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. He was appointed to the position in April 2012. He considered running for the seat in 2010, but decided not to when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. In November 2012 Lynch was elected as representative for the 76th District, which replaces the 98th District.

Matt Lynch has practiced law for 35 years for his family 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. Matt Lynch is married with 10 grandchildren.

In 2014, Lynch launched a primary election challenge against Congressman Dave Joyce. Joyce won the primary with 55% of the vote, and easily won the November general election.Sarah LaTourette was elected to replace Lynch in the Ohio House. In June 2015, Lynch launched his 2016 campaign for Congress, eventually losing the Republican primary to David Joyce.

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