Sue Morano
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Sue Morano is a Democratic Party
politician who served as a member of the Ohio Senate
.
, Morano is a registered nurse
who maintains shifts in the emergency room (ER) of the local county hospital even currently. A graduate of Admiral King High School and Lorain County Community College
, Morano resides in Lorain.
Senator Jeff Armbruster
in his reelection campaign in the Ohio Senate. A historically Democratic district, Morano was seen as having the best potential opportunity to pick off an incumbent state Senator in the 2002 cycle. In a divisive campaign, Armbruster barely won reelection, beating Morano by less than 600 votes. It was so close that Morano refused to concede on election night as more official results were tallied. Armbruster defeated Morano by fewer than 400 votes.
With Armbruster term limited and unable to run for reelection in 2006, Morano ran for the open seat. This time, she was successful, securing more than 60% of the electorate in an overwhelmingly Democratic year. She took her seat in the Ohio Senate
on January 2, 2007. For the next four years, Morano focused on issues such as education, and was a leader in health initiatives.
In 2010, Morano was seen again by Republicans as a top target, and as one of the easier seats to pickup. While Morano remained popular, an overwhelmingly Republican year made the race competitive, and divisive. The Republicans nominated Gayle Manning
, a former city councilwoman and teacher, to face Morano. She defeated Morano by 6,000 votes.
Following her defeat, Morano returned to Lorain where she works as a ER nurse.
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...
politician who served as a member of the Ohio Senate
Ohio Senate
The Ohio State Senate is the upper house of the Ohio General Assembly, the legislative body for the U.S. state of Ohio. There are 33 State Senators. The state legislature meets in the state capital, Columbus. The President of the Senate presides over the body when in session, and is currently Tom...
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Life and career
Born and raised in Lorain, OhioLorain, Ohio
Lorain is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Black River, about 30 miles west of Cleveland....
, Morano is a registered nurse
Registered nurse
A registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program at a university or college and has passed a national licensing exam. A registered nurse helps individuals, families, and groups to achieve health and prevent disease...
who maintains shifts in the emergency room (ER) of the local county hospital even currently. A graduate of Admiral King High School and Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Community College is a community college located in the city of Elyria in Lorain County, Ohio, which is part of the Northeast Ohio region. It was visited by Barack Obama, the President of the United States, in January 2010....
, Morano resides in Lorain.
Ohio Senate
In 2002, Morano faced Republican PartyRepublican 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...
Senator Jeff Armbruster
Jeff Armbruster
Jeffry Armbruster is an Ohio politician. He served two terms as the mayor of North Ridgeville, Ohio and represented the 13th district in the Ohio Senate from 1999 to 2006. He is the safety service director of North Ridgeville.-References:...
in his reelection campaign in the Ohio Senate. A historically Democratic district, Morano was seen as having the best potential opportunity to pick off an incumbent state Senator in the 2002 cycle. In a divisive campaign, Armbruster barely won reelection, beating Morano by less than 600 votes. It was so close that Morano refused to concede on election night as more official results were tallied. Armbruster defeated Morano by fewer than 400 votes.
With Armbruster term limited and unable to run for reelection in 2006, Morano ran for the open seat. This time, she was successful, securing more than 60% of the electorate in an overwhelmingly Democratic year. She took her seat in the Ohio Senate
Ohio Senate
The Ohio State Senate is the upper house of the Ohio General Assembly, the legislative body for the U.S. state of Ohio. There are 33 State Senators. The state legislature meets in the state capital, Columbus. The President of the Senate presides over the body when in session, and is currently Tom...
on January 2, 2007. For the next four years, Morano focused on issues such as education, and was a leader in health initiatives.
In 2010, Morano was seen again by Republicans as a top target, and as one of the easier seats to pickup. While Morano remained popular, an overwhelmingly Republican year made the race competitive, and divisive. The Republicans nominated Gayle Manning
Gayle Manning
Gayle Manning is a member of the Ohio Senate, serving the Thirteenth District since 2011.-External links:* official site* official campaign site**...
, a former city councilwoman and teacher, to face Morano. She defeated Morano by 6,000 votes.
Following her defeat, Morano returned to Lorain where she works as a ER nurse.
External links
- The Ohio Ladies' Gallery: Sen. Sue Morano (D-Lorain)
- Follow the Money - Sue Morano