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Ohio House 42: No-Win District for Conceal Carry Reform?

5:00pm Monday, October 14, 2002

Unfortunately for pro-Conceal Carry Reform voters in House District 42, there is no clear choice for a candidate to represent their constitutional self-defense rights. There is an independant candidate with good local name recognition running for the office, but he has thus far rchosen not to answer candidate survey queries. John Widowfield, who was appointed to a vacant Republican Ohio House...

Akron Beacon Journal/ OFCC PAC endorse Mary Taylor (R) for House 43

4:06pm Monday, October 14, 2002

Republican Mary Taylor is seeking to replace term-limited Twyla Roman in Ohio House, District 43. Both OFCC PAC and the Akron Beacon Journal endorse her. In the newspaper's words, Taylor "is regarded as knowledgeable, committed and articulate. A certified public accoutant with a master's degree in accounting, Taylor specializes in business and tax consulting. Taylor would add an independent-...

Akron Beacon Journal/ OFCC PAC endorse Charles Calvert (R) for House 69

3:34pm Monday, October 14, 2002

Republican Charles Calvert is seeling re-election as Ohio House Representative in the 69th District. Both OFCC PAC and the Akron Beacon Journal endorse him. In the newspaper's words, "Calvert plays an important role in the House Republican caucus. His steady temperament and experience in financial management have aided the budgeting process at the Statehouse." "He contributes significantly to the...

Akron Beacon Journal/ OFCC PAC endorse Terri Hauenstein (R) for House 68

3:24pm Monday, October 14, 2002

Republican Terri Hauenstein is campaigning to replace term-limited Ann Womer-Benjamin as Ohio House Representative in Portage County's 68th District. Both OFCC PAC and the Akron Beacon Journal endorse her. In the newspaper's words, "Hauenstein is the better candidate. Where Hauenstein would confront the political process, [her opponent] seems in danger of getting bogged down." "Terri Hauenstein...

OFCC PAC Endorsed Candidate Randy O'Hara (R-32) needs your Help!

2:42pm Monday, October 14, 2002

If you live in or near House District 32 (as detailed below), please consider this personal letter from endorsed candidate Randy O'Hara : Hello everyone, I need help with yard signs. 1. If you can put a sign in your yard please let me know. 2. If you know anyone that lives in: Carthage, Clifton, College Hill, Corryville, Downtown, Hartwell, The Heights, Mount Adams, Mount Airy, Mount Auburn,...

Cincinnati Post/ OFCC PAC endorse Robert Schuler (R) for Senate 7

5:12pm Wednesday, October 09, 2002

Competing to succeed the term-limited Senate majority leader Richard Finan (R) are two markedly different candidates: Robert Schuler, a Republican, and Tony Fischer, a Democrat. Both OFCC PAC and the Cincinnati Post believe Schuler is clearly the better choice. In the newspaper's own words, "Schuler has broad experience and a good reputation. In 1992, he was elected to the first of what would be...

KEY RACE: Toledo Blade endorses Stratton & O’Connor for Supreme Court

2:59pm Wednesday, October 09, 2002

Yet another major Ohio newspaper has endorsed Justice Evelyn Stratton (R) and Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor (R) for Ohio Supreme Court. According to the Blade, "The bold line that is supposed to separate the legislative and judicial branches of state government has become increasingly blurred with each passing year as the court’s 4-3 philosophical majority sees itself as a super-legislature." "...

Akron Beacon-Journal polls candidates re: Conceal Carry Reform

2:26pm Wednesday, October 09, 2002

The Akron Beacon-Journal recently published their 2002 voter's guide, which reviewed Ohio House & Senate candidates from their subscriber area. Noticeably, the ONLY issue-specific question they asked these candidates was regarding their position on Conceal Carry Reform. Download the Beacon-Journal voter's guide and see each candidate's response. (You will need Adobe Acrobat software to read...