United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2012
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The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the 16 U.S. Representatives
from the state of Ohio
, a loss of two seats following the 2010 United States Census. The elections will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election
and an election to the U.S. Senate
.
in March 2012, congressional redistricting
will need to be completed by September 1, 2011. In order to become law, a new map needs to be approved by a majority in the Ohio House of Representatives
and Senate
and signed by Governor John Kasich
. The process was formally begun by a legislative panel on June 16.
A proposal released in September 2011 would create 12 districts which favor Republicans and four which favor Democrats. In the proposal, one district which currently favors Republicans is effectively eliminated, and the homes of six of the state's incumbents are drawn into districts also containing the homes of other incumbents.
has been represented by Republican Steve Chabot
, who previously served from 1995 until 2009, since January 2011. Depending on the results of redistricting, state representative
Connie Pillich
, a Democrat, will run for Congress in either the 1st or 2nd district. Cincinnati mayor Mark Mallory
may also seek the Democratic nomnation. Former U.S. Representative Steve Driehaus
, who represented the district from 2009 until 2011 before losing his seat to Chabot in 2010, is unlikely to run again in 2012.
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has represented Ohio's 2nd congressional district
since 2005. Brad Wenstrup, a podiatrist
and U.S. Army
veteran
who unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Cincinnati in 2009, will challenge Schmidt for the Republican nomination.
David Krikorian
, who challenged Schmidt in 2008 and 2010, will seek the Democratic nomination; however, if he does not receive the support of the Democratic Party, he will run as an independent
candidate. Depending on the results of redistricting, state representative
Connie Pillich
, a Democrat, will run for Congress in either the 1st or 2nd district.
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is based in Columbus
. Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy
, who represented the 15th district
from 2009 until January 2011, will run in the 3rd district in 2012. Joyce Beatty
, a former minority leader
of the Ohio House of Representatives
; Kevin Boyce
, a former State Treasurer
; former congressional candidate Paula Brooks; former Ohio Secretary of State
Jennifer Brunner
; state representative John Patrick Carney
; state representative Nancy Garland
; Andrew Ginther, the president of the Columbus city council; Zach Klein, a member of the Columbus City Council; Franklin County
Commissioner John O'Grady; and state senator Charleta Tavares
may also seek the Democratic nomination. Michael Coleman
, the mayor of Columbus, will not run.
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has represented Ohio's 4th congressional district
since 2007. In July 2011 it was suggested that in retaliation for his opposition to Speaker
John Boehner
's plan to solve the 2011 debt ceiling crisis, Jordan's district could be effectively eliminated in redistricting; however this was not the case in the September 2011 redistricting proposal. Jordan has said he will not run for the U.S. Senate; however some, including former Ohio Secretary of State
Ken Blackwell
, have encouraged him to reconsider.
, which has been represented by Republican Bill Johnson since January 2011, was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting.
Former U.S. Representative Charlie Wilson
, who represented the 6th district from 2007 until 2011, has filed papers to seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Johnson. Democrats John Boccieri
, who represented the 16th district
from 2009 until 2011; and Zack Space
, who represented the 18th district
from 2007 until 2011; may also run.
, who has represented Ohio's 18th congressional district
since January 2011, is expected to seek re-election in the new 7th district
. Democrats John Boccieri
, who represented the 16th district
from 2009 until 2011, Zack Space
, who represented the 18th district from 2007 until 2011, and Betty Sutton
, who has represented the 13th district
since 2007, may also run.
has been represented by Republican John Boehner
, the Speaker of the House
, since 1991. David Lewis, a pro-life and Tea Party
activist, will challenge Boehner in the Republican primary.
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stretches from western Cuyahoga County
to Toledo
. Democrat Dennis Kucinich
, who has represented Ohio's 10th congressional district
since 1997 and had considered seeking re-election in Washington
, will seek re-election in the district. Democrat Marcy Kaptur
, who has represented the 9th district since 1983, may also seek re-election in the new 9th district.
Samuel Wurzelbacher, better known as Joe the Plumber
, will seek the Republican nomination. Rich Iott
, who unsuccessfully challenged Kaptur as the Republican nominee in 2010, may also run.
