Buehrer earned his Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education from Bowling Green State University, and graduated Summa Cum Laude.

He later attended Capital University Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor and graduated cum laude.

In the primary election, he faced Jim Hoops, who was also an incumbent member of the Ohio House of Representatives.

[5] Returning to the Senate, Buehrer served as chairman of the Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee for the 128th Ohio General Assembly.

[6] In late November 2010, Governor-elect John Kasich announced that Buehrer would serve as the next director of the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.