Incumbent John Hagan of Alliance is seeking a second term in the 50th Ohio House District, and both OFCC and the Akron Beacon Journal endorse him.

As the Journal put it, "As a freshman, Hagan, 47, has shown a good grasp of difficult issues. He has also shown an ability to make substantive contributions."

"Hagan's advantage of legislative experience counts. He has proved a quick study and capable."

OFCC PAC has been impressed with John Hagan's voting record on CCW/self-defense-related issues. His familiarity and experience with HB274, for which he voted yes, ensures continued strong support for Ohio CCW initiatives in the Senate.

Read the entire Beacon Journal endorsement here.

Stratton has earned new term on court

Evelyn Lundberg Stratton is running for re-election to the Ohio Supreme Court. The Canton Repository and OFCC PAC endorse her candidacy. In the newspaper's own words, "she generally takes a conservative position on the court, reluctant to open new avenues for monetary reward in civil suits. She does not aspire to do the Legislature’s job by writing new law from the bench. This is prudent service on behalf of Ohio."

"Stratton is running for a seat in government that has become charged with political electricity in recent years. Special interests raise money to influence the vote for Supreme Court justices. Each has the dream that their candidate or candidates will go to bat for their causes on the state’s highest court. How quickly this has become insulting to the integrity and the scholarship of the justices and candidates for the court."

"The better way to choose a judge is to look at experience and quality of service. Looking at those factors, we endorse Evelyn Stratton for re-election."

OFCC PAC could not have said it better.

Read the entire endorsement in the Canton Repository.

In the two Ohio Supreme Court races in the November 5th election, groups are pushing candidates because of whether they are perceived as tending to be pro- or anti-business.

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce endorsed Lundberg Stratton and Lieutenant Governor Maureen O'Connor, who is running for an open seat. Both are Republicans.

The Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers backs Burnside and Hamilton County Municipal Judge Tim Black. Both are Democrats.

Read the full story by the Ohio News Network.

OFCC PAC Commentary:

The Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers' endorsement of Tim Black and Janet Burnside highlights one of the main reasons why OFCC PAC recommends strongly against these two candidates. Trial lawyers, including the very man representing the city of Cincinnati in its lawsuit against gun manufacturers like Beretta, think these two candidates will make their job easier.

For a full background on why OFCC PAC endorses Justice Stratton and Lt. Gov. O'Connor, click here.

Ohio House Race Pits Political Experience Against Life Experience

Incumbent Democrat Derrick Seaver is putting his political experience against Republican John Adams' life experience in the race for an Ohio House seat in the western part of the state.

Seaver, of Minster, is 20 and has been a House member for two years. He became the youngest state representative in Ohio history when he took office in 2001.

House Minority Leader Dean DePiero said Seaver is one of the most articulate and hard-working Democratic representatives. Analysts say that despite his age, Seaver has a big advantage with his incumbency.

OFCC PAC has been impressed with Seaver's voting record on CCW/self-defense related issues, and endorses Rep. Seaver, the incumbent candidate, for election to a second term in the Ohio House.

Read coverage of this race by the Ohio News Network.