John Boehner is an American politician and former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 2011 to 2015. A longtime member of the Republican Party, he represented Ohio's 8th congressional district for nearly 25 years, from 1991 until his retirement in 2015. His district encompassed rural and suburban communities near Cincinnati and Dayton.
During his tenure in Congress, Boehner became known for his leadership within the Republican Party, eventually rising to the position of House Speaker during a period of significant political polarization. His legislative career focused on fiscal policy, healthcare reform, and budgetary matters. Boehner's time as Speaker coincided with major political battles, including government shutdowns and debt ceiling negotiations.