Matthew Kishman

Matthew Kishman
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 50th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2024
Preceded byReggie Stoltzfus
Personal details
PartyRepublican
EducationYoungstown State University
Websitewww.votekishman.com

Matthew Kishman is an American politician serving as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 50th district.[1]

Kishman graduated from Minerva High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Youngstown State University, where he played football as an offensive lineman. He worked as director of operations for his family's business, Kishman's IGA Markets, and also served on the Minerva Chamber Board of Directors and on Minerva Village Council.[2] He is on the Ohio Ireland Trade Commission.[3]

A Republican, he was elected in the 2024 Ohio House of Representatives election.[4]

Committee assignments

As of June 2026, Kishman serves on the following committees in the Ohio House.[5]

  • Local Government (vice chair)
  • Commerce and Labor
  • Public Safety
  • Small Business

References

  1. ↑ "Matthew Kishman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ Byer, Kelly. "Republicans win Ohio House races in greater Stark County area". Canton Repository. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  3. ↑ https://ohiohouse.gov/members/matthew-kishman/biography#:~:text=State%20Representative%20Matthew%20Kishman%20is,Farm%20Bureau%20and%20the%20NRA.
  4. ↑ "Representative Matthew Kishman - District 50". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Standing and Select Committees of the Ohio House of Representatives, 136th General Assembly". Ohio House of Representatives. June 3, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.