Senate President Pro Tempore Kirk Schuring

(R-Canton)
2 Terms
Senate District 29
Rm. 220
614-466-0626

schuring@ohiosenate.gov
Official Website

Biographical Information

Born: 1953
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Darlene
Children: Two
Education: Attended Kent State University, Perry High School
Community Activities: Canton Jaycees, Canton Urban League, North Canton/Canton Regional Chambers of Commerce

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

Senate President Pro Tempore (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
Senate Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2022)
House Speaker Pro Tempore (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
House Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2016)
House (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2018)
Senate (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: Senate, 2002-present, House of Representatives, 1993-2002

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio Senate 29th District 2022
General Vote: 95,571 of 95,571 (100%)
Primary Vote: 6,744 of 6,744 (100%)
Endorsements: Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (primary); Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC (primary); Ohio Education Association (general); Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (primary); Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary)

Ohio Senate 29th District 2018
General Vote: 74,110 of 123,746 (59%)
Primary Vote: 22,127 of 22,127 (100%)

Ohio House 48th District 2016
General Vote: 44,989 of 44,989 (100%)
Primary Vote: 20,148 of 20,148 (100%)

Ohio House 48th District 2014
General Vote: 28,267 of 28,267 (100%)
Primary Vote: 5,942 of 5,942 (100%)

Ohio House 48th District 2012
General Vote: 32,810 of 57,225 (57%)
Primary Vote: 11,850 of 11,850 (100%)

Ohio House 51st District 2010
General Vote: 31,793 of 45,835 (69%)
Primary Vote: 11,290 of 11,290 (100%)

U.S. House 16th District 2008
General Vote: 115,465 of 257,263 (44%)
Primary Vote: 32,503 of 68,720 (47%)

Ohio Senate 29th District 2006
General Vote: 40,387 of 73,937 (54%)
Primary Vote: 24,839 of 24,839 (100%)

Committee Assignments
General Government
Vice Chair
Rules & Reference
Vice Chair
Finance
Insurance
Key Legislative Staff
Andrea Bush, Senior Legislative Aide
andrea.bush@ohiosenate.gov

Sponsored Legislation
SB 2
Property Tax
SB 3
Community Revitalization
SB 4
Film Tax Credit
SB 5
Workforce Voucher Program
SB 6
Governance Policies
SB 7
Month and Grant Designation
SB 8
Motor Vehicle History Report
SB 9
Medical Marijuana
SB 115
Dental Care Services
SB 118
Income Tax Credit
SB 120
Land Banks
SR 1
Salaries
SR 2
Mileage Reimbursement
SR 24
Senate Rules
SCR 4
Ethics Code
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