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: February 7, 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),
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),
Attorney General, 56.5% in '08, 1st term, next election in 2010, D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
Richard Cordray (D) ,	prosecutor David Yost (R), ex-U.S. Sen. / ex-Lt. Gov. Mike DeWine (R)?,
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,
Comm'r. Marilyn Brown (D), Co. prosecutor Bill Mason (D)?, St. Rep. Jennifer Garrison (D)?,	St. Sen. Jon Husted (R), ex-Co. Auditor Sandy O'Brien (R),
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),
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),
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), Car dealer owner Tom Ganley (R), Jason Howard (R), '06 Gov. candidate / Dr. James E. Lundeen, Sr. (R),	scientist Eric Lamong Gregory (I),
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),	ex-U.S. Rep. Robert J. "Rob" Portman (R)?,
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),
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 James John "Jim" Parker (D), marketing exec. Surya Yalamanchili (D),	Jean Schmidt (R), town councilor R. Bryan Hawkins (R), Co. Comm'r. C. Michael Kilburn (R),
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,
	Michael R. "Mike" Turner (R),
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,
	James D. "Jim" Jordan (R),
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,
	Bob Latta (R),
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),	'08 presidential write-in candidate / veterinarian Donald K. Allen (R), disbarred attorney Mark Colucci (R)?, businessman Sam Hepfner Jr. (R), Bill Johnson (R), '06 candidate / '08 nominee / ex-sheriff Richard D. "Dick" Stobbs (R),	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,
	Steve Austria (R),
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,
	John A. Boehner (R), Businessman Manfred R. Schreyer (R),
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),
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),
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),
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), St. Sen. Ray Miller (D)?,	Patrick J. "Pat" Tiberi (R),
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),
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,
'04 candidate / ex-St. Rep. Edward S. Jerse (D), ex-Co. Port Authority chair / attorney Michael Wager (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),	'08 nominee / ex-St. Sen. Steve Stivers (R), businessman John Adams (R),	'08 candidate David Ryon (C),
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 / Ashland Co. Comm'r. Matt Miller (R), businessman Jim Renacci (R), talk show host Paul Schiffer (R),	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),	businessman Bill Johnson (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),	Beau Bromberg (R), '04 Constitution Party Senate candidate / minister / ex-high school football coach Dave Daubenmire (R), '08 nominee / ex-St. Ag. Dir. Fred Dailey (R), St. Sen. Bob Gibbs (R), '08 candidate / ex-magistrate Jeanette M. Moll (R), ex-St. Rep. Jim Aslanides (R)?, St. Sen. John Carey (R)?, St. Rep. Jay Hottinger (R)?,

1. Link to Predictions:

D.C.'s Political Report, Washington Post's Chris Cillizza, Campaign & Elections: Political Oddsmaker, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard, Cook Political Report, National Journal's Rankings, Roll Call's Outlook, Rothenberg Political Report, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball,

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.

3. Key to Ohio Political Parties:

(A1) = America First Party (AR) = American Reform Party (Com) = Communist Party (C) = Constitution Party (D) = Democratic Party (G) = Green Party (I) = independent candidates

(Labor) = Labor Party (L) = Libertarian Party (M) = Marijuana Party (Rfm) = Reform Party (R) = Republican Party (WW) = Workers World Party (WI) = Write-in candidates

4. Ohio Media Links:

Akron Beacon-Journal Ashtabula Star Beacon Avon Lake Press Canton Repository Chagrin Valley Times Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Post Cleveland Plain Dealer - Politics Section Cleveland Scene Cleveland Sun Newspapers Columbiana County Morning Journal Columbus Dispatch Cuyohoga County West Life News Dayton Daily News Direct Source Radio Eaton Register-Herald Election Ohio Findlay Courier Gongwer News Service

Hamilton Journal-News Lima News Medina Gazette Middletown Journal NewsLink.org: Ohio Ohio Citizen Action Ohio News Network Oxford Press Ravenna Record-Courier Sidney Daily News Steubenville Herald Star Toledo Blade Springfield News-Sun Wapakoneta Daily News Warren Tribune Chronicle WEWS TV-5 WHIO TV-7 WHIO 1290-AM Willoughby News-Herald