About Steve
State Senator Steve Buehrer is a sixth generation resident of Northwest Ohio and was raised in Delta, Ohio. Upon graduation from Delta High School, he attended Bowling Green State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Following college, Buehrer served as an intern for Congressman Paul Gillmor and aide to former State Representative Jo Ann Davidson in the Ohio House of Representatives. Following these experiences, Buehrer served for nearly eight years in the administration of Governor George V. Voinovich in a series of policy and management positions including deputy director of two different state agencies.
During these years of state government service, Buehrer worked his way through night school at Capital University Law School, where he graduated Cum Laude with his Juris Doctor.
In 1998, Buehrer sought and was elected to the office of state representative from Ohio's 82nd House District (Defiance, Fulton and Williams Counties). He was re-elected in November 2000, when his district became the 74th, and again in November 2002 and 2004 with a large majority. Representative Buehrer's leadership was recognized by his peers in the House as he was elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader for both the 124th and 125th General Assembly, becoming the first person from his district to ever serve in a leadership position in the Ohio House. Among his numerous achievements in the House, Buehrer authored major reforms of the civil service and transportation funding systems of Ohio leading to more efficient and effective state operations.
In 2006, Buehrer was elected by an overwhelming majority to represent Ohio's 1st Senate District. Senator Buehrer has been named the vice-chairman of the Public Utilities and Energy Committee and has introduced legislation to protect the second amendment right to bear arms and prohibit human cloning in Ohio.
Senator Buehrer is member of many local organizations, including: the Fulton County Bar Association, the Fulton County Historical Society, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio Township Association, local chambers of commerce, and Ohio Right to Life. He also serves as the state co-chair of the American Legislative Exchange Council, which promotes free enterprise in state legislatures across the nation. Members of ALEC recognized Representative Buehrer's dedication to federalism and individual liberty by awarding him with the prestigious Legislator of the Year Award in 2002. He is a Bowhay and Toll Leadership Fellow through the Council of State Governments and serves in several leadership positions with this organization.
The American Legion Buckeye Boys State recently inducted Senator Buehrer into the organization's Hall of Fame. Marquis' Who's Who in the Midwest continues to recognize Senator Buehrer as one of the most accomplished men and women in the region. Additionally, the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance honored Buehrer with the Patriot Award in 2005 for his work in promoting gun ownership and outdoor sports.
The United Conservatives of Ohio (UCO) have honored Senator Buehrer three times with the Watchdog of the Treasury Award for his strong conservative voting record and named him the Conservative Legislator of the Year at the conclusion of the 125th General Assembly.
Senator Buehrer is a practicing attorney at the law firm of Barber, Kaper, Stamm & Robinson and also operates a small business with his wife. He resides in Delta, Ohio, with his wife, Cathy, and sons, Benjamin, Simon and Daniel.