Stephanie holds a bachelor's degree in English from Indiana University. She is married to her husband, Matt, with whom she has two daughters. Their family lives in Dublin, Ohio. 

Stephanie is a founding member of localevel.com. 

Stephanie L. Kunze currently serves as a state senator in State Senate District 16. She was elected to this position in 2016 and is serving her second term. She was previously served as a state representative in State House District 24. She was elected in 2012 and served for 2 terms. She also served as a member of the Hilliard City Council.

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Supports economic strategies and sponsors legislation to create employment opportunities for Ohioans.

Supports economic strategies and job creation opportunities for state residents. 

- Supports economic strategies and job creation opportunities for state residents. 

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As a state representative, supported legislation aiding human trafficking survivors in workforce reintegration and enhancing penalties for prostitution-related offenses, domestic violence, and college campus hazing.

As a state representative, supported legislation that helps human trafficking survivors re-enter the workforce and increases penalties for prostitution-related offenses, domestic violence, and college campus hazing.

- As a state representative, supported legislation that helps human trafficking survivors re-enter the workforce and increases penalties for prostitution-related offenses, domestic violence, and college campus hazing.

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As of August 21, 2024, Stephanie L. Kunze’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

As a state representative, sponsored a bill for $100 million in school district funding for construction and renovation.

As a state representative, sponsored a bill providing "$100 million to districts statewide" for construction and renovation.

Believes all children deserve an equal opportunity to a quality education and as a state representative, voted to increase public school funding.

As a state representative, voted to increase public school funding to more "than at any time in Ohio's history."

As a state representative, secured additional funding for school security and authored a bill to help schools prevent violence and identify troubled students.

- As a state representative, sponsored a bill providing "$100 million to districts statewide" for construction and renovation.
- As a state representative, voted to increase public school funding to more "than at any time in Ohio's history."
- As a state representative, secured additional funding for school security and authored a bill to help schools prevent violence and identify troubled students.

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Believes women are underrepresented in policy-making, saying, "As one of only eight women in the Ohio Senate, [she] provides an important voice for women in the policy-making process."

Said, "As one of only eight women in the Ohio Senate, [she] provides an important voice for women in the policy-making process."

- Said, "As one of only eight women in the Ohio Senate, [she] provides an important voice for women in the policy-making process."

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Stephanie L. Kunze

Supports local economic development and community investment.

Supports measures to protect and empower women.

As a state representative, sponsored laws to support victims of sexual abuse, human trafficking, and domestic violence.

Plans to address healthcare issues affecting children.

Believes in the importance of quality education from kindergarten to the workforce, and as a state representative, pushed for "historic investments" in school districts.

As a leader in school safety, secured additional funding for school security and authored a bill to enhance schools' ability to prevent violence and support troubled students.

- As a state representative, sponsored a bill providing "$100 million to districts statewide" for construction and renovation.
- As a state representative, voted to increase public school funding to more "than at any time in Ohio's history."

Authored a bill to create a special commission that highlights the historic effort to give women the right to vote and advances the empowerment of women in the political process.

Stephanie graduated from Indiana University with a degree in English. She and her husband, Matt, live in Dublin, Ohio, where they raised their two daughters.

Stephanie L. Kunze is currently serving her second term in the Ohio Senate representing the 16th Senate District. She previously served two terms in the Ohio House of Representatives and was a member of Hilliard City Council.

Stephanie L. Kunze is currently serving her second term in the Ohio Senate, representing the 16th Senate District. She was previously elected to 2 terms in the Ohio House of Representatives and served on the Hilliard City Council.

- Supports economic strategies and sponsors legislation to create employment opportunities for Ohioans.

- As a state representative, supported legislation aiding human trafficking survivors in workforce reintegration and enhancing penalties for prostitution-related offenses, domestic violence, and college campus hazing.

As a state representative, voted to increase public school funding.

- As a state representative, sponsored a bill for $100 million in school district funding for construction and renovation.
- As a state representative, voted to increase public school funding.

- Believes women are underrepresented in policy-making, saying, "As one of only eight women in the Ohio Senate, [she] provides an important voice for women in the policy-making process."

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- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is a limit of 4 successive terms. 