Steve Buehrer
Encyclopedia
Stephen P. Buehrer is a former Republican
member of the Ohio Senate
who represented the 1st District, and was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Congress in the special election
for Ohio's 5th congressional district
to replace the late Paul Gillmor
. Buehrer serves as director of the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation.
, and graduated Summa Cum Laude
. He later attended Capital University Law School
, where he earned his Juris Doctor
and graduated Cum Laude. Buehrer lives in Delta, Ohio
, with his wife, Cathy, and three sons.
Buehrer served as State Representative
from 1998 to 2007. While Representative he was elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader for both the 124th and 125th General Assembly
. He has also served as an intern for former Congressman Paul Gillmor, as an aide to former State Representative Jo Ann Davidson, and served in the administration of Governor George V. Voinovich. Buehrer serves as the state co-chair of the American Legislative Exchange Council
.
was unable to run for reelection for the 1st District due to term limits, as a result, Buehrer, who was also term limited, sought the seat. In the primary election, he faced Jim Hoops
, who was also an incumbent member of the Ohio House of Representatives
. Buehrer easily won the Republican nomination against Hoops, securing 60.75% of the electorate. With the district being one of the most Republican in Ohio
, Buehrer easily won the general election with 60.08% of the vote. He took a seat in the Senate on January 2, 2007, and served as Chairman of the Highways and Transportation Committee in his freshman term.
When Congressman Paul Gillmor
died unexpectedly, Buehrer entered the special election to replace him. However, he failed to secure the Republican nomination, losing to Bob Latta
43.66% to 40.23%.
Returning to the Senate, Buehrer served as chairman of the Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee for the 128th Ohio General Assembly
. He won reelection to his seat in 2010, securing exactly 74% of the vote against Democrat Eric Cramner.
In late November 2010, Governor-elect John Kasich
announced that Buehrer would serve as the next director of the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation. Although he had just won a second term, he resigned from his Senate seat to take the post, and was succeeded by Cliff Hite
.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Ohio Senate
Ohio Senate
The Ohio State Senate is the upper house of the Ohio General Assembly, the legislative body for the U.S. state of Ohio. There are 33 State Senators. The state legislature meets in the state capital, Columbus. The President of the Senate presides over the body when in session, and is currently Tom...
who represented the 1st District, and was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Congress in the special election
Ohio's 5th congressional district special election, 2007
The 2007 special election in Ohio's 5th congressional district occurred when the district became vacant following the death of incumbent Paul E. Gillmor. A special election to fill the seat was called by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland for December 11, 2007. Republican nominee and Ohio State Senator...
for Ohio's 5th congressional district
Ohio's 5th congressional district
Ohio's 5th congressional district is in northwestern and north central Ohio and borders Michigan and Indiana. The district is currently represented by Republican Bob Latta. Currently, all of Crawford, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Huron, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood...
to replace the late Paul Gillmor
Paul Gillmor
Paul Eugene Gillmor was an American politician of the Republican Party who served as the U.S. Representative from the 5th congressional district of Ohio from 1989 until his death....
. Buehrer serves as director of the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation.
Life and career
Buehrer earned his Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education from Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
, and graduated Summa Cum Laude
Latin honors
Latin honors are Latin phrases used to indicate the level of academic distinction with which an academic degree was earned. This system is primarily used in the United States, Canada, and in many countries of continental Europe, though some institutions also use the English translation of these...
. He later attended Capital University Law School
Capital University Law School
Capital University Law School is an ABA-accredited private law school located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The law school is affiliated with Capital University, the oldest and largest independent college in Central Ohio...
, where he earned his Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
and graduated Cum Laude. Buehrer lives in Delta, Ohio
Delta, Ohio
Delta is a village in Fulton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,930 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Delta is located at ....
, with his wife, Cathy, and three sons.
Buehrer served as State Representative
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
from 1998 to 2007. While Representative he was elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader for both the 124th and 125th General Assembly
Ohio House of Representatives membership, 125th General Assembly
The 125th General Assembly comprised the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio. The house of representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly. Every two years, all of the house seats come up for election. The 125th General Assembly was in session in 2003 and 2004...
. He has also served as an intern for former Congressman Paul Gillmor, as an aide to former State Representative Jo Ann Davidson, and served in the administration of Governor George V. Voinovich. Buehrer serves as the state co-chair of the American Legislative Exchange Council
American Legislative Exchange Council
The American Legislative Exchange Council is a politically conservative 501 non-profit Policy Organization, consisting of both state legislators and members of the private sector. ALEC's mission statement describes the organization's purpose as the advancement of free-market principles, limited...
.
Ohio Senate
In 2006, Senator Lynn WachtmannLynn Wachtmann
Lynn Wachtmann is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, who has represented the 75th District since 2007. Prior to his term in the House, Wachtmann was a two-term state Senator, representing the 1st District of the Ohio Senate from 1999 to 2006, and the 83rd District of the Ohio...
was unable to run for reelection for the 1st District due to term limits, as a result, Buehrer, who was also term limited, sought the seat. In the primary election, he faced Jim Hoops
Jim Hoops
Jim Hoops is a Republican politician who formerly served in the Ohio General Assembly. As Henry County Auditor, Hoops opted to succeed Lynn Wachtmann, who was running for the Ohio Senate, and won his seat in 1998. He went on to win reelection in 2000, 2002 and in 2004.By 2006, Hoops was term...
, who was also an incumbent member of the Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
. Buehrer easily won the Republican nomination against Hoops, securing 60.75% of the electorate. With the district being one of the most Republican in Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, Buehrer easily won the general election with 60.08% of the vote. He took a seat in the Senate on January 2, 2007, and served as Chairman of the Highways and Transportation Committee in his freshman term.
When Congressman Paul Gillmor
Paul Gillmor
Paul Eugene Gillmor was an American politician of the Republican Party who served as the U.S. Representative from the 5th congressional district of Ohio from 1989 until his death....
died unexpectedly, Buehrer entered the special election to replace him. However, he failed to secure the Republican nomination, losing to Bob Latta
Bob Latta
Robert Edward 'Bob' Latta is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district, the second-largest in the state, includes most of Toledo's suburbs, including Fremont and Bowling Green....
43.66% to 40.23%.
Returning to the Senate, Buehrer served as chairman of the Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee for the 128th Ohio General Assembly
128th Ohio General Assembly
The 128th Ohio General Assembly was the legislative body of the state of Ohio from January 5, 2009 until December 31, 2010. Ted Strickland was Ohio Governor for its entirety. It was composed of the Ohio Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives. The apportionment of districts was based on the...
. He won reelection to his seat in 2010, securing exactly 74% of the vote against Democrat Eric Cramner.
In late November 2010, Governor-elect John Kasich
John Kasich
John Richard Kasich is the 69th and current Governor of Ohio. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing from 1983 to 2001...
announced that Buehrer would serve as the next director of the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation. Although he had just won a second term, he resigned from his Senate seat to take the post, and was succeeded by Cliff Hite
Cliff Hite
Cliff Hite was an American high school teacher and coach who represents the First District in the Ohio Senate. He also serves as the Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Committee.-Career:...
.
External links
- Stephen Buehrer profile at Project Vote Smart
- 2006 2004 2002 HD 74 at Follow the Money regarding Stephen Buehrer
- 2002 HD 08 2000 1998 campaign contributions