Huffman Elected as Ohio Senate Majority Floor Leader

COLUMBUS - The Senate today unanimously elected State Senator Matt Huffman(R-Lima) to serve as the Senate Majority Floor Leader for the 133rd General Assembly.

"I am grateful for the additional faith my colleagues have placed in me to help serve the interests of their communities and neighbors across the state as a member of the Senate leadership team," said Huffman.

As Majority Floor Leader, Senator Huffman will be responsible for the development and implementation of the agenda for the majority party.

Other members of leadership include Senator Larry Obhof (R-Medina) serving his second term as President of the Ohio Senate for the 133rd General Assembly and Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) as President Pro Tempore. Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) was selected as Majority Whip

“Matt has been a strong addition to our leadership team, and I welcome his continued service in his new role as Majority Floor Leader,” said Obhof.

Senator Huffman resides in Lima, Ohio with his wife Sheryl where they have raised four children: Clare, Matthew, Ellen and Sam.