Susan Manchester

Susan Manchester

Republican Party

Ohio State Senate District 12

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Matt Huffman

Prior offices

Ohio House of Representatives District 84

Successor: Angela King

Predecessor: Keith Faber

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Ohio House of Representatives District 78

Predecessor: Brian Stewart

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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

Education

Bachelor's

The Ohio State University, 2010

Personal

Profession

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Susan Manchester (Republican Party) is a member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 12. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Manchester (Republican Party) ran for election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 12. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Susan Manchester grew up in Waynesfield, Ohio. Manchester earned a B.A. in political science and psychology from The Ohio State University in 2010. Her career experience includes working in Washington, D.C. for Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Congressman Raul Labrador (R-Idaho) and worked as a community outreach director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio. Manchester volunteered as a field organizer for the Ohio Republican Party.

Committee assignments

2021-2022

Manchester was assigned to the following committees:

• Families, Aging, and Human Services Committee, Chair
• House Health Committee
• House Primary and Secondary Education Committee

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2019-2020

Manchester was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture and Conservation Committee
• Transportation and Public Safety Committee
• House Primary and Secondary Education Committee

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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

2024

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 12

Susan Manchester won election in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 12 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Manchester (R)	100.0	138,204

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 138,204
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Zulma Schrupp (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 12

Susan Manchester advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 12 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Manchester	100.0	38,219

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,219
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Endorsements

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Manchester received the following endorsements.

• Ohio Value Voters

2022

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 78

Incumbent Susan Manchester won election in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 78 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Manchester (R)	100.0	30,789

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,789
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 78

Incumbent Susan Manchester defeated J.J. Sreenan in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 78 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Manchester	55.2	6,607
	Submit photo	J.J. Sreenan	44.8	5,358

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,965
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2020

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Susan Manchester defeated Joe Monbeck in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 84 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Manchester (R)	85.0	54,172
	Submit photo	Joe Monbeck (D)	15.0	9,573

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 63,745
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 84

Joe Monbeck advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 84 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Joe Monbeck	100.0	3,305

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,305
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Susan Manchester advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 84 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Manchester	100.0	13,284

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,284
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2018

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 84

Susan Manchester defeated Joe Monbeck in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 84 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Manchester (R)	82.5	39,035
	Submit photo	Joe Monbeck (D)	17.5	8,298

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,333
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 84

Joe Monbeck advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 84 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Joe Monbeck	100.0	2,161

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 2,161
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 84

Susan Manchester defeated Travis Faber and Aaron Heilers in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 84 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Manchester	36.7	5,446
	Submit photo	Travis Faber	32.0	4,747
	Submit photo	Aaron Heilers	31.3	4,650

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 14,843
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Susan Manchester did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Susan Manchester did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Susan Manchester did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys

Susan Manchester participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on March 31, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Susan Manchester's responses follow below.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

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1) Pro-Life 2) Pro-Second Amendment 3) Cutting Spending/Lowering Taxes

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

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When I ask voters what they think is the number one issue facing Ohio, the top two answers I get are workforce development and the opioid epidemic. It is critical that we develop a sustainable workforce to meet employers' demands, and that begins at the education level. The opioid epidemic has also crushed our workforce potential. We must ensure that the next generation knows the opportunities available to them, and is equipped to successfully enter the workforce.

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Campaign finance summary

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Susan Manchester campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Ohio State Senate District 12	Won general	$325,556	$355,216
2022	Ohio House of Representatives District 78	Won general	$477,490	$362,967
2020	Ohio House of Representatives District 84	Won general	$114,216	N/A**
2018	Ohio House of Representatives District 84	Won general	$192,930	N/A**
Grand total			$1,110,191	$718,183
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** 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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In 2023, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 2 to December 31. 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.

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.

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Political offices
Preceded by Matt Huffman (R)	Ohio State Senate District 12 2025-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Brian Stewart (R)	Ohio House of Representatives District 78 2023-2024	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Keith Faber (R)	Ohio House of Representatives District 84 2019-2022	Succeeded by Angela King (R)

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Current members of the Ohio State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Robert McColley

Minority Leader:Nickie Antonio

Senators

District 1

Robert McColley (R)

District 2

Theresa Gavarone (R)

District 3

Michele Reynolds (R)

District 4

George Lang (R)

District 5

Stephen Huffman (R)

District 6

Willis Blackshear (D)

District 7

Steve Wilson (R)

District 8

Louis Blessing (R)

District 9

Catherine Ingram (D)

District 10

Kyle Koehler (R)

District 11

Paula Hicks-Hudson (D)

District 12

Susan Manchester (R)

District 13

Nathan Manning (R)

District 14

Terry Johnson (R)

District 15

Hearcel Craig (D)

District 16

Beth Liston (D)

District 17

Shane Wilkin (R)

District 18

Jerry Cirino (R)

District 19

Andrew Brenner (R)

District 20

Tim Schaffer (R)

District 21

Kent Smith (D)

District 22

Mark Romanchuk (R)

District 23

Nickie Antonio (D)

District 24

Thomas Patton (R)

District 25

William DeMora (D)

District 26

Bill Reineke (R)

District 27

Kristina Roegner (R)

District 28

Casey Weinstein (D)

District 29

Jane Timken (R)

District 30

Brian Chavez (R)

District 31

Al Landis (R)

District 32

Sandra O'Brien (R)

District 33

Alessandro Cutrona (R)

Republican Party (24)

Democratic Party (9)