Democrats Eye Hazy Ohio Governor Primary
In Ohio a five way Democratic gubernatorial primary questions who will win on May 8. Front runners Richard Cordray and Dennis Kucinich target voters statewide with strong region ties while challengers Joe Schiavoni and Connie Pillich court blue collar areas. Running mates emphasize diversity and local roots as analysts weigh how past primaries forecast this tense race.
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U.S
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Joe Schiavoni
Connie Pillich
Ohio Supreme Court
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O’neill
Cuyahoga County
Cordray
Lorain
Chantelle Lewis
Betty
Dayton
Nan Whaley
Schiavoni
Stephanie Dodd
Ohio Governor Primary Field Narrowed By Party Winners
The Republican and Democratic primaries in Ohio name Mike DeWine and Mary Taylor as top contenders to face a fall race for governor. DeWine, 71, is the attorney general with prior roles in the U S Senate and other state offices. Taylor, 51, serves as lieutenant governor and has been Ohio auditor and state representative.
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Cedarville
Greene County
Ohio
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U.S. House
Ohio Senate
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Ohio Northern College of Law
Jon Husted
Mary Taylor
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Summit County
Ohio St
Ohio House
Green City Council
University of Akron
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