100.00%	9,322
Total Votes				9,322

Incumbent Kirk Schuring ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 48 Republican primary.

Ohio House of Representatives District 48, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Kirk Schuring Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	20,412
Total Votes				20,412

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. Incumbent Kirk Schuring was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2012

Schuring won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 48. Schuring was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Amanda Trump (D) and John Deagan (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 48, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Kirk Schuring Incumbent	57%	33,387
	Democratic	Amanda Trump	38.8%	22,729
	Libertarian	John Deagan	4.1%	2,423
Total Votes				58,539

2010

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2010

Schuring won election to the Ohio House of Representatives, District 51. He defeated Andrew Haines (D) in the November 2 general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 51
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Kirk Schuring (R)		32,259	69.20%
Andrew Haines (D)		14,355	30.80%

2006

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2006

On November 7, 2006, Schuring was re-elected to the Ohio State Senate, District 29 . He defeated Thomas E. West (D) in the general election.

Ohio State Senate District 29
Candidates		Votes
Kirk Schuring (R)		69,517
Thomas E. West (D)		55,541

2002

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2002

On November 5, 2002, Schuring won election to the Ohio State Senate, District 29. He defeated Jan Schwartz (D) in the general election.

Ohio State Senate, District 29, General Election, 2002
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Kirk Schuring	57.8%	60,072
	Democrat	Jan Schwartz	42.2%	43,916
Total Votes				103,988

Campaign finance summary

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Kirk Schuring campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Ohio State Senate District 29	Won general	$644,900	$588,364
2018	Ohio State Senate District 29	Won general	$602,162	N/A**
2016	Ohio House of Representatives, District 48	Won	$363,989	N/A**
2014	Ohio State House, District 48	Won	$111,885	N/A**
2012	Ohio State House, District 48	Won	$91,520	N/A**
2010	Ohio State House, District 51	Won	$0	N/A**
2006	Ohio State Senate, District 29	Won	$404,925	N/A**
2002	Ohio State Senate, District 29	Won	$147,458	N/A**
2000	Ohio State House, District 55	Won	$98,612	N/A**
1998	Ohio State House, District 55	Won	$66,330	N/A**
1996	Ohio State House, District 55	Won	$84,600	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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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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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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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31. 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.

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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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.

2016 Republican National Convention

See also: Republican National Convention, 2016

Schuring was a district-level delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Ohio. He was pledged to John Kasich.

Delegate rules

See also: RNC delegate guidelines from Ohio, 2016 and Republican delegates from Ohio, 2016

Each presidential candidate was required to submit a slate of at-large and district-level delegates to the Republican Party of Ohio. The candidate who received the most votes in the statewide primary had his or her slate of delegates elected to represent Ohio at the 2016 Republican National Convention. According to Brittany Warner, communications director for the state party, delegates from Ohio were bound on the first ballot at the national convention to support the winner of the statewide primary.

Ohio primary results

See also: Presidential election in Ohio, 2016

Ohio Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes	Delegates
Jeb Bush	0.3%	5,398	0
Ben Carson	0.7%	14,351	0
Chris Christie	0.1%	2,430	0
Ted Cruz	13.3%	264,640	0
Carly Fiorina	0.1%	2,112	0
Mike Huckabee	0.2%	4,941	0
John Kasich	47%	933,886	66
Marco Rubio	2.3%	46,478	0
Rick Santorum	0.1%	1,320	0
Donald Trump	35.9%	713,404	0
Totals		1,988,960	66
Source: The New York Times and Ohio Secretary of State

Delegate allocation

See also: Republican National Convention, 2016 and 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules

Ohio had 66 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, 48 were district-level delegates (three for each of the state's 16 congressional districts). Ohio's district delegates were allocated on a winner-take-all basis; the candidate who won a plurality of the statewide primary vote received all of the state's district delegates.

Of the remaining 18 delegates, 15 served at large. Ohio's at-large delegates were allocated on a winner-take-all basis; the candidate who won a plurality of the statewide primary vote received all of the state's at-large delegates. In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention. The RNC delegates were required to pledge their support to the winner of the state's primary.

Campaign themes

2022

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Political offices
Preceded by -	Ohio State Senate District 29 2019-2024	Succeeded by Jane Timken (R)
Preceded by -	Ohio House of Representatives District 48 2011-2018	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Ohio State Senate District 29 2003-2010	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Ohio House of Representatives District 48 1993-2002	Succeeded by -

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