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Ohio Secretary of State
2006 Ohio Congressional and Statewide Primary Results
Primary Filing Deadline: 2/16/06, Primary: 5/2/06, Independents Filing Deadline: 5/1/06, General Election 11/7/06,
Special Election Filing Deadline: 5/10/05, Special Election Primary: 6/14/05, Special Election: 8/2/05,
Last Updated: May 6, 2006 |
| Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties, |
Governor, 57.8% in '02, Robert A. "Bob" Taft II (R) barred from 3rd term, next election in 2006, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, Chris Cillizza: 2nd Most Likely Governorship to Switch Party, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: No Clear Favorite, Cook Political Report: Lean Democrat, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democratic, Chuck Todd: 2nd Most Vulnerable Governor, Tim Saler: Weak Democratic Advantage:, |
| U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland (D) 79.15%, '02 Sec. of St. nominee / ex-St. Rep. Bryan E. Flannery (D) 20.85%, |
Sec. of St. J. Kenneth Blackwell (R) 55.76%, Att. Gen. Jim Petro (R) 44.24%, |
retired prof. Bill Peirce (L), |
| attorney / prof. Bob Fitrakis (G), |
| physician James Lundeen (WI), inprisoned convict Sean Swain (WI), |
Lt. Governor - Tied with Gov., 57.8% in '02, 1st term, next election in 2006, Jennette B. Bradley (R) appointed State Treasurer, Bruce Johnson (R) not running for re-election
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| ex-Att. Gen. / '98 Gov. nominee Lee Fisher (D) 79.15%, ex-football player Frank M. Stams (D) 20.85%, |
St. Rep. Thomas "Tom" Raga (R) 55.76%, St. Sen. Joy Padgett (R) 44.24%, |
website designer Mark Noble (L), |
| Anita Rios (G), |
Attorney General, 64.1% in '02, 1st term, next election in 2006, Jim Petro (R) running for Gov.
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| St. Sen. Marc Dann (D) 71.05%, ex-federal prosecutor Subodh Chandra (D) 28.95%, |
ex-St. Att. Gen. / Auditor Betty D. Montgomery (R) 73.33%, St. Sen. Timothy J. "Tim" Grendell (R) 26.67%, |
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Secretary of State, 59.3% in '02, 2nd term, next in 2006, J. Kenneth Blackwell (R) running for Governor in '06,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Franklin Co. Judge Jennifer L. Brunner (D), |
Hamilton Co Clerk of Courts Greg Hartmann (R), |
election reform activist Tim Kettler (G), |
| Natural Law Party activist John Eastman (I), |
Treasurer, 53.3% in '02, 2nd term, Joseph T. Deters (R) elected Hamilton Co. prosecutor in 2004, next election in 2006
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| ex-St. Sen. Co. Treas. Richard Cordray (D), Montgomery Co. Treas. Hugh Quill (D) withdrew, |
Co. Auditor Sandra O'Brien (R) 51.69%, Lt. Gov. Jennette B. Bradley (R) 48.31%, |
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Auditor, 64.3% in '02, 1st term, next election in 2006, Betty D. Montgomery (R) running for Attorney General,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| St. Rep. Barbara A. Sykes (D), |
St. Rep. Mary Taylor (R), |
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Senator, 60.1% in '00, 2nd term, next election is 2006, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democrat, Campaign & Elections' Odds: 5:4 Republican, Chris Cillizza: 4th Most Likely Senate Seat to Switch Party, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leaning Republican, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Roll Call Analysis: Leans Republican, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Republican, Chuck Todd: 6th most vulnerable Senator, Tim Saler: Weak Republican Advantage, |
| U.S. Rep. Sherrod Brown (D) 78.05%, anti-gay activist Merrill Samual Keiser, Jr. (D) 21.95%, |
Michael "Mike" DeWine (R) 71.82%, '02 Utah candidate / '04 Tennessee candidate '05 congressional candidate / financial analyst David R. Smith (R) 14.52%, professor and engineering consultant William G. "Bill" Pierce (R) 13.66%, |
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1st Congressional District, 59.8% in '04, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Likely Republican, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Republican, |
| City Councilman / '00 nominee John Cranley (D), |
Steve Chabot (R), |
singer Justin Jeffre (I)?, |
2nd Congressional District, 51.7% in '05, 1st term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Safe Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican, |
