AFP-OH Recognizes “Lantern of Liberty” Award Winners
COLUMBUS, OH—Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released its list of 2025 “Lantern of Liberty” award winners, highlighting state House and Senate lawmakers for their commitment to championing policies that foster prosperity in Ohio during the 135th General Assembly.
AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil made the following statement:
“We are proud to recognize our ‘Lantern of Liberty’ award winners for the 135th General Assembly. These individuals were key policy champions on many of the priorities within our Buckeye Blueprint policy agenda. These leaders are committed to fostering real solutions that drive opportunity and growth in our communities. Their meaningful work reflects the values of prosperity and freedom that AFP-OH advocates for every day across the Buckeye state.
“It’s important for Ohioans to know which of their elected officials are demonstrating leadership on the policies that will move Ohio from middle of the pack to first in the nation. Our ‘Lantern of Liberty’ winners have prioritized their work around legislation to promote education opportunity, economic prosperity, and government transparency – the policies that make Ohio a better place to live and work. We look forward to continuing our work alongside these champions to create a more prosperous future for all Ohioans.”
AFP-OH recognizes the following “Lantern of Liberty” Award Winners:
Senate: House:
Rob McColley (SD-01) Brian Stewart (HD-12)
Theresa Gavarone (SD-02) Derek Merrin (Fmr. HD-42)
Michele Reynolds (SD-03) Jennifer Gross (HD-45)
George Lang (SD-04) Reggie Stoltzfus (Fmr. HD-50)
Steve Wilson (SD-07) Scott Lipps (Fmr. HD-55)
Steve Huffman (SD-05) Brian Lorenz (HD-60)
Bob Hackett (SD-10) Beth Lear (HD-61)
Matt Huffman (SD-12) Adam Bird (HD-63)
Nathan Manning (SD-13) Melanie Miller (HD-67)
Terry Johnson (SD-14) Thad Claggett (HD-68)
Stephanie Kunze (Fmr. SD-16) Bernie Willis (HD-74)
Shane Wilkin (SD-17) Marilyn John (HD-76)
Jerry Cirino (SD-18) Susan Manchester (HD-78)
Andrew Brenner (SD-19) Angie King (HD-84)
Tim Schaffer (SD-20) Tim Barhorst (HD-85)
Mark Romanchuk (SD-22) Riordan McClain (HD-87)
Matt Dolan (Fmr. SD-24) Bob Peterson (HD-91)
Bill Reineke (SD-26) Ron Ferguson (HD-96)
Kristina Roegner (SD-27) Adam Holmes (HD-97)
Kirk Shuring (Fmr. SD-29) Darrell Kick (Fmr. HD-98)
Brian Chavez (SD-30)
Frank Hoagland (Fmr. SD-30)
Al Landis (SD-31)
Sandy O’Brien (SD-32)
Michael Rulli (Fmr. SD-33)
Background:
Winners of the “Lantern of Liberty” award will be presented with this award during a reception in the Summer of 2025, along with the return of AFP-OH’s Taxpayers’ Torch Award. Previous Taxpayers’ Torch Award winners include Senate President McColley, Senator Jon Husted and Attorney General Dave Yost.
