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State of Ohio (Adams, Brown, Clermont, Pike, Hamilton, Warren, Scioto Counties) November 2, 2004 Election
United States Representative; District 2 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $158,100

To represent the people of Ohio, their district and the United States in dealing with matters of national and international importance. The general welfare should be a prime concern.

Candidates (Vote for 1)

Rob Portman Click here for more information about this candidate 227,102 votes 71.70%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: US Congressman
  • Partner--Graydon Head and Ritchey Law Firm
  • Associate Counsel to the President
  • Director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs
  • JD--University of Michigan Law School
  • BA--Dartmouth
Charles W. Sanders Click here for more information about this candidate 89,598 votes 28.29%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Senior Personal Financial Analyst
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio
  • Former Mayor of Waynesville, Ohio twice elected
  • Former Vice Chairman of the Warren County Municipal League
  • Former member of Amtraks Mayor's Advisory Board, National
  • Member of OKI Ohio Kentucky and Indiana regional council of governments
  • Member of AFL-CIO-CWA Retired from General Motors after thirty years service
Priorities:
  • The Economy - Control Horrible National Deficits - Curb Trade Imbalances
  • Jobs - Retain and Create New Manufacturing, Technology Bus's Improve Transportation Modalities; ie. Light Rail, Mass Transit, Land, Water and Air.
  • Health Care - Make health care affordable and available - Preserve Social Security, Medicare and Prescription Drug Benefits for Seniors
James Condit, Jr. (write-in) Click here for more information about this candidate 60 votes 0.02%
  • founder Citizens for a Fair Vote Count (CFVC)

Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  Candidates Answer Questions

The League of Women Voters of Ohio has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 6 questions on Qualifications, Top Priority, Pressing Issue, Federal Deficit, Health Care, and Public Transportation.

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  • About the Candidates - Browse the page to find the link for US House 2. Then find Biography, Campaign Finances, Issue Positions (NPAT), Special Interest Groups, and Voting Record where available.
Events

Thursday, October 28, 2004 7:30p AIR TIME US House District 2 Debate Channel 48 - CET-TV
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