Chabot has used his political organization to pay his son-in-law nearly $200,000 and up to eight-times the industry standard for a monthly retainer to manage a website.

Chabot Used Campaign Funds To Pay His Son-In-Law Kevin Bischof’s Firm, Right Turn Design, For Web Design. “U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot's campaign has paid his son-in-law's company more than $150,000 for website design and other internet services over the last six years. Kevin Bischof, who married Chabot's daughter Erica in 2006, runs consulting firm Right Turn Design. On his LinkedIn page, Bischof says he started the company in 2010 as ‘a premier new media partner for conservative campaigns and organizations.’ Chabot, a Westwood Republican, began using Right Turn Design soon after Bischof launched the firm, paying out between $40,000 and $58,000 for each two-year election cycle, according to campaign finance reports. Right Turn Design has earned internet consulting fees from the congressman's re-election account, as well as from Chabot's leadership PAC, WinNovember, which currently appears to be inactive. So far this year, Chabot's campaign has paid Right Turn Design about $11,000, records show.” [ Enquirer, 11/4/17]

HEADLINE: “Chabot's Campaign Paid $150K To Family; While Legal, Groups Question Spending” [Cincinnati Enquirer, 11/4/17]

HEADLINE: “Rep. Steve Chabot’s Campaign Has Paid Son-In-Law’s Firm More Than $150,000 For Web Consulting” [USA Today, 11/3/17]

HEADLINE: “Chabot Campaign Pays $150K To Son-in-Law's Firm” [The Hotline, 11/6/17]

Kevin Bischof Was President, Founder, And Web Strategist At Web Design Firm Right Turn Design, LLC. Kevin Bischof listed his occupation as “President and Web Strategist” at Right Turn Design, LLC. He described his role, “Kevin Bischof is a web developer and new media strategist with over 20 years of experience. A member of the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC), Kevin has participated in political campaigns for over 20 years and traces his passion to long days canvassing with fellow College Republicans, at the College of Wooster, for US Representative 's campaign in 's then 16th District. In 2011 Kevin founded Right Turn Design, LLC as a premier new media partner for conservative campaigns and organizations. In 2015 Right Turn Design, LLC was a finalist for the 2015 Campaigns & Elections Reed Award for producing the successful ballot initiative website for the Cincinnati Museum Center, Yes on 8 - My Union Terminal. In 2019, Right Turn Design, LLC became the winner of the 2019 Campaigns & Elections Reed Award for the Best Website for Congressional Campaign for producing the Chabot for Congress campaign website.” [Kevin Bischof, LinkedIn, accessed 6/2/20]

Right Turn Design, LLC Was Registered To Kevin Bischof In Ohio. According to its Articles of Organization, Right Turn Design, LLC was registered to Kevin Bischof in Ohio. [Ohio Secretary of State, Right Turn Design, 12/22/10]

Kevin Bischof Was Steve Chabot’s Son-In-Law And Was Married To Chabot’s Daughter Erica. “Steve and his wife Donna live in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Westwood. The Chabots have two adult children, Erica and Randy. The Chabots are also the proud grandparents of Reed Bischof, son of Erica and son-in-law Kevin Bischof.” [Steve Chabot for Congress, 6/2/20]

Chabot Payments to Right Turn Design, LLC Payer Purpose Date Amount Steve Chabot for Congress Web Design Consulting 1/1/2011 $2,500.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Design Consulting 1/31/2011 $2,500.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Design Consulting 3/2/2011 $1,000.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Consulting 4/20/2011 $2,000.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Consulting 7/2/2011 $2,000.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Design Consulting 7/12/2011 $1,000.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Design Consulting 8/15/2011 $1,000.00