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has been represented by Democrat Dennis Kucinich
since 1997. Kucinich, who had considered running for Congress in Washington
, will instead seek re-election in Ohio's 9th district
.
Robert Frost, the chairman of the Cuyahoga County
Republican Party, was running, but has withdrawn due to the possibility of the district being eliminated.
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has been represented by Democrat Marcia Fudge, who is expected to seek re-election, since 2008. Akron
city council member Linda Omobien; Marco Sommerville, the president of the Akron city council; state representative
Vernon Sykes
;; Akron city council member Mike Williams may also seek the Democratic nomination. State senator
Nina Turner
will be challenging in Fudge in the Democratic Primary.
has been represented by Republican Pat Tiberi
since 2001. In March 2011, Tiberi acknowledged that he was considering running for the U.S. Senate
.
has been represented by Republican Jim Renacci
since January 2011. Former U.S. Representatives John Boccieri
, who represented the district from 2009 until 2011, and Zack Space
, who represented the 18th district
from 2007 until 2011, may run again.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from the state of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, a loss of two seats following the 2010 United States Census. The elections will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election
United States presidential election, 2012
The United States presidential election of 2012 is the next United States presidential election, to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. It will be the 57th quadrennial presidential election in which presidential electors, who will actually elect the President and the Vice President of the United...
and an election to the U.S. Senate
United States Senate election in Ohio, 2012
The 2012 United States Senate election in Ohio will take place on November 6, 2012 concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator...
.
Redistricting
In order for Ohio to hold its presidential primaryUnited States presidential primary
The series of presidential primary elections and caucuses is one of the first steps in the process of electing the President of the United States of America. The primary elections are run by state and local governments, while caucuses are private events run by the political parties...
in March 2012, congressional redistricting
Redistricting
Redistricting is the process of drawing United States electoral district boundaries, often in response to population changes determined by the results of the decennial census. In 36 states, the state legislature has primary responsibility for creating a redistricting plan, in many cases subject to...
will need to be completed by September 1, 2011. In order to become law, a new map needs to be approved by a majority in 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....
and 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...
and signed by Governor John Kasich
John Kasich
John Richard Kasich is the 69th and current Governor of Ohio. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing from 1983 to 2001...
. The process was formally begun by a legislative panel on June 16.
A proposal released in September 2011 would create 12 districts which favor Republicans and four which favor Democrats. In the proposal, one district which currently favors Republicans is effectively eliminated, and the homes of six of the state's incumbents are drawn into districts also containing the homes of other incumbents.
District 1
Ohio's 1st congressional districtOhio's 1st congressional district
Ohio's 1st congressional district is currently represented by Republican Steve Chabot. This district includes parts of Cincinnati, and borders both Kentucky and Indiana.-Cities:Cincinnati Cheviot Deer Park Forest Park Harrison Mount Healthy...
has been represented by Republican Steve Chabot
Steve Chabot
Steven Joseph "Steve" Chabot is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously represented the district from 1995 to 2009.-Early life, education and career:...
, who previously served from 1995 until 2009, since January 2011. Depending on the results of redistricting, state representative
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....
Connie Pillich
Connie Pillich
Connie Pillich is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 28th District since 2009.-Career:After graduating from the University of Cincinnati in law, Pillich opened her own law firm, Webb & Pillich, LLC...
, a Democrat, will run for Congress in either the 1st or 2nd district. Cincinnati mayor Mark Mallory
Mark L. Mallory
Mark Mallory is an American politician of the Democratic Party who is currently serving as the Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. His election marked a new era for City Hall as the first two-term Mayor under the City’s new Stronger-Mayor system, the first directly-elected black Mayor, and the first Mayor...
may also seek the Democratic nomnation. Former U.S. Representative Steve Driehaus
Steve Driehaus
Steven L. "Steve" Driehaus is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
, who represented the district from 2009 until 2011 before losing his seat to Chabot in 2010, is unlikely to run again in 2012.
