Matt Lynch
| Matt Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 76th district | |
| In office April 16, 2012-December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Brigid Matheney |
| Succeeded by | Sarah LaTourette |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Laura |
| Residence | Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, Ohio |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Matt Lynch is a Republican former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.[1] He was appointed to the position in April 2012.[2] He considered running for the seat in 2010, but decided not to when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.[3] In November 2012 Lynch was elected as representative for the 76th District, which replaces the 98th District.[4]
Lynch practiced law for 30 years for his family owned law firm and was elected Trustee of Bainbridge Township in 2007. In 2011 Lynch ran for Chardon Municipal Judge, but lost to Democrat Terri Stupica.[5] He is married with grandchildren.[1]
In 2014, Lynch launched a primary election challenge against Congressman Dave Joyce, claiming to be the more conservative candidate.[6] Joyce won the primary with 55% of the vote, and easily won the November general election.[7][8] Sarah LaTourette was elected to replace Lynch in the Ohio House.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Matt Lynch, Representative". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ↑ Rusek, Joan (5 April 2012). "Bainbridge lawyer Matt Lynch will fill vacant 98th District Ohio House seat". Sun News. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ↑ Betz, Lindsay (18 February 2010). "Bainbridge Trustee Matt Lynch will not seek state office". Sun News. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ↑ Byrne, Brian (7 November 2012). "Matt Lynch wins Ohio House of Representatives District 76 race". Sun News. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ↑ "Terri L. Stupica elected Chardon Municipal Court judge (with video)". news-herald.com. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ↑ "Congressman Dave Joyce faces conservative challenge from State Rep. Matt Lynch". Plain Dealer. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ↑ "Rep. Dave Joyce withstands Tea Party challenge from Matt Lynch | cleveland.com". cleveland.com. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Election 2014: Ohio, national and local results | cleveland.com". cleveland.com. Retrieved 6 November 2014.