Mike Moran (Ohio politician)
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Mike Moran is a former Democratic
member of the Ohio House of Representatives
, representing the 42nd District from 2009 to 2010. A former member of Hudson City Council
, Moran ran for state representative in 2008. However, when Widowfield faced a scandal involving Ohio State Buckeyes
football tickets, he resigned, allowing Republicans
to replace him with Richard Nero
, a political newcomer. However, Democrats felt confident they could win the seat. On election day, Moran defeated Nero, and was sworn into office on January 5, 2009. He became an influential member of the freshman class of 2009.
However, from the day he was sworn in, Moran was a top target for Republicans. Up for reelection in 2010, Moran faced no opposition in the primary election. However, Kristina Roegner
, who had served on city council with Moran, entered the race as a Republican to try to unseat Moran. In an overwhelmingly Republican year, Moran was defeated by Roegner.
Following his defeat, Moran returned to the private sector as a lawyer.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
, representing the 42nd District from 2009 to 2010. A former member of Hudson City Council
Hudson, Ohio
Hudson is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 22,262 at the 2010 census. It is an affluent exurban community and is part of the Akron, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Moran ran for state representative in 2008. However, when Widowfield faced a scandal involving Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are the intercollegiate sports teams and players of The Ohio State University, named after the state tree, the Buckeye. The Buckeyes participate in the NCAA's Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference in most sports...
football tickets, he resigned, allowing Republicans
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
to replace him with Richard Nero
Richard Nero
Richard Nero is a former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, who represented the 42nd District briefly in 2008.-Life and career:...
, a political newcomer. However, Democrats felt confident they could win the seat. On election day, Moran defeated Nero, and was sworn into office on January 5, 2009. He became an influential member of the freshman class of 2009.
However, from the day he was sworn in, Moran was a top target for Republicans. Up for reelection in 2010, Moran faced no opposition in the primary election. However, Kristina Roegner
Kristina Roegner
Kristina Roegner is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving the Forty Second District since 2011.-Career:Roegner graduated Cum Laude from Tufts University in 1990 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Soon after, she worked for Westinghouse Power Generation overhauling power...
, who had served on city council with Moran, entered the race as a Republican to try to unseat Moran. In an overwhelmingly Republican year, Moran was defeated by Roegner.
Following his defeat, Moran returned to the private sector as a lawyer.
External links
- Mike Moran for State Representative official website