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District 2
Republican Jean SchmidtJean Schmidt
Jeannette Marie Hoffman Schmidt, is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. She is a member of the Republican Party. The district stretches from eastern Cincinnati to Portsmouth....
has represented Ohio's 2nd congressional district
Ohio's 2nd congressional district
Ohio's 2nd congressional district is a district in southern Ohio. It is currently represented by Jean Schmidt.The district stretches along the Ohio River from the Hamilton County suburbs of Cincinnati east to Scioto County...
since 2005. Brad Wenstrup, a podiatrist
Podiatry
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. The term podiatry came into use first in the early 20th century United States, where it now denotes a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine , a specialist who is qualified by their...
and U.S. Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
veteran
Veteran
A veteran is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field; " A veteran of ..."...
who unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Cincinnati in 2009, will challenge Schmidt for the Republican nomination.
David Krikorian
David Krikorian
David Krikorian is an American businessman and twice a candidate for Ohio's 2nd congressional district, the seat now held by Republican Jean Schmidt....
, who challenged Schmidt in 2008 and 2010, will seek the Democratic nomination; however, if he does not receive the support of the Democratic Party, he will run as an independent
Independent (politician)
In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do...
candidate. Depending on the results of redistricting, state representative
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....
Connie Pillich
Connie Pillich
Connie Pillich is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 28th District since 2009.-Career:After graduating from the University of Cincinnati in law, Pillich opened her own law firm, Webb & Pillich, LLC...
, a Democrat, will run for Congress in either the 1st or 2nd district.
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District 3
The new 3rd districtOhio's 3rd congressional district
Ohio's 3rd congressional district includes most of the city of Dayton and its surrounding suburbs and exurbs. It is currently represented by Representative Mike Turner.-List of representatives:-Selected election results:...
is based in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
. Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy
Mary Jo Kilroy
Mary Jo Kilroy is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party from Ohio. In her first term she introduced a bill to lend $20 million per year to small businesses and an amendment to assign liability to credit reporting agencies. She...
, who represented the 15th district
Ohio's 15th congressional district
The 15th congressional district of Ohio is currently represented by Republican Steve Stivers.Union County and Madison County are entirely within the district's boundaries as is approximately half of Franklin County...
from 2009 until January 2011, will run in the 3rd district in 2012. Joyce Beatty
Joyce Beatty
Joyce Beatty in Dayton, Ohio, is Senior Vice-President for Outreach and Engagement at Ohio State University. She is a former Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, who represented the 27th House District from 1999 to 2008. She served as Minority Leader.-Life and career:Beatty has...
, a former minority leader
Minority leader
In U.S. politics, the minority leader is the floor leader of the second largest caucus in a legislative body. Given the two-party nature of the U.S. system, the minority leader is almost inevitably either a Republican or a Democrat, with their counterpart being of the opposite party. The position...
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....
; Kevin Boyce
Kevin Boyce
Kevin L. Boyce is an American politician of the Democratic Party, from 2009-2010 the 47th Ohio State Treasurer.-Career:Prior to holding political office, Boyce was the executive director of the KnowledgeWorks Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes college access for high school students...
, a former State Treasurer
Ohio State Treasurer
-List of Ohio State Treasurers:...
; former congressional candidate Paula Brooks; former Ohio Secretary of State
Ohio Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing elections in the State of Ohio. The Secretary of State also is responsible for registering business entities and granting them the authority to do business within the state, registering secured transactions, and granting access to public...
Jennifer Brunner
Jennifer Brunner
Jennifer Lee Brunner is an American politician of the Democratic Party who served as the Ohio Secretary of State. Brunner was the first woman to serve in this capacity. She took office after sixteen years of Republican control, which included two four-year terms by her predecessor J. Kenneth...
; state representative John Patrick Carney
John Patrick Carney
John Patrick Carney is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 22nd District since 2009.-Life and career:...
; state representative Nancy Garland
Nancy Garland
Nancy Garland is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 20th District since 2009.-Career:After being raised in Washington Court House, Ohio, Garland attended Ohio University before attending George Mason for law...
; Andrew Ginther, the president of the Columbus city council; Zach Klein, a member of the Columbus City Council; Franklin County
Franklin County, Ohio
Franklin County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. In 2010 the population was 1,163,414, making it the second largest county in Ohio and the 34th largest county in population in the United States. Franklin County is also the largest in the eight-county Columbus, Ohio...
