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Matt was born and raised in Lima. He holds a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Notre Dame and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He is married to his wife, Sheryl, with whom he has 4 children and 9 grandchildren. He is a board member of Quest Academy Community School, where he is also a volunteer attorney. He is a member of member of St. Charles Church. 

Matt currently works as a managing member at his father's law firm, Huffman, Kelley, Brock & Gottschalk. 

Matt Huffman currently serves as a state senator in State Senate District 12. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his 2nd term. He is a former Senate president. He was elected to that position in 2020 and was unable to run for re-election in 2024 due to term limits. He previously served as a state representative in State House District 12. He was elected to this position in 2016 and served for 2 terms. He served as a state representative in State House District 4. He was elected to that position in 2006 and served for 4 terms. He also served as a member of the Lima City Council and as the council president for 8 years. 

THE OHIO SENATE, Matt Huffman Biography

Advocated for using innovative ideas to address modern issues.

Advocates to remove "unnecessary government regulations and fees..."

Advocates for reducing taxes and supported lowering state income taxes for citizens and small business owners and removing the Ohio estate tax.

Believes the national debt is a significant concern and believes states "must take back the power they have relinquished to the federal government..." to address US national debt.

- Advocated for using innovative ideas to address modern issues.
- Advocates to remove "unnecessary government regulations and fees..."
- Advocates for reducing taxes and supported lowering state income taxes for citizens and small business owners and removing the Ohio estate tax.
- Believes the national debt is a significant concern and believes states "must take back the power they have relinquished to the federal government..." to address US national debt.

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- Advocated for more efficient government.

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Matt Huffman

Matt Huffman was born and raised in Lima, where he and his wife, Sheryl, raised their four children.

Matt Huffman is a local attorney. He has served on city council and in the State House and Senate.

Matt Huffman has been elected to serve on city council, and in the State House and Senate.

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