Kyle Koehler

Kyle Koehler
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
January 5, 2015 – December 31, 2022
Preceded byRoss McGregor
Succeeded byMonica Robb Blasdel
Personal details
Born (1961-10-05) October 5, 1961 (age 63)
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDr. Kathrin Koehler Psy.D
Children5
Residence(s)Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materWright State University
ProfessionSoftware/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.

  1. ^ "About Kyle". Retrieved 2014-12-11.
  2. ^ "Koehler, Jackson vie for Statehouse seat". Dayton Daily News. Dayton. 2014-10-11. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
  3. ^ "Koehler wins Ohio House seat". Springfield News Sun. Springfield. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
  4. ^ "Republicans sweep Clark County Statehouse races". Dayton Daily News. Dayton. 2016-11-08.
  5. ^ "Secretive ads accuse Springfield lawmaker of not doing job". Springfield News Sun. Springfield. 2018-10-06.
  6. ^ "Kyle Koehler wins third term by large margin". Springfield News Sun. Springfield. 2018-11-07.
  7. ^ "Political newcomer faces off against seasoned incumbent in race for Ohio House 79 seat". Springfield News Sun. Springfield. 2018-10-06.
  8. ^ "Incumbent Koehler presumed winner in Ohio House race". Springfield News Sun. Springfield. 2018-11-07.