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Ohio Secretary of State
2010 Ohio Congressional and Statewide Races
Primary Filing Deadline: 2/18/10, Primary Write-in Deadline: 3/3/10, Independent Filing Deadline: 5/3/10, Primary: 5/4/10, Write-in Deadline: 9/1/10, General Election: 11/2/10,
Last Updated: March 8, 2010 |
| Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties, State Media, |
Governor, 60.4% in '06, 1st term, next election in 2010, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Tossup, Cook Political Report: Lean Democratic, Hotline's Competitive Governor Race, Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democratic, |
| Ted Strickland (D), |
ex-U.S. Rep. / '00 Presidential candidate John R. Kasich (R), |
'08 congressional nominee / school principal Dennis S. Spisak (G), |
| businessman Ken Matesz (L), |
| convicted murder Sean Swain (WI), |
Lt. Governor - Tied with Gov., 60.4% in '06, 1st term, next election in 2010, Lee Fisher (D) running for U.S. Senate,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| ex-judge Yvette McGee Brown (D), |
Auditor Mary Taylor (R), |
Anita Rios (G), |
| market researcher Margaret Ann Leech (L), |
Attorney General, 56.5% in '08, 1st term, next election in 2010,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Richard Cordray (D), |
ex-U.S. Sen. / ex-Lt. Gov. Mike DeWine (R), |
Marc Allen Feldman (L), |
Robert M. Owens (C/WI), |
Secretary of State, 54.8% in '06, 1st term, next in 2010, Jennifer L. Brunner (D) running for U.S. Senate,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Co. Clerk of Courts Maryellen O'Shaughnessy (D), |
St. Sen. Jon Husted (R), ex-Co. Auditor Sandra "Sandy" O'Brien (R), |
consultant Charles "Charlie" Earl (L), |
Treasurer, 57.6% in '06, 1st term, Richard Cordray (D) elected Attorney General, next election in 2010,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Kevin L. Boyce (D), |
St. Rep. Josh Mandel (R), |
Matthew P. Cantrell (L), |
Auditor, 51.0% in '06, 1st term, next election in 2010, Mary Taylor (R) running for Lt. Gov.,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Republican, |
| Co. Comm'r. David Pepper (D), |
St. Rep. Seth Morgan (R), prosecutor David Yost (R), |
L. Michael Howard (L), |
Senator 63.9% in '04, George V. Voinovich (R) retiring after 2nd term, next election is 2010, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Tossup, Chris Cillizza: One of the Most Likely Seats to Switch Party, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Hotline's Competitive Senate Race, Roll Call's Outlook: Tossup, Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up, Ken Rubin: Tossup, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-Up, |
| Sec. of St. Jennifer L. Brunner (D), Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher (D), |
ex-U.S. Rep. Robert J. "Rob" Portman (R), |
electrical engineer Eric w. Deaton (C), |
| Teacher Daniel H. LaBotz (S), |
| scientist Eric Lamong Gregory (I), businessman Stephen Lahanas (I), businessman Dave Myers (I), surgeon Michael L. Pryce (I), consultant Adam Shaffer (I), ex-police officer Jeremy Swartz (I), |
| '06 congressional nominee Steven Linnabary (L/WI), |
Senator, 55.9% in '06, 1st term, next election is 2012, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Unrated, |
| Sherrod Brown (D), |
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1st Congressional District, 51.5% in '08, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Chris Cillizza: one of the most likely seats to switch parties, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Toss Up, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, DCCC Frontline member, Hotline's Competitive House Race, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Pure Toss-Up, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-Up, DCCC Target, |
Steven L. Driehaus (D),
'08 write-in candidate Eric Wilson (D), |
ex-U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot (R), |
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2nd Congressional District, 45.0% in '08, 3rd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Republican, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Republican Favored, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Republican, |
| '08 independent candidate David H. Krikorian (D), health care adm. / '05 & '06 Democratic candidate / health care admin. James John "Jim" Parker (D), marketing exec. Surya "Chili" Yalamanchili (D), |
Jean Schmidt (R),
Debbie Alsfelder (R), Co. Comm'r. C. Michael Kilburn (R), Tim Martz (R), |
teacher Marc Johnston (L), |
3rd Congressional District, 63.9% in '08, 4th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| neurologist Mark MacNealy (D), '08 candidate / ad agency owner David Esrati (D) removed from ballot, |
Michael R. "Mike" Turner (R),
David Fincke (R), retired dance studio owner Rene Oberer (R), |
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4th Congressional District, 65.1% in '08, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| Doug Litt (D), |
James D. "Jim" Jordan (R), |
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5th Congressional District, 64.3% in '08, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| unemployed factory worker Caleb Finkenbiner (D), |
Bob Latta (R),
ret. prof. Robert Wallis (R), |
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6th Congressional District, 62.3% in '08, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
Charles A. "Charlie" Wilson, Jr. (D),
contractor James "Jim" Renner (D), |
'08 presidential write-in candidate / veterinarian Donald K. Allen (R), businessman Bill Johnson (R), '06 candidate / '08 nominee / ex-sheriff Richard D. "Dick" Stobbs (R), |
Martin J. Elsass (L), Cory McCusker (L), |
Richard Cadle (C), |
