U.S. Term Limits has announced the appointment of Kevin Coughlin as the new Ohio State Chair, succeeding recently elected U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno. Coughlin, a former state legislator with significant public service experience, will lead efforts to promote congressional term limits in Ohio. With a political career spanning the Ohio House of Representatives from 1996 to 2001 and the Ohio Senate from 2001 to 2011, Coughlin has firsthand knowledge of legislative processes. After leaving elected office, he founded Lexington Companies and served as Clerk of the Stow Municipal Court, demonstrating a commitment to public service beyond traditional political roles.
Moreno expressed confidence in Coughlin's ability to advance term limits, stating that the American people strongly support limiting congressional tenure. Coughlin echoed this sentiment, highlighting that polls show Ohioans across political spectrums unite in their desire for congressional term limits. Coughlin's recent political experience includes running as the Republican nominee for Ohio's 13th Congressional District in 2024, where he narrowly lost to an incumbent in a district that had not elected a Republican in fifty years. This recent campaign experience may provide strategic insights for his term limits advocacy.
Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, praised Coughlin's appointment, expressing optimism about passing a term limits resolution in Ohio. The organization views Coughlin's extensive background in public service and private sector leadership as valuable assets in their grassroots advocacy. Beyond his political work, Coughlin serves on multiple boards, including the Capitol Square Foundation and Western Reserve Hospital Community Business Leaders Council. His diverse involvement in community organizations demonstrates a broad commitment to public engagement.
The appointment comes at a critical time when public frustration with career politicians continues to grow. By advocating for term limits, Coughlin and U.S. Term Limits aim to transform congressional service from a lifelong career to a period of genuine public service. The organization's efforts in Ohio represent a significant state-level push in the national movement for congressional term limits, which has gained momentum as voters express dissatisfaction with entrenched political leadership. Coughlin's combination of legislative experience, recent campaign insights, and community involvement positions him to effectively mobilize support across Ohio's political landscape.