Steve Chabot for Congress Web Design Consulting 9/2/2011 $1,000.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Design Consulting 9/25/2011 $1,000.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Consulting 11/3/2011 $2,019.98 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Consulting 1/1/2012 $1,000.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Consulting 3/8/2012 $2,000.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Consulting 4/15/2012 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Consulting 5/17/2012 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Online Consulting Fee 9/16/2012 $4,560.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consultanting 10/12/2012 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 11/16/2012 $1,181.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 12/14/2012 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Design Consutlting 1/9/2013 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Design Consulting 2/22/2013 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Web Design 4/5/2013 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting Fee 4/29/2013 $3,420.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 5/18/2013 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 6/4/2013 $1,100.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 6/28/2013 $2,280.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consutlting 7/13/2013 $2,280.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 8/13/2013 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consutling 9/17/2013 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 10/12/2013 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 11/13/2013 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 12/18/2013 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 12/18/2013 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 1/15/2014 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 2/15/2014 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 3/16/2014 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 4/25/2014 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 5/24/2014 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 6/2/2014 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 7/15/2014 $2,280.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 9/9/2014 $1,140.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 11/7/2014 $1,640.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Online Consulting 12/7/2014 $1,640.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Online Consulting 2/6/2015 $4,920.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Online Consulting 3/3/2015 $1,640.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Onlin Consulting 4/14/2015 $1,640.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Online Consulting 5/26/2015 $1,640.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Online Consulting 6/1/2015 $4,247.90 Steve Chabot for Congress Online Consulting 6/11/2015 $1,640.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Online Consulting 7/2/2015 $6,037.90 Steve Chabot for Congress Online Consulting 8/14/2015 $1,640.00

Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 12/14/2015 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 12/21/2015 $1,640.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 1/15/2016 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 2/29/2016 $3,260.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 3/2/2016 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 3/9/2016 $1,700.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 4/6/2016 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 5/3/2016 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 5/3/2016 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 6/1/2016 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 7/15/2016 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 7/26/2016 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 8/4/2016 $2,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 9/2/2016 $1,680.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 10/5/2016 $1,680.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 10/31/2016 $1,680.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 11/14/2016 $1,680.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 12/12/2016 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 1/6/2017 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 2/8/2017 $3,310.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 3/8/2017 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 5/1/2017 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 6/1/2017 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 9/1/2017 $1,680.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 10/1/2017 $1,680.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 10/13/2017 $1,680.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 12/1/2017 $1,680.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 2/20/2018 $1,680.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 4/2/2018 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 4/23/2018 $1,580.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 5/21/2018 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 7/1/2018 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 7/20/2018 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 8/15/2018 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 11/2/2018 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 3/13/2019 $1,885.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 6/3/2019 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress On-Line Consulting 8/1/2019 $3,260.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Digital 11/5/2019 $4,890.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Digital 11/19/2019 $1,630.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Digital 2/5/2020 $3,320.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Digital 3/16/2020 $1,735.00 Steve Chabot for Congress Digital 6/16/2020 $5,956.40

WinNovember Political Action Online Fundraising Fee 8/24/2012 $3.20 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Oct 10/9/2012 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Secure Web Hosting 5/7/2012 $159.68 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Aug 8/7/2012 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Online Fundraising Fee 7/26/2012 $7.55 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Jul 8/1/2012 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Sep 9/30/2012 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Online Fundraising Fee 7/25/2012 $2.78 Committee WinNovember Political Action Logo Design 4/23/2012 $400.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Apr 5/15/2012 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Online Fundraising Fee 9/4/2012 $1.75 Committee WinNovember Political Action Ssl Certificate 4/23/2012 $399.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Web Page Consulting 11/15/2012 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Online Fundraising Fee 7/25/2012 $1.62 Committee WinNovember Political Action Online Fundraising Fee 8/23/2012 $3.50 Committee WinNovember Political Action Domain Name Purchase 5/7/2012 $123.31 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - May 5/15/2012 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - June 6/30/2012 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Online Fundraising Fee 8/24/2012 $1.75 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consutling - Dec 12/10/2012 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Oct 10/30/2014 $500.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Jun 6/30/2014 $500.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - May 6/30/2014 $500.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Apr 6/30/2014 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Jan 1/31/2014 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting Feb-Apr 3/31/2014 $2,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Online Payment Services - Reissue 7/31/2013 $850.00 Committee

WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - May Reissue 7/31/2013 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Jun 7/31/2013 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting - Jul 7/31/2013 $1,000.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internety Consulting (Nov) 12/31/2014 $500.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting (Dec) 12/31/2014 $500.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting (Jun) 6/30/2015 $500.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting (May) 6/30/2015 $500.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting (Mar) 6/30/2015 $500.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting (Feb) 6/30/2015 $500.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting (Apr) 6/30/2015 $500.00 Committee WinNovember Political Action Internet Consulting (Jan) 1/31/2015 $500.00 Committee TOTAL $196,347.32 [Federal Election Commission, Steve Chabot for Congress, accessed 6/2/20; Federal Election Commission, Steve Chabot for Congress, 7/15/20; Federal Election Commission, WinNovember Political Action Committee, accessed 6/2/20]

WinNovember Was Chabot’s Leadership PAC. According to its Statement of Organization, WinNovember was a leadership PAC affiliated with Steve Chabot. [Federal Election Commission, WinNovember Political Action Committeee, 3/19/12]

2015 Through 2019: Chabot’s Campaign Appeared To Pay Right Turn Design A $1,630 Per Month Retainer. According to campaign finance records, Chabot’s campaign appeared to make a regular payment of $1,630 to Right Turn Design each month from 2012 through 2014. [Federal Election Commission, Steve Chabot for Congress, accessed 6/2/20]

Since January 2011, Chabot’s Campaign Has Paid Right Turn Design An Average Of $1,531.53 Per Month. Between January 2011 and March 2020, including months in which no payments were made, Chabot’s campaign paid Right Turn Design an average of $1,531.53 per month. [Federal Election Commission, Steve Chabot for Congress, accessed 6/2/20]

2012 Through 2014: Chabot’s Campaign Appeared To Pay Right Turn Design A $1,140 Per Month Retainer. According to campaign finance records, Chabot’s campaign appeared to make a regular payment of $1,140 to Right Turn Design each month from 2012 through 2014. [Federal Election Commission, Steve Chabot for Congress, accessed 6/2/20]

Most Web Design Firms Charged Retainers Of $200 To $600 Per Month Per Website. “Retainers exist throughout the marketing world, and they all tend to take a similar shape. A flat monthly stipend commits you to ongoing service on behalf of the client. In advertising, this might include continuous campaign optimization or keyword research. In web development, it includes responsibility for the maintenance and ongoing optimization of a client’s website. Most web development retainers cover maintenance, technical support, updates, and bug fixes. In other words, it covers everything your client needs to keep their online presence functional and running smoothly for the duration of the agreement. […] Compared to other web services, the price for a web maintenance retainer tends to be relatively low. Most agencies following this model charge between $200 and $600 per month and website,

depending on both the amount of hours and the level of tasks involved. Size and complexity of the site also play a role in that price. Arriving at that price begins with the hourly rate you typically charge for web work, then standardizing it over a set amount of hours at a discounted rate. If, for instance, you typically charge $70 per hour, a retainer that covers 10 hours per month might be available for $500 (which averages to $50 per hour).” [Unlimited WP, 5/8/18]

The Cincinnati Enquirer Consulted With Multiple Web Design Experts, Who Argued Chabot’s Website Was “Outdated And A Bit Clunky.” “Right Turn Design's own website is a bare-bones landing page with a phone number, email address and little else. Chabot's campaign website - designed by Bischof - is more sophisticated, though not a tech-savvy standout. Several experts consulted by The Enquirer said the site is fine from a technical standpoint, though outdated and a bit clunky. ‘It looks like it was designed five or 10 years ago. It's your plain, boring site from 2010,’ said Rob Haggart, a web designer based in New York.” [Cincinnati Enquirer, 11/4/17]

Web Designer Rob Haggart On Chabot’s Website: “It’s Your Plain, Boring Site From 2010.” “Right Turn Design's own website is a bare-bones landing page with a phone number, email address and little else. Chabot's campaign website - designed by Bischof - is more sophisticated, though not a tech-savvy standout. Several experts consulted by The Enquirer said the site is fine from a technical standpoint, though outdated and a bit clunky. ‘It looks like it was designed five or 10 years ago. It's your plain, boring site from 2010,’ said Rob Haggart, a web designer based in New York.” [Cincinnati Enquirer, 11/4/17]

2012: For Congress Made A Regular Monthly Payment Of $410 To Right Turn Design. Campaign finance records showed that from December 2011 to December 2012, Steve Austria for Congress made a regular monthly $410 payment to Right Turn Design LLC. [Federal Election Commission, Steve Austria for Congress, accessed 6/4/20]