Kyle Koehler | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ross McGregor |
| Succeeded by | Monica Robb Blasdel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1961 Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dr. Kathrin Koehler Psy.D |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Wright State University |
| Profession | Software/Mechanical Engineer |
Kyle Koehler (born October 5, 1961) represented Ohio's 79th district in the Ohio House of Representatives from January 2015 to December 2023.
Koehler (pronounced "kay-ler") was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, attended Springfield's Catholic Central High School and then Wright State University. He and his family own a small business in Springfield.[1]
In 2014, Koehler opted to make his first run for elected office, and decided to run for the Ohio House of Representatives to replace Ross McGregor who was term-limited. He faced Democrat Darryl Jackson in a competitive seat.[2] Koehler went on to defeat Jackson 61%-39%.[3]
In 2016, Koehler faced a challenge from Democrat Alex Wendt. Koehler won re-election in another 61%-39% victory.[4]
In 2018, Koehler faced a challenge from Democrat Amanda Finfrock.[5] Koehler won the 2018 general election by 19% in a 59.5%-40.5% victory.[6]
In 2020, Koehler faced Cynthia Richards in his last campaign for State Representative (due to term-limits).[7] Koehler won the 2020 general election by 26% in a 63.1%-36.9% victory.[8]
Koehler won each of his general elections in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020 by margins of 22%, 22%, 19%, and 26% points respectively in a district that is considered a 50-50 district for Presidential Elections.
Representative Koehler chaired the Ohio House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee during the 133rd and 134th General Assemblies.
- ^ "About Kyle". Retrieved 2014-12-11.
- ^ "Koehler, Jackson vie for Statehouse seat". Dayton Daily News. Dayton. 2014-10-11. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
- ^ "Koehler wins Ohio House seat". Springfield News Sun. Springfield. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
- ^ "Republicans sweep Clark County Statehouse races". Dayton Daily News. Dayton. 2016-11-08.
- ^ "Secretive ads accuse Springfield lawmaker of not doing job". Springfield News Sun. Springfield. 2018-10-06.
- ^ "Kyle Koehler wins third term by large margin". Springfield News Sun. Springfield. 2018-11-07.
- ^ "Political newcomer faces off against seasoned incumbent in race for Ohio House 79 seat". Springfield News Sun. Springfield. 2018-10-06.
- ^ "Incumbent Koehler presumed winner in Ohio House race". Springfield News Sun. Springfield. 2018-11-07.