Commissioner John O'Grady; and state senator Charleta Tavares
Charleta Tavares
Charleta Tavares is a member of the Ohio Senate, serving the Fifteenth District since 2011. She served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1993 to 1998.-Career:...
may also seek the Democratic nomination. Michael Coleman
Michael B. Coleman
Michael B. Coleman is an American politician of the Democratic Party, the 52nd and current mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He is the first African-American mayor of Ohio's capital....
, the mayor of Columbus, will not run.
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District 4
Republican Jim JordanJim Jordan (Ohio politician)
James Daniel "Jim" Jordan is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party...
has represented Ohio's 4th congressional district
Ohio's 4th congressional district
Ohio's 4th congressional district is currently represented by Republican Jim Jordan.The district includes the counties of Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Shelby, and part of Wyandot. The largest cities in the district include Findlay, Lima, Mansfield,...
since 2007. In July 2011 it was suggested that in retaliation for his opposition to Speaker
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, or Speaker of the House, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives...
John Boehner
John Boehner
John Andrew Boehner is the 61st and current Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, he is the U.S. Representative from , serving since 1991...
's plan to solve the 2011 debt ceiling crisis, Jordan's district could be effectively eliminated in redistricting; however this was not the case in the September 2011 redistricting proposal. Jordan has said he will not run for the U.S. Senate; however some, including former Ohio Secretary of State
Ohio Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing elections in the State of Ohio. The Secretary of State also is responsible for registering business entities and granting them the authority to do business within the state, registering secured transactions, and granting access to public...
Ken Blackwell
Ken Blackwell
John Kenneth Blackwell is an American politician and activist who served as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1979 to 1980 and Ohio Secretary of State from 1999 to 2007. A Republican, he was the first African-American to be the candidate for governor of a major party in Ohio. In 2006, Blackwell...
, have encouraged him to reconsider.
District 6
Ohio's 6th congressional districtOhio's 6th congressional district
Ohio's 6th congressional district is currently represented by Representative Bill Johnson . This district runs along the southeast side of the state, bordering Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania...
, which has been represented by Republican Bill Johnson since January 2011, was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting.
Former U.S. Representative Charlie Wilson
Charlie Wilson (Ohio politician)
Charles A. "Charlie" Wilson is the former U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the Ohio State Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives...
, who represented the 6th district from 2007 until 2011, has filed papers to seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Johnson. Democrats John Boccieri
John Boccieri
John Boccieri is a one-term U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. He was defeated by Republican Jim Renacci on November 2, 2010. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the Ohio Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives.-Early life and career:Boccieri...
, who represented the 16th district
Ohio's 16th congressional district
The 16th congressional district of Ohio is currently represented by Representative Jim Renacci . The district is based in Stark County and the Canton area and also includes Wayne County and most of Medina and Ashland counties.On Nov...
from 2009 until 2011; and Zack Space
Zack Space
Zachary T. "Zack" Space is an American politician and the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2007 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
, who represented the 18th district
Ohio's 18th congressional district
The 18th congressional district of Ohio is currently represented by Republican Bob Gibbs. The district ranges around the eastern part of Ohio, taking in a collection of small cities and rural areas. The district voted for the majority party in the House of Representatives in every election since...
from 2007 until 2011; may also run.
District 7
Republican Bob GibbsBob Gibbs
Bob Gibbs is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life and education:Gibbs was born on June 14, 1954 in Peru, Indiana. His family moved to Cleveland in the 1960s, and Gibbs graduated from Bay Village Senior High School...
, who has represented Ohio's 18th congressional district
Ohio's 18th congressional district
The 18th congressional district of Ohio is currently represented by Republican Bob Gibbs. The district ranges around the eastern part of Ohio, taking in a collection of small cities and rural areas. The district voted for the majority party in the House of Representatives in every election since...
since January 2011, is expected to seek re-election in the new 7th district
Ohio's 7th congressional district
Ohio's 7th congressional district is currently represented by Steve Austria. This district includes the cities of Springfield, Circleville, and Lancaster as well as some of the southern suburbs of Columbus and nearby counties.-List of representatives:...
. Democrats John Boccieri
John Boccieri
John Boccieri is a one-term U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. He was defeated by Republican Jim Renacci on November 2, 2010. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the Ohio Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives.-Early life and career:Boccieri...