| Dr. Victoria W. Wulsin (D) 36.79%, businessman Thor Jacobs (D) 22.96%, health care adm. / '05 candidate James John "Jim" Parker (D) 22.25%, teacher Gabrielle "Gaby" Downey (D) 12.8%, civil engineer / '05 candidate Jeff Sinnard (D) 5.2%, |
Jean Schmidt (R) 47.75%, ex-U.S. Rep. / '05 candidate Bob McEwen (R) 42.45%, Deborah A. Kraus (R) 6.25%, '05 write in candidate James E. Constable, Jr. (R) 3.55%, |
'05 write in candidate James Condit, Jr. (WI), |
3rd Congressional District, 62.3% in '04, 2nd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican, |
| veterinarian Stephanie Studebaker (D) 56.07%, ex-Waynesville Mayor / '98, '00, '02 & '04 nominee, '05 candidate Charles W. Sanders (D) 23.12%, attorney / army vet David J. Fierst (D) 20.81%, |
Michael R. "Mike" Turner (R), |
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3rd Congressional District, 62.3% in '04, 2nd term
Special Election Filing Deadline: 8/19/06, Special Primary Election: 9/14/06,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, New York Times Ratings: Safe Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican, |
ex-Ass't. US Attorney J. Richard Chema (D) 73.2%,
ex-Waynesville Mayor / '98, '00, '02 & '04 2nd District nominee, '05 and '06 candidate Charles Sanders (D) 26.8%,
veterinarian Stephanie Studebaker (D) withdrew, |
Michael R. "Mike" Turner (R), |
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4th Congressional District, 58.6% in '04, Michael G. Oxley (R) retiring after 13th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican, |
| attorney Richard E. Siferd (D), |
St. Sen. Jim Jordan (R) 50.57%, businessman Frank A. Guglielmi (R) 29.88%, chamber of Commerce pres. Kevin Nestor (R) 11.29%, ex-school board member James R. Stahl (R) 3.46%, Iraqi War Vet / teacher Nathan J. Martin (R) 3.14%, attorney Charles W. Weasel (R) 1.65%, |
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5th Congressional District, 67.1% in '04, 9th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican, |
| '04 nominee / think tank official Robin Weirauch (D), |
Paul E. Gillmor (R), |
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6th Congressional District, 99.9% in '04, 5th / 6thterm, Ted Strickland (D) running for Governor
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, Chris Cillizza: 2nd Most Likely Seat to Switch Party, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leaning Democratic, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Roll Call Analysis: Toss Up, Rothenberg Political Report: Competitive Race, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss Up, Chuck Todd: 5th Most Vulnerable House Seat, |
| St. Sen. Charles A. "Charlie" Wilson, Jr. (D/WI) 66.75%, '96 MI GOP congressional nominee Bob Carr (D) 22.11%, '04 write-in candidate John Stephen Luchansky (D) 11.14%, |
St. Rep. Charles "Chuck" Blasdel (R) 48.82%, Noble County Commissioner Danny Harmon (R) 22.88%, pastor Tim Ginter (R) 20.07%, Richard D. "Dick" Stobbs (R) 8.22%, |
consultant Jeff Woollard (I), |
7th Congressional District, 65.0% in '04, 8th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican, |
| computer programmer William R. "Bill" Conner (D), programmer Dan Saks (D) withdrew, |
David L. "Dave" Hobson (R), |
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8th Congressional District, 69.0% in '04, 8th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican, |
| Morton "Mort" Meier (D), |
John A. Boehner (R), |
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9th Congressional District, 68.1% in '04, 12th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Democratic, |
| Marcy Kaptur (D), |
Bradley S. Leavitt (R) 40.21%, sociologist / '76, '78 & '80 independent candidate / '98 & '02 nominee, '04 GOP candidate Edward S. "Ed" Emery (R) 30.22%, Dirk Kubala (R) 29.57%, |
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10th Congressional District, 60.0% in '04, 5th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Democratic, |
| Dennis J. Kucinich (D) 76.33%, ex-Peace Corps Exec. Barbara Anne Ferris (D) 23.67%, Matt Webb (D) 0.0%, |
ex-congressional aide Michael D. "Mike" Dovilla (R) 64.94%, Jason Werner (R) 35.06%, |
mortgage broker Bruce Cobbeldick (I), |
11th Congressional District, unopposed in '04, 4th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Democratic, |
| Stephanie Tubbs-Jones (D), |
Lindsey N. String (R), |
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12th Congressional District, 65.4% in '04, 3rd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican, |
| ex-U.S. Rep. Robert N. Shamansky (D) 43.39%, teacher / anti-war activist Patricia J. "Paddy" Shaffer (D) 30.85%, retired computer engineer / '00 candidate & '98, '02 & '04 nominee / computer engineer Edward S. Brown (D) 14.64%, Michael Riley (D) 11.12%, |
