Matt Kunsman for Licking County Common Pleas Court Judge
A New Conservative Vision For the Common Pleas Court
Meet Magistrate Matt Kunsman
Faith. Family. Freedom.
These values, including personal responsibility, accountability, and hard work, have been instilled in conservative Republican Matt Kunsman from a young age. Raised as a 4-H kid in a small farming and manufacturing community in northwest Ohio, Matt brought these values to central Ohio where he has over 15 years of legal experience.
A magistrate in the Common Pleas Court’s Domestic Relations Division, Matt’s priorities are upholding the law and preserving individual rights. The hallmarks of this campaign will be protecting the rights and property of the citizens of Licking County and ensuring criminals receive the consequences and sentences they deserve.
Endorsed by:
Licking County Republican Party
Matt Dole, Licking County Republican Party Chairman
Pat Tiberi, Former U.S. Congressman
Cheri Hottinger, Commissioner, Ohio Industrial Commission
Kevin Miller, Ohio State Representative
Thad Claggett, Ohio State Representative
Tim Bubb, Licking County Commissioner
Duane Flowers, Licking County Commissioner
Jenny Wells, Licking County Prosecutor
Tricia Moore, Newark City Prosecutor
Roy Van Atta, Licking County Treasurer
Bryan Long, Licking County Recorder
Jeff Hall, Newark City Mayor
Ryan Bubb, Newark City Auditor
Jeff Harris, Newark City Council President
Michael Houser, Newark City Council 1st Ward
Beth Bline, Newark City Council 2nd Ward
Jeff Rath, Newark City Council 3rd Ward
Jonathan Lang, Newark City Council 5th Ward
Doug Marmie, Newark City Council 6th Ward
Dustin Neely, Newark City Council At-Large
Bradley J. Chute, Newark City Council At-Large
Gary Burkholder, Etna Township Trustee
Jennifer Rath, President, Licking County Republican Women
Andrea Chapman, Hebron Village Council
John Uible, Jerry Nethers, Scott McFarland, Cassie Weaver, James Weaver, Wayne and Judy Wright, Brian and Pamela Goss, Margot Hanna, Dr. Jodi Houser, Doug and Rebecca Todora, Steve and Kate Wollenberg, Rose Wingert, Meghann Chute, Kenneth Salsberry Jr., Sue Hannah, Patrick Simpson, William A. Jacks, Michael Mooney, Mike Graham, Bill Hoskinson, Ian Van Kirk, Michael, Simpson, Zach Priest, James R. Heimerl, Cory Zigan, Molly L. Smith, Elward T. Smith Jr., Gina Davis.
Married Julie (Wright) in 2006 and resides in Newark with our daughter.
Graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital Law School.
President-Elect - Licking County Bar Association.
Vice-President - Licking County Government Preservation Society.
Member -
The Federalist Society.
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Newark Lodge #391.
Newark Maennerchor.
Buckeye Firearms Association.
National Rifle Association.
Saint Edwards Catholic Church.
Volunteer / Supporter -
Licking County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #127.
Saint Vincent Haven men’s shelter.
Heartbeats of Central Ohio.
The Common Pleas Court is the front line protecting our homes and families. It plays a vitally important role handling both criminal and civil matters. Many Licking County Residents see the news and are concerned about those who seem to have little regard for the law and the property we work so hard to protect. Given the changes people say are coming to Licking County, the court will be in an important position for voters to get the protection they deserve.
Last year’s ballot measure over cash bail and public safety made clear to Matt that the people do not want to see the issues that plague some of our larger, neighboring cities take root here and the citizens want to see criminals’ behavior properly punished.
Once elected, Matt will be everyone’s judge, not just a judge for his supporters or members of a particular political party. It doesn’t matter if your beliefs fall on the left, right, center, or outside of them all, Matt will serve the future of Licking County as your judge and follow the facts, the Constitution, and the law.