, who represented the 16th district
Ohio's 16th congressional district
The 16th congressional district of Ohio is currently represented by Representative Jim Renacci . The district is based in Stark County and the Canton area and also includes Wayne County and most of Medina and Ashland counties.On Nov...
from 2009 until 2011, Zack Space
Zack Space
Zachary T. "Zack" Space is an American politician and the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2007 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
, who represented the 18th district from 2007 until 2011, and Betty Sutton
Betty Sutton
Betty Sue Sutton is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. She is a member of the Democratic Party.The district includes most of the western and southern suburbs of Cleveland, and includes North Royalton, Akron, Lorain, Elyria, Strongsville, Avon and Cuyahoga Falls.-Early life and...
, who has represented the 13th district
Ohio's 13th congressional district
The 13th congressional district of Ohio is represented by Representative Betty Sutton, who defeated Republican Craig L. Foltin on Nov. 7, 2006. It was formerly represented by Sherrod Brown...
since 2007, may also run.
District 8
Ohio's 8th congressional districtOhio's 8th congressional district
Ohio's 8th congressional district sits on the west side of Ohio, bordering Indiana. The cities of Hamilton, Fairfield, Middletown, Huber Heights, Eaton, Greenville, Piqua, Troy, and parts of Dayton, Riverside, and Wright Patterson Air Force Base are part of the district...
has been represented by Republican John Boehner
John Boehner
John Andrew Boehner is the 61st and current Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, he is the U.S. Representative from , serving since 1991...
, the Speaker of the House
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, or Speaker of the House, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives...
, since 1991. David Lewis, a pro-life and Tea Party
Tea Party movement
The Tea Party movement is an American populist political movement that is generally recognized as conservative and libertarian, and has sponsored protests and supported political candidates since 2009...
activist, will challenge Boehner in the Republican primary.
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District 9
The new 9th districtOhio's 9th congressional district
Ohio's 9th congressional district has been represented by Representative Marcia C. Kaptur since 1983.This district is in the northern part of the state, bordering Michigan and Ontario, Canada , and includes the counties of Erie, Lorain, Lucas, and Ottawa.-List of largest municipalities:All or part...
stretches from western Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. It is the most populous county in Ohio; as of the 2010 census, the population was 1,280,122. Its county seat is Cleveland. Cuyahoga County is part of Greater Cleveland, a metropolitan area, and Northeast Ohio, a...
to Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Toledo is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Lucas County. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, on the western end of Lake Erie, and borders the State of Michigan...
. Democrat Dennis Kucinich
Dennis Kucinich
Dennis John Kucinich is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He was furthermore a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections....
, who has represented Ohio's 10th congressional district
Ohio's 10th congressional district
Ohio's 10th congressional district is currently represented by Representative Dennis J. Kucinich . The district is based in the western part of Cleveland and surrounding suburbs in Cuyahoga County. Cook PVI rates this district as D+8....
since 1997 and had considered seeking re-election in Washington
United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 2012
The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the ten U.S. Representatives from the state, one from each of the state's ten congressional districts, a gain of one seat following the 2010 United States Census...
, will seek re-election in the district. Democrat Marcy Kaptur
Marcy Kaptur
Marcia Carolyn "Marcy" Kaptur is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1983. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The district, anchored by the city of Toledo, includes all of Ottawa and Erie counties, and part of Lucas and Lorain counties.Serving her fourteenth term in the House of...
, who has represented the 9th district since 1983, may also seek re-election in the new 9th district.
Samuel Wurzelbacher, better known as Joe the Plumber
Joe the Plumber
Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher , is a conservative activist, author, and commentator. A resident of Holland, Ohio, United States, he gained significant attention during the 2008 U.S. presidential election after he was videotaped questioning then-Democratic candidate Barack Obama about his small...
, will seek the Republican nomination. Rich Iott
Rich Iott
Richard Bradley "Rich" Iott was the 2010 Republican nominee for United States Representative for Ohio's 9th District...
, who unsuccessfully challenged Kaptur as the Republican nominee in 2010, may also run.
