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Huffman to run
for re-election
Republican State Representative Stephen A. Huffman of Tipp City has
announced his intention to run for a second term. Rep. Huffman,
who was first elected to the 80th District in 2014, expects to file his
petitions by the December deadline.
Rep. Huffman, the initially only freshman legislators appointed as vice
chair of a committee, serving in that capacity for Health and Aging
Committee. He is also a member of the Education Committee and
State Government Committee. Huffman was also chairman of the
Healthcare Efficiencies Study, comprised of legislators who conducted
hearings around the state this past summer on how to improve health
care in Ohio. ‘I have greatly enjoyed the first term in
office. We have lowered taxes, passed education reform and
reduced government regulations. I look forward to being reelected
to continue to work on the Ohio House 2020 plan and the four pillars of
health care, education, energy and competitiveness.’
A 1983 graduate of Milton-Union High School, Rep. Huffman attended the
University of Toledo on a football scholarship. He then earned a
medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio (now the University of
Toledo, School of Medicine).
Since earning his medical degree, Huffman has served on the staff at
Upper Valley Medical Center and Wayne Hospital for 18 years, and served
on the Board of Directors for Premier Physician Services until its
recent merger with TeamHealth. He also has served overseas in
underserved regions, conducting medical missions around the globe. In
addition, he was elected to the position of Miami County Coroner in
2012. The 80th District is made up of all of Miami County and the
southern portion of Darke County
Rep. Huffman resides in Tipp City with his wife, Kathryn, and their
five children.
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