Senator Lehner joins Ohio Gov. John Kasich as he signs the school grading formula overhaul approved by Lehner's Education Committee.
Senator Lehner joins Ohio Gov. John Kasich as he signs the school grading formula overhaul approved by Lehner's Education Committee.
 Peggy Lehner is sworn in as state Senator for the 6th Ohio Senate District. Administering the oath of office is Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWIne.
Peggy Lehner is sworn in as state Senator for the 6th Ohio Senate District. Administering the oath of office is Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWIne.
 Senator Lehner testifies on legislation before a Senate committee.
Senator Lehner testifies on legislation before a Senate committee.
Senator Lehner joins Governor Kasich and other legislators for the signing of House Bill 78, which bans post-viability abortions in Ohio
Senator Lehner joins Governor Kasich and other legislators for the signing of House Bill 78, which bans post-viability abortions in Ohio
 Senators Jones, Lehner, and Manning prepare for Senate Session to convene.
Senators Jones, Lehner, and Manning prepare for Senate Session to convene.
 Senator Lehner offers sponsor testimony on legislation that address E-waste disposal in Ohio.
Senator Lehner offers sponsor testimony on legislation that address E-waste disposal in Ohio.
The Senator addresses reports regarding funding for the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care for Ohio.
The Senator addresses reports regarding funding for the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care for Ohio.
 
 

Peggy Lehner is currently serving her first full term as the State Senator for the 6th Ohio Senate District, representing portions of Montgomery County. Lehner is no stranger to public service, having served one term in the Ohio House of Representatives as well as 10 years as a member of Kettering City Council.  Prior to serving on City Council, Senator Lehner served on the Ohio Ethics Commission, serving two terms as the Commission Chair. 

 
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Sen. Peggy Lehner Discusses the 3rd Grade Reading Requirement

06.04.13 - Governor Signs Lehner Bill To Improve 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee

 
STATEHOUSE -

State Senator Peggy Lehner today announced that her legislation, Senate Bill 21, has been signed into law by Governor John R. Kasich. The bill will make adjustments and improvements to Ohio’s Third Grade Reading

 
 

05.08.13 - Correcting The Record On Common Core Education Standards

 

Few people outside of education circles had ever heard of the Common Core, but that changed recently when a national talk show host started railing against this initiative. From such punditry the phones and mailboxes of state legislators have been lighting up ever since.

 
 

05.08.13 - Want To Learn More About Common Core? Find Out Here:

 

If you are confused by conflicting opinions of Common Core, you are in the right place. Below you will find several links to help you better understand this initiative.

 
 
 
 
 

Senate District 6

 
Counties: Montgomery (part)
 
 

Contact Senator Lehner

 
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, Ground Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-4538
Email Senator Lehner
 

Background

 
Hometown : Kettering
Party : Republican
Elected Experience :

State Senator since 2011, 2009; State Representative,
2009-2011; Kettering City Council, 1998-2008


Current Term : Expires December 2016 / Eligible to run for another four-year term