Stephanie Kunze
2017 - Present
2024
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Stephanie Kunze (Republican Party) is a member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 16. She assumed office in 2017. Her current term ends on December 31, 2024.
Kunze (Republican Party) is running for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 11. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 19, 2024.
Biography
Kunze earned her B.A. in English from Indiana University.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Kunze was assigned to the following committees:
- Financial Institutions and Technology
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Senate Rules and Reference Committee
- Transportation Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Kunze was assigned to the following committees:
- Financial Institutions and Technology
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Local Government and Elections Committee
- Senate Rules and Reference Committee
- Transportation Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Kunze was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Senate Health Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee
- Senate Rules and Reference Committee
- Transportation, Commerce, and Workforce Committee
- Workforce and Higher Education Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Health, Human Services, and Medicaid |
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| • Transportation, Commerce, and Workforce, Vice chair |
| • Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kunze served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • State Government |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Kunze served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development and Regulatory Reform |
| • Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules and Reference |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
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General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 11
Crystal Lett and Stephanie Kunze are running in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| Crystal Lett (D) | ||
| Stephanie Kunze (R) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 11
Crystal Lett advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 11 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Crystal Lett | 100.0 | 5,503 | |
| Total votes: 5,503 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 11
Stephanie Kunze advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 11 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stephanie Kunze | 100.0 | 6,685 | |
| Total votes: 6,685 | ||||
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Campaign finance
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2021
See also: Ohio's 15th Congressional District special election, 2021
Ohio's 15th Congressional District special election, 2021 (August 3 Republican primary)
Ohio's 15th Congressional District special election, 2021 (August 3 Democratic primary)
General election
Special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 15
Mike Carey defeated Allison Russo in the special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Carey (R) | 58.3 | 94,501 | |
| Allison Russo (D) | 41.7 | 67,588 | ||
| Total votes: 162,089 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15
Allison Russo defeated Greg Betts in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on August 3, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Allison Russo | 84.2 | 13,704 | |
| Greg Betts | 15.8 | 2,576 | ||
| Total votes: 16,280 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15
The following candidates ran in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on August 3, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Carey | 37.0 | 18,805 | |
| Jeff LaRe | 13.3 | 6,776 | ||
| Ron Hood | 13.1 | 6,676 | ||
| Bob Peterson | 12.6 | 6,407 | ||
| Ruth Edmonds | 10.0 | 5,090 | ||
| Tom Hwang | 4.9 | 2,499 | ||
| Stephanie Kunze | 4.6 | 2,363 | ||
 | Thad Cooperrider | 2.1 | 1,076 | |
| Omar Tarazi | 1.8 | 907 | ||
| John Adams | 0.3 | 173 | ||
| Eric M. Clark | 0.2 | 83 | |
| Total votes: 50,855 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Stewart (R) (Unofficially withdrew)
- Jeffrey Fix (R)
2020
See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Ohio State Senate District 16
Incumbent Stephanie Kunze defeated Crystal Lett in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stephanie Kunze (R) | 50.0 | 106,053 | |
| Crystal Lett (D) | 50.0 | 105,937 | ||
| Total votes: 211,990 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 16
Crystal Lett defeated Troy Doucet and Mark Bailey in the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 16 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Crystal Lett | 78.8 | 23,349 | |
| Troy Doucet | 14.8 | 4,389 | ||
| Mark Bailey | 6.3 | 1,880 | ||
| Total votes: 29,618 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eric Connelly (D)
- Justin Adkins (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 16
Incumbent Stephanie Kunze advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 16 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stephanie Kunze | 100.0 | 13,098 | |
| Total votes: 13,098 | ||||
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Campaign finance
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 Jim Hughes (R) did not seek re-election.
