Scott Lipps (politician)

Scott Lipps
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 55th district
In office
January 3, 2017 – December 31, 2024
Preceded byRon Maag
Succeeded byMichelle Teska
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Children2
ResidenceFranklin, Ohio
Alma materCollege of Wooster (BA)
DePaul University (MA)
Websitehttps://ohiohouse.gov/members/p-scott-lipps

P. Scott Lipps is an American politician who served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2017 to 2024, where he represented the 55th district. He is a Republican.

Life and career

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Lipps was born in Miamisburg, Ohio, graduating from Miamisburg High School before attending the College of Wooster and DePaul University for his masters.[1] [2]

A small businessman, Lipps opened Sleep Tite Mattress Factory & Showeroom, in Franklin, in 1990.[3]

In 2000, Lipps was elected to the Franklin City Council, where he would serve for sixteen years, including two terms as Mayor of Franklin.[4] He is also involved in several philanthropic and local organizations, including the Masons, Rotary, and Chamber of Commerce.

Ohio House of Representatives

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After serving in the local office for over sixteen years, Lipps decided to seek an open seat in the Ohio House of Representatives in 2016.[5] The seat became vacant when Representative Ron Maag was term-limited after four terms. However, he had a competitive Republican primary, winning by just 398 votes over Steve Muterspaw.

In a safely Republican district, Lipps won the 2016 general election over Democrat Samuel Ronan 79% to 21%.[6]

In a safely Republican district, Lipps won re-election in the 2018 general election over Democrat Jim Stanton 74% to 26%.

Electoral history

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Election results
Year Office Election Votes for Lipps % Opponent Party Votes %
2016 Ohio House of Representatives General 48,427 78.60% Samuel Ronan Democratic 13,184 21.40%
2018 General 39,889 73.6% Jim Staton Democratic 14,306 26.4%
2020 General 54,802 74.7% Erin Rosiello Democratic 18,596 25.3%
2022 General 39,170 74.8% Paul Zorn Democratic 13,167 25.2%

References

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  1. ^ "Three Republicans running for 62nd District state rep race". Retrieved 2017-01-12.
  2. ^ "Election 2016: Rezabek defeats Sparks, returns to State House". Retrieved 2017-01-12.
  3. ^ "Warren County election results". Retrieved 2017-01-12.
  4. ^ "Ohio's nastiest primary: Twitter wars, real estate debt, and a liquor cabinet". Retrieved 2017-01-12.
  5. ^ "Debate over displaying political signs on public property". Retrieved 2017-01-12.
  6. ^ "Our Campaigns - OH State House 62 Race - Nov 08, 2016". Retrieved 2017-01-12.
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Political offices
Preceded by Ohio House of Representatives, 55th District
2017–2024
Succeeded by
Michelle Teska