ex-U.S. Rep. James A. "Jim" Traficant, Jr. (I)?, |
7th Congressional District, 58.7% in '08, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican, |
| James Barton (D), '06 nominee / '08 candidate Bill Conner (D), marketer Olivia Freeman (D), |
Steve Austria (R),
'98 Governor candidate / '08 candidate John Mitchel (R), |
Chad Kreemer (I), |
8th Congressional District, 68.1% in '08, 10th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| retired Army Capt. Justin Coussoule (D), |
John A. Boehner (R),
businessman Manfred R. Schreyer (R), retired U.S. Air Capt. Tom McMasters (R), |
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9th Congressional District, 74.1% in '08, 14th term, might retire, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Dale Terry (D), |
businessman Rich Iott (R), ex-police chief Jack Smith (R), |
businessman Joseph M. Jaffe (L), |
10th Congressional District, 56.8% in '08, 7th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Dennis J. Kucinich (D), |
businessman Peter Corrigan (R), businessman Thomas R. "Tom" Olschlager (R), |
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11th Congressional District, 85.1% in '08, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
Marcia L. Fudge (D),
'08 candidate Isaac Powell (D), Daniel Reilly (D), |
energy management firm manager Matt Brakey (R), |
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12th Congressional District, 55.6% in '08, 5th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Likely Republican, Cook Political Report: Lean Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Republican Favored, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Republican, |
| Co. Comm'r. Paula Brooks (D), |
Patrick J. "Pat" Tiberi (R), |
businessman Travis Irvine (L), |
electrical engineer Andrew Zukowski (R/WI), |
13th Congressional District, 64.4% in '08, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
Betty Sutton (D),
IT consultant Justin Wooden (D), |
financial planner James Brihan (R), '08 candidate / restaurant owner Frank Chestney (R), Car dealer owner Tom Ganley (R), salesman Bill Hanley (R), real estate appraiser James Hrubik (R), Tea Party activist Jason Meade (R), IT worker Todd Sharkey (R), |
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14th Congressional District, 58.4% in '08, 7th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| '02 nominee / '08 candidate Dale Blanchard (D), '08 candidate John H. Greene, Jr. (D), '08 congressional nominee Bill O'Neill (D), |
Steven C. LaTourette (R), |
'08 nominee David Macko (L), |
15th Congressional District, 45.9% in '08, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Tossup, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, DCCC Frontline member, Hotline's Competitive House Race, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Pure Toss-Up, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-Up, DCCC target, |
| Mary Jo Kilroy (D), |
businessman John Adams (R), '00 '02 & '06 candidate Ralph A. Applegate (R), Charles Chope (R), '08 nominee / ex-St. Sen. Steve Stivers (R), |
'08 candidate David Ryon (C), |
| businessman Scott Alan Hubbard (I), |
16th Congressional District, 55.3% in '08, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democrat, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Likely Democratic, Cook Political Report: Lean Democratic, DCCC Frontline member, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Democrat Favored, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democratic, DCCC target, |
| John Boccieri (D), |
'06 & '08 candidate / ex-Ashland Co. Comm'r. Matt Miller (R), ex-Wadsworth Mayor Jim Renacci (R), talk show host Paul Schiffer (R), |
restaurant manager Jeffrey J. Blevins (L), |
| ex-U.S. Rep. James A. "Jim" Traficant, Jr. (I)?, |
17th Congressional District, 78.1% in '08, 4th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
Timothy J. "Tim" Ryan (D),
ex-town councilor Dan Moadus (D), '08 candidate Robert Crow (D), |
physician M.E. Anderson (R), physician M.E. Bing Henderson (R), pharmacist Jim Graham (R), attorney Damian P. DeGenova (R), |
ex-U.S. Rep. James A. "Jim" Traficant, Jr. (I)?, |
18th Congressional District, 59.8% in '08, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Democratic, Cook Political Report: Lean Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Democrat Favored, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Democrat, NRCC Target, |
Zachary T. "Zack" Space (D),
'08 candidate / Navy vet. Mark Pitrone (D), |
sales manager Beau Bromberg (R),
'08 nominee / ex-St. Ag. Dir. Fred Dailey (R),
'04 Constitution Party Senate candidate / minister / ex-high school football coach Dave Daubenmire (R),
St. Sen. Bob Gibbs (R),
ex-St. Rep. Ron Hood (R),
pastor Hombre M. Liggett (R),
'08 candidate / ex-magistrate Jeanette M. Moll (R),
Michael Royer (R),
Helen Wolfe (R),
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1. Link to Predictions:
2. D.C.'s Political Report's stars indicate the rating of the race from 1 star to 5 stars depending on its entertainment value.
The color indicates D.C.'s Political Report's prediction of the winning party.
| = Democrat retain control, |
= Democrats take over control, |
| = Republican retain control, |
 = Republicans take over control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party retains control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party take over control |
| Bold indicates incumbent. |
Yellow district indicates open races. |
| Light Blue boxes indicates Democrats maintained control. |
Light Red boxes indicates Republicans maintained control. |
| Blue boxes indicates Democrats took control. |
Red boxes indicates Republicans took control. |
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