Kyle Koehler
2025 - Present
2028
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Kyle Koehler (Republican Party) is a member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 10. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.
Koehler (Republican Party) ran for election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 10. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Kyle Koehler earned a B.S. in computer science from Wright State University in 1984. His career experience includes working as a vice president at his family business, K.K. Tool. Koehler worked with government contractors for the Air Force and Navy as a senior software engineer.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Koehler was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Conservation Committee, Chair
- House Primary and Secondary Education Committee
- Technology and Innovation Committee
2019-2020
Koehler was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Conservation Committee, Chair
- Federalism Committee
- House Primary and Secondary Education Committee
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 and Rural Development, Vice chair |
| • Education and Career Readiness |
| • Federalism and Interstate Relations |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Koehler served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Economic and Workforce Development |
| • Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Ohio State Senate District 10
Kyle Koehler defeated Dan McGregor in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kyle Koehler (R) | 65.2 | 108,244 |
 | Dan McGregor (D)  | 34.8 | 57,702 | |
| Total votes: 165,946 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 10
Dan McGregor advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 10 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan McGregor | 100.0 | 10,409 |
| Total votes: 10,409 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 10
Kyle Koehler defeated Carolyn Destefani in the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 10 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kyle Koehler | 63.7 | 24,649 |
| Carolyn Destefani | 36.3 | 14,030 | ||
| Total votes: 38,679 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Koehler in this election.
2022
Kyle Koehler did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Kyle Koehler defeated Cynthia Richards in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 79 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kyle Koehler (R) | 63.1 | 32,705 |
| Cynthia Richards (D) | 36.9 | 19,127 | ||
| Total votes: 51,832 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 79
Cynthia Richards advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 79 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cynthia Richards | 100.0 | 5,723 | |
| Total votes: 5,723 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Kyle Koehler advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 79 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kyle Koehler | 100.0 | 6,607 |
| Total votes: 6,607 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Kyle Koehler defeated Amanda Finfrock in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 79 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kyle Koehler (R) | 59.4 | 23,387 |
 | Amanda Finfrock (D) | 40.6 | 16,016 | |
| Total votes: 39,403 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 79
Amanda Finfrock advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 79 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Finfrock | 100.0 | 4,010 |
| Total votes: 4,010 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Kyle Koehler advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 79 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kyle Koehler | 100.0 | 7,272 |
| Total votes: 7,272 | |||
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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 Kyle Koehler defeated Alex Wendt in the Ohio House of Representatives District 79 general election.[2]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 79 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kyle Koehler Incumbent |
60.53% | 29,687 | |
| Democratic | Alex Wendt | 39.47% | 19,360 | |
| Total Votes | 49,047 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Alex Wendt ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 79 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 79, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Alex Wendt (unopposed) |
100.00% | 6,922 | |
| Total Votes | 6,922 | |||
Incumbent Kyle Koehler ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 79 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 79, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Kyle Koehler Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,488 | |
| Total Votes | 13,488 | |||
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. Darrell Jackson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Kyle Koehler defeated Rick Chimento and Argeri Lagos in the Republican primary. Koehler defeated Jackson in the general election.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Kyle Koehler |
60.7% | 19,157 | |
| Democratic | Darrell Jackson | 39.3% | 12,388 | |
| Total Votes | 31,545 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Kyle Koehler |
53.7% | 6,221 |
| Argeri Lagos | 36.1% | 4,179 |
| Rick Chimento | 10.2% | 1,185 |
| Total Votes | 11,585 | |
Endorsements
In 2014, Koehler's endorsements included the following:[6]
- Jim Jordan, United States Congressman
- Ohio Right To Life PAC
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB Safe TRUST)
- National Rifle Association (NRA)
- Buckeye Firearms Association
- Ohio Pro-Life Action
- Conservative Republican Leadership Committee (CRLC)
- Citizens for Community Values (CCV-Action)
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC of Ohio Valley)
- Ohio Citizens PAC
Campaign themes
2024
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2020
Kyle Koehler did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Koehler's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[7]
Lower Taxes, Smaller Government
- Excerpt: "The Government does not create wealth. People create wealth by freely pursuing their dreams without being taxed every inch of the way. I will vote to lower our taxes and cut government spending."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "I understand that government enables small businesses to thrive by lowering their taxes and removing obstacles to their growth. In order for jobs to stay here and for new jobs to relocate here, we must ensure that the cost of doing business in Ohio is lower than comparable costs in neighboring states."
Pro-Life
- Excerpt: "I believe that life begins at conception and I will vote to protect the most vulnerable members of our society from birth until natural death."
Property Taxes
- Excerpt: "Personal property rights were fundamental to our founding fathers. Property taxes steal away our right of ownership - leaving us as merely tenants paying rent (taxes). I will fight to find a different and constitutional way to fund education, fire, police and special services without robbing people of their rights-of-ownership. "
2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: " I am a proud gun owner and enjoy recreational shooting. I understand the necessity of the 2nd Amendment, and I will always support the individual right to keep and bear arms. I have my CCW and I believe the 2nd Amendment has very little to do with hunting and everything to do with protection of self and freedom."
Campaign finance summary
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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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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Ohio State Senate District 10 |
Officeholder Ohio State Senate District 10 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Kyle Koehler for Ohio State Senate, "About Kyle Koehler," accessed February 27, 2025
- ↑ 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
- ↑ votekoehler.com, "Endorsements," accessed April 28, 2014
- ↑ votekoehler.com, "Issues," accessed April 28, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Hackett (R) |
Ohio State Senate District 10 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Ross McGregor (R) |
Ohio House of Representatives District 79 2015-2022 |
Succeeded by Monica Robb Blasdel (R) |
