Republican Dan Trif is campaigning to unseat incumbent Michael DeBose in the 47th Ohio House District, and both OFCC and the Cleveland Plain Dealer endorse him.

In the newspaper's words, "Dan Trif, a business and political consultant making his first run for elected office, is familiar with both the state's and the district's pressing issues. On each of these issues, he speaks knowledgeably and pledges that he would work diligently to provide active leadership in Columbus."

The 47th District is overwhelmingly Democratic district. But in the Plain Dealer's words, "voters interested in a candidate with a demonstrable work ethic should vote for Trif." They point out that, "shortly after being appointed to an Ohio House seat in February, Trif's opponent Michael DeBose said he had a lot to learn about the workings of state government. Unfortunately, he has not proven to be a quick study."

OFCC PAC has evaluated Trif's position on CCW/self-defense-related issues, and we believe his election will ensure continued strong support for Ohio CCW initiatives in the House.

Read the full endorsement from the Plain Dealer.

District 12 includes Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Cleveland Wards 1 and 2, and part of Ward 3.

The state's latest monthly campaign finance reports indicate the Ohio Democratic Party is placing a strong emphasis on winning two Ohio Supreme Court seats up for election this year.

The reports say the party bolstered the campaign treasury of Supreme Court candidate Janet Burnside by $65,000 in September.

The party already had given $185,000 to Tim Black, a Hamilton County Municipal Court judge who is running against Republican Lieutenant Governor Maureen O'Connor for the seat to be vacated by Justice Andy Douglas, who is retiring.

Read the full story at the Ohio News Network.

OFCC PAC Commentary:

The party which traditionally positions itself as anti-Conceal Carry Reform is pulling out all the stops to ensure that when a CCW law is questioned before the Court, there are plenty of liberals on the Court waiting to legislate from the bench. Your help is needed NOW!