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District 10
Ohio's 10th congressional districtOhio's 10th congressional district
Ohio's 10th congressional district is currently represented by Representative Dennis J. Kucinich . The district is based in the western part of Cleveland and surrounding suburbs in Cuyahoga County. Cook PVI rates this district as D+8....
has been represented by Democrat Dennis Kucinich
Dennis Kucinich
Dennis John Kucinich is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He was furthermore a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections....
since 1997. Kucinich, who had considered running for Congress in Washington
United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 2012
The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the ten U.S. Representatives from the state, one from each of the state's ten congressional districts, a gain of one seat following the 2010 United States Census...
, will instead seek re-election in Ohio's 9th district
Ohio's 9th congressional district
Ohio's 9th congressional district has been represented by Representative Marcia C. Kaptur since 1983.This district is in the northern part of the state, bordering Michigan and Ontario, Canada , and includes the counties of Erie, Lorain, Lucas, and Ottawa.-List of largest municipalities:All or part...
.
Robert Frost, the chairman of the Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. It is the most populous county in Ohio; as of the 2010 census, the population was 1,280,122. Its county seat is Cleveland. Cuyahoga County is part of Greater Cleveland, a metropolitan area, and Northeast Ohio, a...
Republican Party, was running, but has withdrawn due to the possibility of the district being eliminated.
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District 11
Ohio's 11th congressional districtOhio's 11th congressional district
Ohio's 11th congressional district is represented by Representative Marcia Fudge, a Democrat, having been elected after the death of Stephanie Tubbs Jones. This district includes the East Side of Cleveland and much of the eastern suburbs in Cuyahoga County, and borders Lake Erie.Ohio has had at...
has been represented by Democrat Marcia Fudge, who is expected to seek re-election, since 2008. Akron
Akron, Ohio
Akron , is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron Metropolitan...
city council member Linda Omobien; Marco Sommerville, the president of the Akron city council; state representative
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....
Vernon Sykes
Vernon Sykes
Vernon Sykes is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives who has represented the 44th District since 2007. He also served in the House from 1983 through 2000. He is the ranking member of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee.-Career:...
;; Akron city council member Mike Williams may also seek the Democratic nomination. State senator
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...
Nina Turner
Nina Turner
Nina Turner is an Ohio State Senator representing the 25th District. The district encompasses the eastern side of Cuyahoga County.-External links:* official site...
will be challenging in Fudge in the Democratic Primary.
District 12
Ohio's 12th congressional districtOhio's 12th congressional district
Ohio's 12th congressional district is currently represented by Republican Representative Patrick J. Tiberi. This district includes the heavily African-American part of Ohio's capital city, Columbus, Ohio along with its northern suburbs, including Westerville, Ohio.Historically it has been a safe...
has been represented by Republican Pat Tiberi
Pat Tiberi
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Tiberi is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party...
since 2001. In March 2011, Tiberi acknowledged that he was considering running for the U.S. Senate
United States Senate election in Ohio, 2012
The 2012 United States Senate election in Ohio will take place on November 6, 2012 concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator...
.
District 16
Ohio's 16th congressional districtOhio's 16th congressional district
The 16th congressional district of Ohio is currently represented by Representative Jim Renacci . The district is based in Stark County and the Canton area and also includes Wayne County and most of Medina and Ashland counties.On Nov...
has been represented by Republican Jim Renacci
Jim Renacci
James B. "Jim" Renacci is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party. He is an Ohio entrepreneur and former mayor of Wadsworth, Ohio.-Early life and education:...
since January 2011. Former U.S. Representatives John Boccieri
John Boccieri
John Boccieri is a one-term U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. He was defeated by Republican Jim Renacci on November 2, 2010. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the Ohio Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives.-Early life and career:Boccieri...
, who represented the district from 2009 until 2011, and Zack Space
Zack Space
Zachary T. "Zack" Space is an American politician and the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2007 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
, who represented the 18th district
Ohio's 18th congressional district
The 18th congressional district of Ohio is currently represented by Republican Bob Gibbs. The district ranges around the eastern part of Ohio, taking in a collection of small cities and rural areas. The district voted for the majority party in the House of Representatives in every election since...
from 2007 until 2011, may run again.