Patrick J. "Pat" Tiberi (R), |
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13th Congressional District, 67.4% in '04, 7th term, Sherrod Brown (D) running for Senate
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leaning Democratic, Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Democratic, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Democratic, |
| ex-St. Rep. Betty Sutton (D) 31.31%, '04 candidate PR consultant Capri S. Cafaro (D) 24.8%, ex-U.S. Rep. Thomas C. "Tom" Sawyer (D) 21.89%, ex-Cleveland City Councilman Gary J. Kucinich (D) 14.62%, Elyria Mayor William "Bill" Grace (D) 5.13%, Mayor Michael K. Lyons (D) 1.52%, attorney / WWII veteran John L. Wolfe (D) 1.69%, '04 Senate candidate / ex-Cleveland City councilmember Norbert G. Dennerll Jr. (D) 0.72%, |
Lorain Mayor Craig Foltin (R) 37.2%, consultant David M. McGrew (R) 22.08%, businessman Jose U "Joe" Ortega (R) 20.32%, pastor Paul S. Burtzlaff (R) 13.23%, car dealer Charles J. "C.J." DeLorean (R) 7.16%, |
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14th Congressional District, 62.8% in '04, 5th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican, |
| law school prof. Lewis R. Katz (D) 42.5%, accountant / '00 & '02 nominee / '04 candidate Dale Virgil Blanchard (D) 31.25%, meteorologist Palmer J. Peterson (D) 26.25%, |
Steven C. LaTourette (R), |
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15th Congressional District, 60.0% in '04, 7th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Likely Republican, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Republican, |
| Co Comm'r. Mary Jo Kilroy (D), |
Deborah Pryce (R), |
activist Scott Wesseler (G), |
16th Congressional District, 66.6% in '04, 17th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Competitive Race, |
| Thomas Shaw (D) 50.7%, Tom Mason (D) 49.3%, |
Ralph Regula (R) 58.29%, Co. Comm'r. Matt Miller (R) 41.71%, |
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17th Congressional District, 77.2% in '04, 2nd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Likely Democratic, |
| Timothy J. "Tim" Ryan (D), |
Don Manning II (R), |
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18th Congressional District, 66.2% in '04, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Chris Cillizza: 5th Most Likely Seat to Switch Party, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: No Clear Favorite, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Roll Call Analysis: Likely Republican, Stuart Rothenberg's top ten endangered incumbents, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss Up, Chuck Todd: 4th Most Vulnerable House Seat, |
| city law dir. Zackary T. "Zach" Space (D) 38.75%, Ohio Board of Ed member Jennifer Stewart (D) 25.54%, Mayor Joseph P. "Joe" Sulzer (D) 24.02%, mechanical engineer / '00 candidate / '02 Republican candidate Ralph A. Applegate (D) 11.69%, |
Robert W. "Bob" Ney (R) 68.38%, financial analyst James Brodbelt Harris (R) 31.62%, |
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18th Congressional District, 66.2% in '04, Robert W. "Bob" Ney (R) retiring after 6th term, Polls
Special Election Filing Deadline: 8/17/06, Special Primary Election: 9/14/06,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Chris Cillizza: 16th Most Likely Seat to Switch Party, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: No Clear Favorite, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, New York Times Ratings: Toss Up, Roll Call Analysis: Likely Republican, Stuart Rothenberg's top ten endangered incumbents, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss Up, Chuck Todd: 26th Most Vulnerable House Seat, |
| city law dir. Zackary T. "Zach" Space (D), |
'06 Lt. Gov. candidate / St. Sen. Joy Padgett (R) 66.3%,
'06 primary candidate financial analyst James Brodbelt Harris (R) 14.7%, Holmes Co. Comm'r. Ray L. Feikert (R) 10.1%, mechanical engineer / '00 candidate / '02 Republican candidate / '06 Democratic candidate Ralph L. Applegate (R) 5.4%, farmer Samuel G. "Jerry" Firman (R) 3.4%, |
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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,
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball,
Roll Call Analysis,
National Journal's Chuck Todd,
Rothenberg Political Report,
Tim Saler,
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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:
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