Stephanie Kunze defeated Cathy Johnson in the Ohio State Senate District 16 general election.[2]
| Ohio State Senate, District 16 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Stephanie Kunze |
58.99% | 109,454 | |
| Democratic | Cathy Johnson | 41.01% | 76,077 | |
| Total Votes | 185,531 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Larry Malone ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 16 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Ohio State Senate District 16, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Larry Malone (unopposed) |
100.00% | 24,386 | |
| Total Votes | 24,386 | |||
Stephanie Kunze defeated Aaron Neumann in the Ohio State Senate District 16 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Ohio State Senate District 16, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Stephanie Kunze |
78.63% | 40,547 | |
| Republican | Aaron Neumann | 21.37% | 11,019 | |
| Total Votes | 51,566 | |||
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. Kathy Hoff was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Stephanie Kunze defeated Pat Manley in the Republican primary. Mark Noble ran as a Libertarian candidate. Kunze defeated Hoff and Noble in the general election.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Stephanie Kunze Incumbent |
57.2% | 22,874 | |
| Democratic | Kathy Hoff | 37.7% | 15,058 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Noble | 5.1% | 2,032 | |
| Total Votes | 39,964 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Stephanie Kunze Incumbent |
58.6% | 5,092 |
| Pat Manley | 41.4% | 3,595 |
| Total Votes | 8,687 | |
2012
Kunze won election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 24. Kunze was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Maureen Reedy (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. Thomas Alban ran as a write-in candidate.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephanie Kunze |
51.9% | 32,630 | |
| Democratic | Maureen Reedy | 48% | 30,197 | |
| Independent | Thomas Alban | 0.1% | 89 | |
| Total Votes | 62,916 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2021
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Campaign website
Kunze's campaign website stated the following:
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Stephanie Kunze is running for Congress to bring commonsense conservative values and a perspective and leadership that we need in Washington. She is currently serving her second term in the Ohio Senate representing the people of the 16th Senate District on the western side of Franklin County. Known for her passionate advocacy for small business, education, and health issues important to Ohioans, Stephanie Kunze has successfully championed legislation aimed at reducing the opiate epidemic that is plaguing Ohio’s communities and delivering justice for victims of sexual violence; advocated for efforts to improve Ohio’s business climate; and fought to ensure that Ohio’s students receive the highest quality education possible. Stephanie Kunze is a respected and influential leader at the Ohio Statehouse. She has served as Chairwoman of the Senate Higher Education and Transportation Committees, as well as a member of the Financial Institutions and Technology; Insurance; Agriculture and Natural Resources; and Health, Human Services and Medicaid Committees. She has also been appointed to several boards and commissions, including the Infant Mortality Commission, the Ohio Family Stability Commission, the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund, the Governor’s Executive Workforce Board, and the Commission on Minority Health. Stephanie Kunze believes women can and must have a voice in shaping public policy. She co-sponsored the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, which highlighted the importance of women’s right to vote and promoted their participation in the political process. Serving in the Senate Stephanie continues to be a voice for the fight against infant mortality, maternal morbidity and mortality, and human trafficking. She is a strong advocate for policies promoting women in the workplace, women entrepreneurs, and women-owned businesses, as well as programs that empower women to seek and hold elective office. Stephanie has called Ohio home for more than 25 years. While raising her two daughters with her husband Matt, she dedicated her time to volunteer leadership and service in her community and was elected to the Hilliard City Council in 2009. Her commitment to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs led her to be a founding member of a startup company, Local Level Events, which was created to encourage those who live and work in an area to support their local businesses, schools and community. In addition, she volunteers with groups to address the needs and challenges of poverty in her community. Stephanie Kunze is a member of several local Chambers of Commerce and the Franklin County Farm Bureau. Stephanie Kunze graduated with a degree in English from Indiana University. [8] |
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| —Stephanie Kunze's campaign website (2021)[9] | ||
2020
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2016
Kunze's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Creating Jobs: I know first hand what it takes to create growth and improve small businesses. I will continue to work hard to protect those who create jobs by fighting burdensome government regulations and overbearing taxes. I will stand with and support those who create jobs – not punish them. Lowering Taxes: I will continue the fight to create a friendlier business climate that will enable small businesses to stay or relocate to our great state, creating true economic growth and new job development. Reducing Spending: As today’s families and businesses make tough financial decisions on how to best navigate through these difficult economic circumstances, it’s time their government started doing the same. I believe that our state government should smarter and more efficient. Government should accountable for the taxpayers’ dollars it spends. Finding and eliminating government waste has been one of my highest priorities. Making Health Care More Affordable: Our state has some of the best physicians and hospitals in the country. I believe that health care should remain in the hands of individuals and caregivers – not the government.[8] |
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| —Stephanie Kunze[10] | ||
2014
Kunze's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
Creating Jobs
- Excerpt: "She will continue to work hard to protect those who create jobs by fighting burdensome government regulations and overbearing taxes. Stephanie will continue to support those who create jobs – not punish them."
Lowering Taxes
- Excerpt: "If re-elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, Stephanie Kunze will continue the fight to create a friendlier business climate that will enable small businesses to stay or relocate to our great state. This will allow for true economic growth and for new job creation."
Reducing Spending
- Excerpt: "Stephanie Kunze believes that our state government needs to start running more efficiently and be held accountable for the taxpayers’ dollars it spends. Finding and eliminating government waste has been one of Stephanie Kunze’s top priorities as State Representative."
Making Health Care More Affordable
- Excerpt: "Stephanie Kunze is proud our state has some of the best physicians and hospitals in the country and believes that health care should remain in the hands of individuals and caregivers – not the government."
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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.
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2021
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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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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.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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Personal
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Kunze and her husband, Matt, have two children: Hannah and Abigail. They currently reside in Hilliard, Ohio.[1]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Ohio House of Representatives District 11 |
Officeholder Ohio State Senate District 16 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stephaniekunze.com, "About," accessed September 27, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Stephanie Kunze for Congress, "About," accessed June 24, 2021
- ↑ Kunze for Ohio, "My Priorities," accessed February 29, 2016
- ↑ stephaniekunze.com, "Issues," accessed April 23, 2014
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Ohio State Senate District 16 2017-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives District 24 2013-2016 |
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| Preceded by - |
Hilliard City Council |
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